Barnes Bullets Performance on Game

[@WasatchGarandMan]

Hey Ron, I actually work for Barnes. Our testing process for the X bullets is very extensive. We make sure they work well and shoot good groups every 5,000 slugs.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thanks for this info, Overwatch!

[@slick-px4pq]

@Clay Shrader Remington bought Barnes

[@silaspierre1377]

@@slick-px4pq hopefully quality of barnes doesn't change with new ownership.... i heard some people are having quality issues with Remington bullets ?

[@acampchef]

@Clay Shrader correct ,then they were bought by vista and using the remington name. by the way remington ammo is now on the shelves

[@WasatchGarandMan]

@@RonSpomerOutdoors you're welcome! The way we make the bullets is very simple yet very complicated at the same time. We have been running mostly stuff for the common calibers, so dont expect some of the more odd ball stuff any time soon.

[@Hammerback0]

Took a whitetail yesterday with a 6.5 creedmoor, and a Barnes TTSX cartridge. Bullet performed perfectly, when i field dressed the buck, i found the heart in two seperate pieces. He went about 15 feet after the shot.

[@tonylatham9563]

I'm glad to see the results of this, I've never recovered a bullet, thanks ron

[@claw1952]

I used the famous Nosler Partition for years in all of my guns when i started reloading in the early 70's. Then when i found out about the Barnes X bullet i started fooling around with the full copprer bullets mainly in my larger calibers. And, the more i shot them the more i liked them. Now, you will find more Barnes LRX bullets per caliber than ANY OTHER on my reloading bench. They are just great performing bullets for handloaders who hunt. I love the results, and the fact that i dont loose half of my meat when i clean and process the animal. I have never shot anything with a Barnes bullet that i didn't get. And, as of yet have not recovered a single bullet from any animal. Just great performance.

[@ericmusgrove2828]

What has been your experience with loading the LRX and seating depths. More jump than normal? Or don't seem to mater? Thanks

[@claw1952]

I have found for hunting situations that if you follow the Barnes reloading manual for o.a.l. that they will normally shoot sub moa if your guns like them. As a hunting bullet, if it will group .750 or less at 100 yards it is good. But, I have several guns that will group as small as .3" with them. Follow the manual first and if your not happy then work with the seating depth. But, my experience is Barnes bullets like to jump.

[@jimpemberton5971]

The bullet you reference going through a cherry tomato is actually a grape. The bullet used for this shot is a varmint gernade (.224) and is a frangible bullet. Barnes makes some of the best frangible. Varmint gernade was designed for rabbits, gophers, prairie dogs and coyotes. I worked at Barnes in R&D for 2 years. I loved my job. This was after Remington had purchased Barnes bullets. Randy Brookes is a great man to work with.

[@wasachevyguy]

IMO it’s the best hunting bullet on earth. All I use. And I’ve NEVER found a single one. Two holes every time.

[@nj-bz8pv]

Love those Barnes bullets! My wife has flattened 2 elk with the 150 gr .308. Neither even took a step. It was really impressive for a .308

[@rhysadams7084]

What distances?

[@nj-bz8pv]

@@rhysadams7084 they were both pretty close shots. Around 100 yards

[@cjr4497]

Barnes, the One Bullet forged to rule them all. I switched to them 15 years ago after hearing the stories. To this day they are all I shoot out of every rifle I own. Close or far, they get the job done VERY well.

[@winstonjones7519]

Barnes bullets work very well. Accuracy, penetration, and weight retention are all superb.

[@andrewblythe4656]

Perfect timing!!! I am getting read to make the switch on all my rifles. Don't want to feed the family lead anymore.

[@phild9813]

I did the same about 10 years ago! Just be realistic about how they perform and you’ll do great!

[@Txchickensnake]

Hog hunting in Texas with the 110 grain triple shock in 300 blkout is a amazing round, best preforming bullet I have found for the way we hunt hogs.

[@amancuso07]

Bagged myself a whitetail at around 110 yards this year using the 130 grain Barnes TTSX for my 270, the accuracy is unbelievable. It went exactly where I was aiming and that deer was down on the spot.

