It's all about velocity.
Pushed to hypervelocity, I think Barnes are better. And I'm talking about 26 Nos and the high performance rounds Ringman likes.
I found 120 TAC-X and 120 E-Tips to be more accurate than the 127 LRX, all three out shooting the 129 ABLR, which the 26 Nos was built around.
At more reasonable velocities, the ABLR should do well.
IMO,
DF
I'm just starting to work with some 150's in my 284 with R17. Initial shots hinted at very good accuracy though I've some work to do as I'd like to hit 2850-2900 fps.
The 140-gr TTSX is stellar in this rifle both accuracy-wise and in velocity with R17 but on some longer range deer kills there was less (as in hardly any) expansion than desired. Hence, trying another bullet. These looked like a good bet and are only a "smidgen" longer than the mono- 140's.
I don't think the velocity issue as described will be one in this cartridge.
