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<blockquote data-quote="budlight" data-source="post: 1923356" data-attributes="member: 2939"><p>These are hunting bullets. <a href="https://www.barnesbullets.com/bullets/ttsx/" target="_blank">https://www.barnesbullets.com/bullets/ttsx/</a> </p><p></p><p>Actually I started using Barnes X bullets about 30 years ago. They make a nice X peel back when shot into dirt and sand embankments.</p><p></p><p>The problem for the poster is not enough velocity. I have 308 AR-10 24 inch and they are the most excellent weapon of choice for helicopter/stand and feeder pig hunting. In 308 win I used to use TAC powder. That is good for Speer TNT 125 gr. The poster is lead free and 168. For 150 -168 gr my go to powder is CFE-223.</p><p></p><p>Barnes TSX bullets because of no lead have a lot of surface baring to barrel drag. That is why pressure is higher with less powder in the reloading manuals. </p><p></p><p>Try CFE 223 and bump it up to where you are comfortable with pressure. I've chronoed some 168 at just under 2900. Gas guns bleed off some pressure. </p><p></p><p>I also feel that above 150 grain in a 308 at shorter ranges is self defeating especially out of a short 20 inch barrel. Just not enough velocity. You should look into lighter TTSX like the 130 and 150's</p><p></p><p>Bud</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="budlight, post: 1923356, member: 2939"] These are hunting bullets. [URL]https://www.barnesbullets.com/bullets/ttsx/[/URL] Actually I started using Barnes X bullets about 30 years ago. They make a nice X peel back when shot into dirt and sand embankments. The problem for the poster is not enough velocity. I have 308 AR-10 24 inch and they are the most excellent weapon of choice for helicopter/stand and feeder pig hunting. In 308 win I used to use TAC powder. That is good for Speer TNT 125 gr. The poster is lead free and 168. For 150 -168 gr my go to powder is CFE-223. Barnes TSX bullets because of no lead have a lot of surface baring to barrel drag. That is why pressure is higher with less powder in the reloading manuals. Try CFE 223 and bump it up to where you are comfortable with pressure. I've chronoed some 168 at just under 2900. Gas guns bleed off some pressure. I also feel that above 150 grain in a 308 at shorter ranges is self defeating especially out of a short 20 inch barrel. Just not enough velocity. You should look into lighter TTSX like the 130 and 150's Bud [/QUOTE]
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