[@mustaphacheikhali6446]

I’m actually going to be reloading some 270 using these Barnes and super excited to try them out. What powder did you use and the grain?

[@amancuso07]

@@mustaphacheikhali6446 I don’t load my own ammo, so I just bought the stock factory Barnes vor-tx, 130 grain. Worked like a charm again this year, 75 yards passed through both lungs and the heart cleanly, deer down on the spot again.

[@russellapplegate5661]

I love Barnes Bullets... Just drive them fast and they work like a dream

[@luvtahandload7692]

Love me some Barnes bullets! Less bloodshot meat than cup n core bullets. The 115 gr TSX performed very well in my .25-06. I keep wanting to do a 300 yd expansion test with the .300 Win Mag pitting the 125 gr TTSX against the 180 gr Partition. I'm guessing similar penetration since the Partition ends up weighing 120-130 grs when it finally comes to a stop. Thanks for posting on YT, Ron!

[@dougkraemer8327]

Let's not forget the Barnes muzzleloader bullets! I've uses them for a long time and always love to recover the perfect copper flower!

[@mikehobbs7421]

I shoot the Barnes 250gr spite tmz out of my cva muzzleloaders and have taken many deer with them with everyone slug I recovered every single one has expanded perfectly. I will never shoot anything else !

[@RandyMan388]

Still waiting for Barnes to get more .308 /175 LRX on the market. Barnes bullets have worked for me. I've been using them for almost twenty years. Thanks for your videos Ron, wishing you all the best my friend.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thanks Randy. Good luck finding those LRX.

[@kweeks10045]

I've used the TTSX in my .30 and 7mm caliber rifles since the bullet came out. It's always performed flawlessly. Very reliable across a very wide velocity range. Heck, the 60gr in a 223 WSSM has been astounding!

[@bc30cal99]

Fine video as usual sir. Actually the first polymer tip was the Canadian made CIL/Imperial Sabre Tip from the late '60's. We've switched to either TSX, TTSX or GMX for all our hunting here in BC as they just flat work.

[@smokey-qq6hd]

Nosler patiented it though. Nobody else can use the term balastic tip.

[@steveschott645]

I've been using Barnes bullets exclusively for all my hunting since the 1980's. Ron, I agree with everything you said concerning the history and improvements Barnes has made over the years. I have taken everything from coyotes to elk with Barnes bullets. Out of all the game I've taken, I have only recovered one bullet. It was on a large elk taken just before dark. The only shot I had was a going away shot. I placed the bullet right under his tail. He dropped as if he'd been pole axed. The bullet was recovered while skinning the bull and it was found just under the skin of his chest. The bullet had traveled virtually straight through from back to front, taking out the heart along the way. That bullet was a 300gr. TSX out of my Winchester Mod 70 African in .375 H&H. One other thing about Barnes bullets is their customer service is the best in the industry. Also, their engineers and techs are always willing to answer any questions you may have, either by phone or email. Good hunting!!

[@scottstewart5784]

Shot him in the heart through the ass! Nice. Did it make a mess of the guts, or did you get lucky and ride just under the spine?

[@bryonslatten3147]

Texas heart shot.

[@commoncorysense1809]

No worries about the possible concern with taking an ethical shot? Not looking to debate just curios

[@64samsky]

That color blue on the tip of the ttsx bullets is one of my favorites, I love hand loading them. I loaded some of these, plus Nosler Accubonds, and Hornady Amax's. Red white & blue, am I Patriotic or what 😄

[@tonywoconish6695]

🗣Sir, do you load your rifle Magazines….Red, White, Blue, RWB, RWB….. ??? 🤔🤠

[@falba1492]

Ron, I love your forum, and the people on it. You and the Mrs. make a great team.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thanks Frank.

[@paulcritchfield6958]

Barns & Buffalo bore is all I use. No other can compare in my view. Its little more in cost but worth every penny. The Bonus is you can order directly from manufacturer and it shipped to your door. Doing the ammo shortage I have had no issues. I place order each month and 2 weeks after place order the delivery arrives.

[@dimmacommunication]

Lucky to be able to do so in USA ,super cool .

