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What does Barnes TTSX stand for?
Tipped Triple-Shock X
The Tipped Triple-Shock X is an updated variation on Barnes Bullets’ popular Triple-Shock X (TSX) that debuted in 2003, as a premium hunting bullet.
What does TTSX stand for?
Tipped Triple-Shock X Ammo: TTSX Bullets Explained.
Are Barnes bullets good for deer?
It kills deer dead, but with no exit wound, blood trails are non-existent. Bucks can run off and be difficult to find. Sometimes for that reason I go with a heavier 150-grain bullet for . 270, but then I give up some velocity and flat trajectory at long range.
What is the difference between Barnes Lrx and TTSX?
Barnes LRX However, the LRX bullets are manufactured in heavier bullet weights, are longer, and have a higher ballistic coefficient than TTSX bullets. For instance, the heaviest 7mm TTSX bullet Barnes advertises weighs 150 grains and has a G1 BC of . 45. Well, Barnes produces a 168 grain 7mm LRX bullet (.
How important is col in reloading?
Cartridge overall length, or “COL”, is important to safe functioning of reloads in firearms. Handloaded cartridges and commercially available cartridges for firearms are normally created with a maximum length standardized by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
What is the range of 270 Winchester Barnes 110gr TTSX?
Below we have a red hind taken with .270 Winchester Barnes 110gr TTSX factory ammunition. Shot at a range of 515 yards (2142fps), due to high winds the bullet entered well behind the shoulder hitting the rumen, then raked forwards.
What are the features of TSX bullets?
Features include all-copper construction, no fragmentation, rapid expansion, 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets, and maximum weight retention. The TSX has proven to be one of the most accurate hunting bullets available–a fact countless shooters have confirmed.
What is the impact velocity of a Barnes TSX?
Below is the result of a 110gr Barnes TSX, used on a Mule deer, body weight approximately 140kg / 300lb. Muzzle velocity was 3400fps, impact velocity approximately 2580fps. The deer went a few steps, then dropped and expired. The projectile did not encounter any major bones, only ribs.
What is a Barnes tipped TSX?
The Barnes Tipped TSX features a 100-percent copper body with rings cut into the shank. A polymer tip boosts the ballistic coefficient, improves long-range ballistics and provides fast expansion. The four razor sharp cutting petals double the bullet diameter making delivering “dead right there” performance.