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Anyone use these out of a .308 for elk? My gun will push them to 2897fps and they match the 300 and 400 yard dots in the long range duplex. I am not apposed to moving up in bullet weight, but these shoot so well I would like to use them. They have worked well on 200# pigs out past two hundred yards and deer well past that.

Baldguy

I killed a very large old bull with the 150 gr TSX out of my 308.

First shot at 50 through the shoulder passed through and dumped him on his nose without a step.

I quickly ran a second through him (pass through as well) for insurance, but he never got close to getting up.

My MV was about 2,900 as well.

Your mileage may vary!

I am considering taking my 308 out elk hunting next fall. Will likely use the 165/168 TTSX, FWIW.


Tim

I wouldn't go any heavier than the 150 in the 308. There's no need for more weight and with a Barnes, the more speed, the better.

I've had better luck with the 168 TSX BT in my .308 and it works well on elk. I was hoping the 150 TSX or the TTSX would work, but I haven't been able to get the accuracy of the heavier bullet, at least in my rifle.

My buddy has dumped a few bulls with them in his .308. I also watched him tip over a fair-size moose with them with no drama.

Dave

I've used them in my 300 WBY. They work well.

Nuff said!

Let us know how it works. When do you anticipate getting a tag to put these to good effect?

Good advice.

I have yet to capture a 130gr Barnes using my 270win,or any Barnes for that matter, and I have been using Barnes exclusively for big game since 1992

I have tried most weights in Barnes TTSX bullets in .30 caliber in my 30.06. The 150 gr. is all you need as they retain almost all their loaded weight....If and when you can find them.

Hunterapp

The plan now is for Montana in 2017. We are still working out the details and checking out options but it will be two old guys trying to minter two young bucks. May well be my last elk hunt as I will be 72 when it goes down but I am really looking forward to it. If it looks like the country will be fairly open the .308 will go. If it will be thick stuff then the 9.3x62 will get the call.

Like a lot of hunters I like the Barnes TSX, mostly 7mm 140's in the 2 7-08's we have but has anyone looked at the difference in the TSX & the TTSX? Going on a Montana elk hunt and wondering if the TTSX would give a little edge. The 7-08's will be the go to weapon but will have 06's as backups. Thanks

I would rather use the 168 gr TXS over the 150 .

In the .308 Win, I'd run (and do run) the 150 TTSX.

Just chrono'ed some loads this wknd with 51.0 gr CFE-223 and 3,000 fps was easy-peasy in a 22" bbl.

And 3,150 was a breeze with CFE-223 and the 130 TTSX.

I had a knowledgeable hunter and gun writer inform me that Barnes had a bit of inconsistency in mushrooming with the TSX and thus went to the TTSX to ensure consistency.

Sounds like a great set up! If anything I'd go down in weight. My good friend hunts WA,ID,Africa with a 30-06 and 130TTSX. Hammer of Thor his words. I use the 150TTSX in an -06 at 3040fps.

But again if your .308 with the 150TTSX works with your dots I'd say your good to go! Enjoy your hunst!

Hard to beat a monolithic 150 from the .308 for elk-sized game--but hard to beat the 9.3x62 as well! Good luck on your hunt.

If you want to use a 150 mono, be sure to give the Nosler ETip a try. It has a higher BC than the Barnes version.

Myself, I just use the 130TTSX in 30 calibers.

The 150 E-Tip is what my wife uses as her BIG game load in her .308. Works really well.

A 150 mono would give me no pause in the 308 or 30-06 on the heavy-boned moose we hunt up here.

M M - that's impressive for a 308 Win.
That gives me a new 'appreciation' for a 308.
Salute.


Jerry