[@robertschreiber2211]

Ron I meat you at the Whitetail and Spring Turkey spectacular here in MI several years ago and I was building a 7mm REM Mag for an elk trip. You referred me the the Barnes TTSX in 140grn for the load and it’s worked flawlessly on everything from elk, mulies, whitetail, bears, antelope and hogs!! Thank you sooo much!

[@robertschreiber2211]

*met

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Whoo hoo! Glad it worked out for you, Robert.

[@comentedonakeyboard]

Amazing how much effort goes into a seemingly simple piece of metall

[@QwertiusMaximus]

What a timely video. Just got a box of Barnes TSX 308 165 grain because no lead bullet in California. Nice to know it will work great.

[@stevenlewis6781]

I've recently been working with the 110 grain Barns TTSX 308 in a 16" POF Revolution DI. Just over 3200fps and grouping right at 1/2". Ballistics very comparable to a 130 grain.270 load out to 300 yards, and just no recoil. Some might say 110 grains is too light for game, but remember these are solids, and retained bullet weight will be on par with the retained weight of a 150 grain lead core bullet. This opens up a whole new realm for a light 308 carbine.

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Very honest commentary about these bullets. Thank you Ron!

[@chrisb9478]

I found that Barnes X bullets & Hornady Gmx are great to increase the performance in smaller calibers for deer hunting. I used 90gr in .243, 110gr in .300Blk, 120gr in 6.5CM. Bullets perform awesome, usually exit other side as well.

[@retirednavy8720]

I have loaded up some 130 gr TTSX for a 308 Win. They literally go into the same hole at 100 yards and I'm looking forward to seeing how they work on some whitetail does here in TX.

[@chrisbarnard6385]

Did u take any game this season with the 130 ttsx? Im struggling to find a round that will leave a good blood trail. Been using 150 grain hornady sst for several years and not happy with them. Swapped to winchester powermax bonded PHP 150 gr and not happy there either. Been recovering lots of deer with hardly any blood trail. Been several that i couldnt find as well that im pretty confident were hit well

[@donaldindividual-1]

Same 4 me,, .308 Winchester, CCI 250, Lapua brass, IMR 8208 = 3,100+ fps and deadly out to 400 yards on anything.

[@Tony-om5kr]

Thanks for your take on Barnes bullets. I took a doe broadside with a 165 gr. 30 cal Barnes bullet about 25+ years ago in So Cal. The exit hole was about 1.5 inches diameter and left a decent blood trail for a short while until it got plugged with an extruding stomach. Luckily I managed to find it expired 6 feet from the nearby dirt road.

[@Dcm193]

That’s not good performance.

[@Tony-om5kr]

@@Dcm193 I think that was more poor bullet placement on my part. I should have aimed about 6 inches further forward.

[@richardwoodworth549]

Good timing, planning on using Triple shocks on my elk hunt this fall from a 300 RUM, they are producing the best shot groups for me

[@Drivapete]

I load a 168gr TTSX for my son's 300 RUM, Absolutely devastating effects on elk or whatever it strikes, you cant go wrong !

[@borkwoof696]

@@Drivapete velocities must be crazy with that load!

[@Drivapete]

@@borkwoof696 some where in the neighborhood of 3300fps.

[@outdoorswithcam]

It is all I use. Been shooting them since the X bullet first came out. What always impressed me was the weight retention. I have only recovered 2. Both weight the same except for minus 3grains for the plastic tip... Good video!!!

[@danieldrawdy7026]

Worked great for me on an Alabama white tail with my Weatherby 6.5-300 mag. 127gr lrx. At 500 yards

[@rgalletta58]

Haven't we been down the road with Ron? Feels like it. I use only the Barnes X Bullet, here in Northern California. Works fantastic for my hunting style.

[@montaego]

Never had an issue with Barnes bullets. Super accurate and also the added bonus of not finding lead fragments in your game meat. The 129LRX and 145LRX are the bomb for the 270win and 280ai, both delivering over 1500ft/lbs of energy at 500M.

