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I’m considering using 168-grain .308” Barnes TTSX in a 308 for elk this year. I remember several years ago it was commonly thought that you had to scrub the bore clean if you had used conventional bullets before switching over to Barnes. Is that still the case?

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I've never had to do it, I swap back and forth with no issues.


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IMO, that is a hold over idea from the old X-Bullet days. I don't seem to get any more copper fouling with TTSX's than any other bullet. Switching from one to the other only happens at the range however.


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Originally Posted by lastround
IMO, that is a hold over idea from the old X-Bullet days. I don't seem to get any more copper fouling with TTSX's than any other bullet. Switching from one to the other only happens at the range however.


I was hoping it was something like this.

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Only switching issue I have is that once I switch to the Barnes TTSX or LRX, I ditch ALL other bullets, and never look back.

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I've about settled on the 120 TTSX (or 120 E-Tip) in my 26 Nosler. They are both super accurate (half MOA) and kill stuff DRT at 3,400 fps.

But, my gun has been Dyna Bore Coated and fouling isn't a problem. A couple of soakings with Wipe Out Patch Out will do the job, Hawkeye borescope clean.

I sometimes shoot 140 NAB's or 140 NPT's, no problem swapping back and forth.

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Originally Posted by okie john
I’m considering using 168-grain .308” Barnes TTSX in a 308 for elk this year. I remember several years ago it was commonly thought that you had to scrub the bore clean if you had used conventional bullets before switching over to Barnes. Is that still the case?

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Why so heavy on the Barnes?




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No reason. Do you have another recommendation?


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I've read that the Barnes performs best at high velocity. Since they're designed to retain 99% of their weight most shooters drop a weight class to up the speed but don't sacrifice weight due to retention. So you might get better performance with a lighter Barnes.




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The heaviest I'd go with a Barnes in a 308 would be 150 grains.

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In the 308win I would also go 150gr TTSX.

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Originally Posted by mathman
The heaviest I'd go with a Barnes in a 308 would be 150 grains.

Agree. You need speed with the monos.

Here's an interesting .308 copper option by Cutting Edge Bullets.

Kills well, petals fly off, core exits.

Kinda like a monometal Partition, if you will.

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Thanks. That makes a lot of sense.


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