TTSX jump

[Pacecount]

1-9.5

might it were me the first thing I would do is

1-9.5

Ken test fires all of his rifles before they leave and I believe he expects a 1/2 MOA worst case. I would call Ken and ask him for his recommendations before I did anything else... it might save you some time and money.

Ken is a great guy and builds a top notch rifle.

 

[Kahunaman]

I have a Christensen arms Ridgeline in 7mm Remington mag and my 1/2 minute load is 180 gr. Berger's vlt hunting ,61 grains IMR 4831 OAL. 3.25

 

[wc870]

Have been using the Barnes since 1994. Have taken elk each season with a 6.5. Never a problem with accuracy. Usually seated .050 to .070 off the lands. Over the last two years I acquired two new 6.5's. one 1/9 the other 1/8 twist. Neither rifle woulds shoot the Barnes with any thing resembling hunting accuracy. This is the first time I had this type of problem with the Barnes. I have seated these Barnes bullets in these rifles from up close to way back off with no success. Have tried several different powders . Also no success. Have heard of others from time to time having the same problem. I heard Hammer brand bullets might work better. The Hammer's instantly snuggled into 1/2" groups & took my elk with them last season. Can't explain why, just thought I would pass on the info in case the Barnes don't shoot well in your rifle. Elk taken with both the Barnes & the Hammer bullets went right down. See no difference with performance on elk.

That is a similar scenario here, I was planning on using a 160gr Partition, 4 different powders later and the absolute BEST group was 2.5" most were around 4" . thats when i decided to give the TTSX a try. Some rifles will just tell you what they want

 

[wc870]

might it were me the first thing I would do is


Ken test fires all of his rifles before they leave and I believe he expects a 1/2 MOA worst case. I would call Ken and ask him for his recommendations before I did anything else... it might save you some time and money.

Ken is a great guy and builds a top notch rifle.

I did call H-S when I got the rifle and got the build/test sheet, the test target was shot with a ballistic tip. Not something i want to try on an elk size critter. I may still call to get some insight on the abysmal accuracy of the Partition. this is my second H-S rifle, the first one is a 257 Weatherby varmint , the accuracy was so addictive I had to have another one!

 

[Ronald W Schaefer]

Yep, I'd say that's a keeper. If you ever decide to try heavier bullets again, you might try switching up to RL 25. We started low and worked up to 68 grs RL-25 and both Barnes TTSX and Federal Trophy Bonded shot really well. I recall they clocked in around 3150. Before that I tried every powder in the book compatible with that bullet weight with mediocre results. RL-25 really dialed it in. Fed-215 Primers and Lapua Brass.

 

[BPollard]

They shot really well for me in my 7 mag as well. Not sure how far I was jumping them dont have my notes in front of me. I did have poor luck with them on deer. I always thought it would make a good elk bullet. Very dense bullet just blew through 150# whitetails without a lot of damage.

I shot the 150 Barnes TSX out of a seven Weatherby. The bullet works. I took my elk at 603 yards and then my buddy used My rifle the next day and took his at 75 yards. Both elk took two steps.

 

[BPollard]

I shot the 150 Barnes TSX out of a seven Weatherby. The bullet works. I took my elk at 603 yards and then my buddy used My rifle the next day and took his at 75 yards. Both elk took two steps.

. Oh yeah, also reloader 22

 

[wc870]

Yep, I'd say that's a keeper. If you ever decide to try heavier bullets again, you might try switching up to RL 25. We started low and worked up to 68 grs RL-25 and both Barnes TTSX and Federal Trophy Bonded shot really well. I recall they clocked in around 3150. Before that I tried every powder in the book compatible with that bullet weight with mediocre results. RL-25 really dialed it in. Fed-215 Primers and Lapua Brass.

I actually just picked up some Rel25, that's what the Partition shot the best so far

 

[Coldfinger]

Thanks for all the info guys, I guess I'm done with this one for now. Happy day at the range. Now I can focus on my sons rifle.

Jeez I may have to knock the dust off my Mark V and put a scope on it to try all the leftover Barnes I've got from my 280ai's

 

[CTK]

The TTSX is a great option to have in your quiver. Can make magazine length restrictions a non issue.

 

[wc870]

FYI guys, TTSX's are on sale at Midway, I just bought 200.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Doesnt look like you played with seating depth much if any? Still shows .140" off the lands which is where you started from the beginning no? I've had several 7 Rem Mags over the years and they always shot under 1/2 MOA with a 140g NBT at 68-68.5g of RL22, so its obviously a sweet spot for the caliber, powder, and bullet weight. Looks good to me! Now go kill some stuff!