[@foxtrap8826]

I've ben using Barnes bullets for many years, and I love the accuracy and performance. My only gripe is the virtually copper plated bore I have to scrub out afterwards. I've tried all sorts of copper solvents, but the best still require a lot of time to clean up a bore. I'll still use Barnes bullets for big game hunting, but any other shooting gets something easier to clean out.

[@Lure-Benson]

Buy some CRC dry moly spray lube to coat the bullets then barrel fouling stops

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Copper fouling hampering accuracy is a myth. Watch Gunblue490 video on it

[@georgeking6901]

Still using some XLC's in .257 diameter 100 grain out of my Cooper 52 chambered in 25-06 Ackley Improved. Impressive accuracy and superb terminal performance.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Best performing bullet on caribou... Barnes LRX

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Do you have any caribou hunting videos? I'd like to see some hunt's with the caliber everyone says isn't capable of killing caribou and elk. 6.5 creedmore.

[@sappynos6440]

@@rowdybroomstick1216 i’d say best calibers for caribou would be high speed varmint rounds like 223, 22-250, 220 swift etc

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@rowdybroomstick1216 yeah but hard to get kill shots on camera. My last caribou hunt i killed a nice big cow at 282 yards with the 6.5, and she didn't take a step.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

@@AlaskanBallistics awesome chuck! Thanks for the reply 👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@rowdybroomstick1216 sure thing i think I have a hunting playlist

[@buckdown1658]

Thank you for making a video about Barnes Mr. Spomer, I enjoyed it sir

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

My pleasure!

[@cameroncassel994]

We use the ttsx 180gr in 300 win mag for years. Only found one in an elk we shot. Bullet weight was 178 out 180. Amazingly accurate.

[@johnschneider6183]

I have been shooting both Barnes and Burger Bullets for a while now, mostly Barnes and I have had nothing but a stellar performance from both.

[@bobkat1663]

I always loved the barnes solids, but now they only make them in large calibers for some odd reason, they were a great rounds for pelts.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

The odd reason is that almost all demand for solids is from dangerous game hunters. Pelt hunters are on the decline, I guess.

[@jimkelly1578]

Hey Ron. I believe the video of a cherry tomato being vaporized was made using the Barnes 50 grain .223 Varmint Grenade (frangible bullet). They also showed it literally vaporizing prairie puppies. Talk about red mist in the morning!

[@Airon79]

I just watched that video before this one ; it was awesome !

[@25wsmfan56]

Love Barnes bullets and using them for 20 years in my 25-06 - 25WSM-260 & 7mm SM. Quick kills minimal meat damage I’ve never been able to recover the bullet they’ve all been complete pass-throughs

[@haydenbierig8997]

I just got a box of 100g ttsx bt to try in my 25-06 and shot .384" 3 shot group. Can't wait to try these on whitetail this year.

[@gordonnelson430]

I've shot Barnes for years but I'm now converted to Hammer. Steve says you've been in contact with him. Can't wait to hear what you think of them.

[@highcountryadventures9606]

Same. Hammer imo just does things a little bit better

[@variableknife4702]

Barnes really makes good stuff, IMO. I'm a huge fan of the 95gr TTSX in the 6.8 SPC and the 225 TSX in 358NM. That's a lot of velocity for 225gr in the 358, and it's nice to know it will hold together.

[@406MountainMan]

Huge proponent of Federal Trophy Copper! Nothing but success for about 12+ years. My go-to factory load for several chamberings. I exclusively load copper bullets for hunting ammo. Barnes TTSX and Hornady GMX do the trick quite nicely. Shoot straight

[@borries4222]

barnes x is the best i shot a cape buffalo with my .300 wby with 200 grain barnes x from the front one shot and recover the bullet in the ribcage very happy with the performance . good video thanks.

[@Marcusb338]

Wow perfect timing. Just bought some etips for my 7mm rem mag, and have been searching up copper bullet results. Yes the Etip isn’t a barnes but it’s similar enough

[@falba1492]

Let us know how it goes. Barnes is my go to hunting bullet, but it’s always good to have options.

