I'm a semi-retired gentleman, avid hunter, shooter and gun dealer. I guess we all read the same book, but we're definitely on different pages. I still think anything over 600 yds (my furthest target butt) is long range, not into ballistic programs. I never heard of an Allen Mag until I got on this site.(a thanks to buffalobob for the AM info) To say the least we're a bit behind the times here in Dogpatch.
Anyhow, I get to do a lot of shooting, both my personal rifles and my customers. I'm not a gunsmith. I'll mount scopes and do load developement, thats about as far as I go.
Its 44 steps from my reloading bench to my shooting bench. I load one rd, shoot and repeat until I kinda get where I think I shoud be velocity wise. Then start with 3 shot groups to see what it wants to do
My shooting is with factory rifles, usually out of the box with an occasional one that has been accuracized, a lot of Wbys, Sakos, Rems and whatever else that might come through the door.
Introduction out of the way, we'll get down to the reason behind this post other than its Feb, -5 this AM and had rotator cuff surgery 10 days ago and can't pull the handle on my press or shoulder a rifle, bored stiff !!
Enough.
Barnes Bullets: Every so often I'll read a post or hear a comment to the effect that there are much better bullets out there. They are not accurate. The BC listed in their manual is doubtful etc. These comments are usually made by those whom I consider knowledgeable, but are made without an explanation
I have used TSXs in 6mm Rem, 257 Wby, 7/08, 7 Rem Mag, 7Wby Mag, 7 STW, 7 RUM, 30/06, 300 Win Mag, 300 Wby Mag, 300 RUM 30-378 Wby, 338 Win, 340 Wby, 338 Lapua and 375 H&H. These come to mind.
Accuracy--½" makes me smile, ¾" not to bad. Had a STW that would get in the 3s, but that rifle seemed to like everything.
Performance on game ; five elk from 35 to 721 yds (OK- for me 50-50 skill-luck, but it put him on the ground so I don't question it). small BB, caribou, bunch of deer. Never hunted with a better bullet.
If you're still reading this gibberish, you're more bored than I am.
Seriously would be interested in your opinion. Always looking to learn something new, beleive this is the place to do it.
My name is Phil and its been 12 days since I shot my gun.
I like cats.