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<blockquote data-quote="CVR222NV" data-source="post: 1581879" data-attributes="member: 99641"><p>I started using the Barnes X Bullet 168 gr BT in the early 90's and moved the TSX BT 168 gr when it came out and it has performed exceptionally well out to 550 yds on Elk using my 300 Weatherby. I'm currently using the TTSX BT but have yet to kill anything but would expect the same results. I use the same bullet for Mule Deer with the same results. I did shoot an Antelope with this bullet that didn't seem to expand so would probably need to go to a lighter bullet for better performance on Antelope. My decision to change to copper had everything to do with bullet performance on game and nothing to do with lead bans. However, I saw a X Ray photo (I think it was the AZ hunt proclamation) of what a lead bullet does on game and I was shocked at how it fragmented from large to small enough I don't think you could see the fragments. I personally would never use a lead bullet on anything I intend to eat. I just had my rifle re-barreled and will start with my tried and true Barnes load but after reading the reviews on the Hammer bullets will also work up a load for one of their bullets in my search for maximum long range performance for a hunting rifle. Badlands look interesting. Very long to get those BC's. I would like to hear how they actually perform on Elk size game and in the magazine before working up a load with that bullet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CVR222NV, post: 1581879, member: 99641"] I started using the Barnes X Bullet 168 gr BT in the early 90's and moved the TSX BT 168 gr when it came out and it has performed exceptionally well out to 550 yds on Elk using my 300 Weatherby. I'm currently using the TTSX BT but have yet to kill anything but would expect the same results. I use the same bullet for Mule Deer with the same results. I did shoot an Antelope with this bullet that didn't seem to expand so would probably need to go to a lighter bullet for better performance on Antelope. My decision to change to copper had everything to do with bullet performance on game and nothing to do with lead bans. However, I saw a X Ray photo (I think it was the AZ hunt proclamation) of what a lead bullet does on game and I was shocked at how it fragmented from large to small enough I don't think you could see the fragments. I personally would never use a lead bullet on anything I intend to eat. I just had my rifle re-barreled and will start with my tried and true Barnes load but after reading the reviews on the Hammer bullets will also work up a load for one of their bullets in my search for maximum long range performance for a hunting rifle. Badlands look interesting. Very long to get those BC's. I would like to hear how they actually perform on Elk size game and in the magazine before working up a load with that bullet. [/QUOTE]
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