[@vinpribek3903]

I reload the TTSX bullet in my 7mm-08. Normally use a Win Supreme Ballistic Tip 140 gr factory load. I drop down to a 120 gr TTSX so the bullet length remains the same. Accuracy is great and the lighter TTSX gives greater velocity so it shoots flatter. Retains 100% of it's weight when found in a dead whitetail, but most often punches all the way through, dropping the deer where it stood. They are twice the cost of lead bullets, but usually only take one shot to drop the deer.

[@benbowditch9265]

Barnes Bullets (Now part of the wonderful Sierra family!) are the bees knees! I hope Sig Sauer will eventually release their all copper hunting bullets as a component. In my opinion they'd really give Barnes a run for their money. If you watch this test "Sig Sauer 60gr 223 HP Review with 16"and 18" AR-15s" it really shows their performance to be right on par with TSX's. I even Love Barnes TAC-XP's in my 10mm's, .80" expansion (200%!) and 95% weight retention!? Come on, that's a lights out pistol bullet. It;s rather impressive that Barnes and even Lehigh Defense have been able to keep up with all of the demand, sure they are a little more boutiquey.. But turning out all copper projectiles has to be much more involved and time consuming. Thanks for the great presentation on the legendary game changer!

[@toldroyd1]

I couldn't agree more with your story about Barnes bullets. I have become so converted to them that they are the only bullets I buy. I have shot several animals with their 130 Grain TSX boat tail and never needed more than 1 shot. We were passing the Barnes factory in Mona and decided stop in at their place. They offered us a tour through their factory and I was amazed at the care and pride they all showed in making their bullets. A real treat was meeting Randy and Coni Brooks what wonderful people they are, Coni suggested that I might try the 110 Grain TSX boat tail. This comes out of my Remington .270 Winchester barrel a just a hair under 3600 FPS using H414. I have shot an antelope and an 8 point Mulie and I was amazed at the effect of that 110 grain pill. The Deer and the antelope both dropped immediately and were dead before they hit the ground.

[@vitalshok2238]

What I like about the Barnes is people are able to successfully take the same game but are able to use a smaller caliber with the same results. I shot a buck a few years ago with a 5.56 with a 70 grain Barnes tsx. I had the same result as if I shot it with a 243, 308 or 270. When I found the bullet it had retained almost 100% of it's weight. I've been using Barnes since the OG Barnes bullet came out and will continue to use them as long as they make them.

[@TerryLee04950]

I finally got my grubby hands on two boxes of 70 grain 5.56. Looking forward to deer season this year. Only thing not sure how well it will shoot in a 1-9 twist ? Heading to the range. Don’t want to waste them at $35.00 per box.

[@SmokyPizza6853]

It shouldn't matter very much depending on your barrel length. I.E. Shooting 1:8 twist out of a 16 inch barrel vs shooting a 1:9 twist out of a 18 inch barrel. They're the same rotational speed when the bullet leaves the muzzle

[@rosscarlson7178]

Nice work Ron, I enjoy the thoughtful, level headed commentary.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thanks Ross. Better to be level headed than fat headed I guess.

[@wesleyturner1979]

Hey Ron thanks for blowing up Barnes, now I’m never going to find my .30 190 LRX in stock anywhere!!!!! 😂

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Any time!

[@sigvald11]

Am have been shooting barnes for my whole (Reatively short) hunting career and i love them. I have had great results with the GMX (7x57 139gr black bear) and nosler e tip (338 WM 225gr moose).

[@falba1492]

I’ve only used Barnes. 129 gr LRX in my 270, the 175 gr. LRX in my 300 H&H and the 127 gr. LRX in my 6.5 CM. What’s your opinion on the E-Tips and GMXs?

[@sigvald11]

@@falba1492 just as good from what I have seen. The only unique bullets are the 4570 and the 3030 Barnes bullets.

[@TerryLee04950]

Same here.. stared hunting with my dad a few years ago.. 1957

[@TerryLee04950]

@@sigvald11I like the Garrets and Barnes 45-70 and 35whelen

[@markschnittker4770]

Wonderful summary on Barnes. Thanks Ron! I use Barnes in my 20ga slug gun. I have used Barns and Hornady GMX in rifle with good results. I am interested to try Maker Bullet tipped T-rex as well.... but Barnes sets the standard in copper.

