This was my first year, using Barnes bullets. I used the 150 grain T-TSX in my 30-06. These bullets grouped real nice, acuracy was top shelf. I was able to reach velocity that satisfied me.

I killed two W/T Deer with this bullet, this year. I know, Deer are not hard to kill. My first year using them, they shot good. They got the green light from me to use.

I felt I needed to test this bullet on these Deer. The two deer that I shot, were angling away shots. All bullet made exits. From looking at the Deer the bullet did expand. Nice wound channels.

From the amount penetration I got on these Deer I would have no reservation using them on Elk.

These bullets are not my favorite bullet. I just don't have anything negative at this time.

I used Ramshot Hunter for my best loads. This powder is easy to work with.

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The group on the left is 61 grains and the other is 62.2 grains of Hunter.

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This is the speed of the 62.2 grain load. The 61 grain load was just 25 fps less.

I have a Buddy, who also, was his first year with this bullet.
He used a Kimber 300 WSM. He too killed two W/T Deer with like results.

He and I are going on a Red Stag hunt this spring. We will be using this bullet. More testing to follow.

Sorry for this being so long.

Take Care


Randy
NRA
Patriot Life Benefactor