Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Deer Hunting Nosler Accubond or Barnes TTSX ???

Bingo.

I'd like to add even more confusion for those of us running factory fodder.

What would you say about the aforementioned choices versus the 90 grain Nosler E-Tip in the .243 Win?

I already bought two boxes of Nosler's Trophy Grade ammo in .243 with the 85 grain Partition. With the current "buy two boxes, get one box free promotion", it's about as inexpensive as any decent cup and core ammo that I'd use for deer.

After buying the 85 grain Partitions, I started wondering whether the 90 grain E-Tip would have been a better option. I may buy two boxes with E-Tips and go with the bullet that shoots best.

If accuracy is close to the same, would you choose the 85 grain Partition or 90 grain E-Tip for deer?

The heavier 6mm Partition bullets are not offered in the Nosler factory ammo.

I can't speak to the TTSX but the Accubond is a great bullet.

AB every time.

243 - Barnes 80/85 and 95 BT are my fav, the 90 SSII would be interesting.

270 - 140 AB, though I'd be interested in running a 110 Barnes knowing how fast you can run those wicked little blue tipped. I used some old 110 Sierras IIRC on some 'varmints' long ago, a DEVASTATING bullet. Recoil will not be light loaded to the hilt just so you know.

As Stoney put it, whatever you hunt with should shoot well - simply drill vitals and get a sharp knife