[@johncrosser8783]

Barnes Bullets are Outstanding Hunting Bullets! I always Swore I’d only use Nosler Partitions. Then Barnes Showed me The Difference!

[@nealtressler1661]

Hey Ron… I’m a huge fan of the Barnes X. I first tried the 85 grn 25 cal in the 250 savage and the 25-06…. I was so impressed, I later used a 22 Hornet with the 45 grn X with the blue coating for turkey and even a small deer( yes, legal…. 40 yds, lung shot)… I rarely shoot anything else..

[@kaitym9012]

Just found a box of .308-180gr TSX in our shed and it is like Christmas! :D Love your review on this awesome bullet. Cannot wait to load them!

[@sammartinez8084]

Great info thanks Ron

[@Clearanceman2]

I like them for centerfire and have been using their sabots for MZ since the 1990s. I like how they don't break apart if they hit a bone

[@tanked9axesvaa262]

I’m taking the Barnes ttsx in 165 grain our hunting for the first time this year. I’ll be shooting them out of a 300wsm and so far the testing I’ve done with them show amazing results

[@falba1492]

I’m getting 0.5 MOA with the 175 gr. LRX in my 300 H&H. It hits so hard, I question using my 338 Win Mag. I switched from the 165 ttsx, which is awesome, but I’m liking the LRX better. I’ve gotten more accuracy and I think the expansion is better.

[@simonsilvagno4900]

Another great video Ron, one note though. The fouling from all copper bullets has a lot to do with the fact it does not deform like lead in the rifling. This is what the relief grooves solves.

[@bigheadred3528]

I’ve taken many whitetail with ttsx many caliber’s different loads always good results and what i will be loading in my new 308

[@Tony-om5kr]

One added note. I worked in the rocket engine business for 3 decades. We used circumferential grooving on metallic and elastomeric sealing surfaces to provide better sealing to minimize high pressure gas leakage. Those grooves on the shank of the bullet provide better obturation.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thanks for the insights, Tony!

[@johnnysaechao6218]

Barnes makes the best copper bullets! In California we had to use non lead bullets for hunting when the law was pass and I’ve tried hornady and e tips and Barnes was the most accurate in factory loads and hand loads.

[@WallSt101]

The .243 is my favorite caliber (I shoot it semiauto and like to get 2 shots in with no recoil, before they can react) but, before copper bullets, the problem with this ammo has always been sectional density and relative lack of penetration. I'm happy to report that for the past 10 years I've never experienced underpenetration (no blood trails) with a Barnes TSX 85 gr., and it's by far the best penetrating .243 bullet of any design that I've used. Makes my no-recoil .243 penetrate just as well as a .270 or .308, and will easily break right through any bones that get in the way.

[@girfwars9106]

What rifle are you using, looking into a 243 BAR at the moment

[@warrengreen3217]

Why the 243 when there's way better cals out there like 7mm08,6.5creed I'm a 30cal guy the 308 is one of my favorite or 30-06 think I'd pick 30-30 over the 243 and I own all these cals plus some other ones I don't own the 243 no more I wish I never sold it cuz next year my nephew will start deer hunting think it's a good lil kid round

[@anthonymurphy2540]

I love them!!

[@davidbrasher6747]

enjoy watching your videos

[@gpax-6197]

Two types for me. Nosler partitions and Barnes TSX. Deadly on whitetail, pigs and antelope.

[@VampireTech-aka-Feds]

I never actually thought of the fact that those sharp petals will be doing some serious cutting when going through the animal spinning like that. I'm concidering getting some TTSX in 60-70gr for my 223 for some small deer hunting. I got a nice deal on a bunch of Oryx bullets for my 9,3 so I won't need much more there for some time, but I'll probably buy some if I come over some nice cheap ones.

[@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760]

Hogs fall right into their hoof prints using 55 gn TSX. A heavier bullet ought to be devastating.

[@VampireTech-aka-Feds]

@@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760 In my country (Norway) wild hogs are concidered "large game" and we need to use at least 6,5mm bullets with a minimum of 120gr copper or 138.9gr lead bullets with at least 2200 joule at 100m.

[@falba1492]

@@VampireTech-aka-Feds - I’m with you on this.

[@skiperw]

Ron: I bought some Barnes Vortex in 130 TTSX during the last ammo scare. They shoot superbly in my pre 64 model 70 24” barrel with 1-10 twist. I shoot sub 1/2” groups with these bullets. They chronograph at 3050+ (the standard for me for shooting North American game). I am really impressed withering accuracy. Anxious to use them on Elk and Deer this season. More later, Thanks for the. Review. SKIP

[@troy9477]

Worked in s big shop from 93-95. The reports on the original X bullets were a little mixed, but they seemed to start coming into their own. Very consistent expansion, and no possibility of separation. So everyone started paying attention to them. I think history has proven they are an excellent bullet

[@idleonlooker1078]

Hey Ron! How about some info on other brands: North Fork, Rhino, Woodleigh, A-Square etc etc? It'd be interesting to get some basics from each.

[@jeanmorin3247]

Man, this information is so precious! -- At last, we know what they're talking about with these X-file bullets!...

[@hadleyscott1160]

I one holed 3 shots @100 yds with Barnes 165s(8) and my Ruger Scout. Placement was @1- 1 1/2 in high there but I should be good to 200+ for my PA whitetails. PAs record on black bears is @835 pounds taken with a 30/30 on public lands.

[@igorchumakov7584]

The best!

[@guardianminifarm8005]

As a guy who has been a bit skeptical about these monolithic bullets, I have only hunted with the 62gr. Barnes X in the 223. It did harvest a young buck @ 50 yards. My young son hit it perfect double lung and it dropped & pushed forward a few feet & expired. But there was virtually no blood on the ground. Even the exit wound was very small. So I concluded they weren't a good option. But your experience & encouragement carried alot of weight. Maybe in a 28 or 30 cal we will give them a look in the future. Thank you.

[@paulalderette1255]

Will be using the Barnes TSX next year on a Kodiak Brown Bear hunt. 🐻

[@phild9813]

TSXs also make the smaller calibers overperformers. I’ve been using a 70 grain TSX in 5.56 on pronghorn and have been very impressed with performance. Farthest shot has been about 150 yards, as you need some velocity for them to expand.

[@gpender8620]

@Phil do you use 22-250? I’ve been thinking about diving into that cartridge but i have heard it does not penetrate shoulder bone well and can cause inhuman shots if things don’t go the hunters way 100% of the time.

[@phild9813]

I wouldn’t rely on any 22 caliber to penetrate shoulder bones. Not that they can’t; I had the 70 grain TSX in 5.56 penetrate both shoulders of a pronghorn at very close range, meaning it expanded extremely well and likely all the petals broke off. Having said that I would love to use something like a 22-250 that would shoot a 70 or 78 grain TSX.

[@stevewhitener290]

I have killed numerous whitetail with both the old 53grn x bullets and 50 grn ttsx out of a .220 swift. Have never needed a second shot and one buck at 80yds punched through both shoulders with no bullet recovery.

[@malcolm777b]

Barnes 100 grain TTSX bullets out of my 25-06 are fully expanded before even entering the chest. My 2 does this year looked like they had 2 exit holes.

[@donnaludden1232]

I have taken animals from 7 steps out to 900 yards with TSX bullets in 7mm rem mag. I also have a Remington 700 in 300 RUM that will put 3, 180 grain TTSX factory Vortx ammo into 3/4" at 300 yards. Barnes is my go-to, and the first bullets or ammo I recommend.

[@usabaker1]

Ron, Thank you for the episode, love the history lessons as well.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

You are most welcome.

[@404nitro]

Excellent video Ron! I still have some original X bullets in 30, 338 and 404 cals. I laughed a bit when I saw the baggies of bullets because I have done that for decades now. I put a little note in there with the bullet(s) to help me remember the range, angle, reaction to impact, date, etc. I stil have a full box of 165 XLC 30 cals too. I never loaded them because right after I bought them Barnes stopped making them and went with the Triple shocks so they have just sat on the loading shelf all these years.No use working up loads for something I can get my hands on anymore I figured. LOL

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Collector items some day.

[@404nitro]

@@RonSpomerOutdoors I was thinking that same thing, at least as far as the XLC's.

[@jamesknightly7033]

Great info- thank you!

[@oncall21]

Another thing I love about this projectile Ron that you touched on is accuracy! If I can't get a bullet to group in my rifle I switch to a Barnes and those groups for some reason just automatically shrink. I have been using the Barnes TTSX projectiles now solely. One other thing about them is that they seem to perform best if you drop down a weight for the caliber. So for example a 165gr Barnes TTSX seems to work as good or better in a 300 Win Mag/WSM as a 180 grain in another brand. 130gr in .270 Win/WSM, 140gr in 7mmRem Mag, etc. You don't need to go heavy for caliber at all as you might with say Woodleigh protected points, etc. Many thanks for sharing!

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Yes, oncall, your system is the one most Barnes shooters seem to prefer. And for the same reasons.

[@af7119]

Barnes are fantastic for hunting and I also carry their TAC-XPD in my .357 and in my .40

[@andreasschiller5875]

I use the .308 168 grain european Version. Sub-moa groups and they drop everything in their tracks. I'm going to switch my .223 to barnes bullets too, once I used up all my old ammo. They are just the perfect hunting bullet.

[@DakotaDinwoodie]

i was just telling my buddy about copper mono bullets the other day, great timing! im gunna send him this video.

[@jerrywelch1370]

Other than my .270win that shoots Winchester Black Talon handloads,,, they ONLY BULLET I shoot is the Barnes brand of bullets,,never been let down in any caliber,,,there just AWESOME... Ron, that twisted 4 leaf petal design, was intentional, it acts like a drill bit to continue forward movement with greater performance and penetration.....

[@rhubarbpie2027]

These bullets have such a formidable reputation for performance, Black Hills Ammo makes a TTSX (Tipped Triple Shock X) in .300 Blackout for various DoD agency consumers.

[@jamesmuhlbeier9032]

I would love it if you did something on hammer bullets. Best copper bullets I have run into

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Hoping to get to those soon, James.

[@Themaverickdetector]

Shot my first buck with a Weatherby 6.5 RPM with the 127gr lrx. I had mega buck fever and made a absultly horrid shot almost dead center broadside spine shot. The buck just dropped I thought oh crap got to it as fast as I could 184 yards away open field. When I got there it was already dead. Cleaned it and found that I had hit just below the spine and the massive hydronic shock these billets provided severed the arterial vain. I truly believe that if I had shot this deer with any other of the factory loads that had more conventional lead core bullets I would have never gotten this deer. So thank you barns!

[@lancebernal9982]

Love my Barnes bullets. Largest mulie fell to a 115 gr TSX .257 WBY @ 150 yards; Largest elk, 168gr LRX 7mm STW @ 400 yards.: Largest pronghorn 130 gr TTSX .270 WIN @ 385 yards.

[@andrewcheff4035]

This going to be my first season using solid copper hollow point in my 770 .308. Excited to see what it does in the 200 yard hunting I do!!!

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Same here, always been a Nosler Partition fellow. Gonna try out 180gr TTSX out of a 300 Win Mag this spring on black bear God willing

[@wmharris9084]

At 6:03 is a pic of one of the African hunts, is that Rem 700 action in a McMillan stock?

[@cratxn1]

Ron, I also have been using Barnes "X" since the 90s. After Sable with my 7x57 and 160 gr flat base but came up on a Dugga Boy at what turned out to be 142 pace ( pre laser rangefinders ). One shoulder/spine shot and dead right there ...as well at 19 more one shot kills there in Tanzania. Wonderful bullets as you aptly described.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Good to hear they're working well for you, sir. Wishing you continued success.

[@tomphillips2608]

Just ordered 2 boxes of 127 lrx for my .260. From Natchez shooters supply. (Didn't want to get greedy- left plenty for other lucky surfer )