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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:04 am Post subject: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Anybody have any experience with this bullet on deer or any other 60 grain 223 cal bullets. My buddy got a box of the TSXs I'm gonna load some up and try them out.
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d_hoffman Super Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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I load Hornady 60gr sp's @ .279 BC, over 26gr RL15 and CCI primers. Average about 3130 fps, unless my chrony is lyng to me. I would use them on deer with really good shot placement.
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:39 am Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Thanks for the Info. I have never used the 223 for deer. It is Legal in MD to do so. I want to use the AR this year .
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chambered221 Super Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Joe, from what I’m finding out about the Barnes bullets I wouldn’t hesitate one bit. (as long as things are kept reasonable)
I’ve actually been thinking about a 22-250 and the TSX as a combo!!!
Let us know if ya do it!!!
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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chambered221 wrote: |
Joe, from what I’m finding out about the Barnes bullets I wouldn’t hesitate one bit. (as long as things are kept reasonable)
I’ve actually been thinking about a 22-250 and the TSX as a combo!!!
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Will do. I'm pretty Anal about shot placement so I think they will do fine I'm lookin forward to trying them
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SingleShotLover Super Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:23 am Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Barnes recommends a minimum twist rate or 1-9" for the 62-grain TSX. Since most 22-250s are 1-14" I would imagine that accuracy might be pretty disappointing.
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d_hoffman Super Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Hey Joe, the load I gave you earlier was for my .223 that has a 1:11 twist, 22" barrel.
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Joe - you will love the TSX's - I have only used them in .30 - but I am way impressed with them - my .06 will not even allow me to look at a box Nosler anymore - my other rifles remember where they came from so they aren't as snobby as my Winchester and do just fine with whatever. TSX's will knock the fight out of most game.
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Dawgdad wrote: |
Where did you say you like to place the shot?
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I wouldnt want to take a chance with hitting the shoulder with a bullet this light so Shot placement will be in the lungs.
Joe
d_hoffman wrote: |
Hey Joe, the load I gave you earlier was for my .223 that has a 1:11 twist, 22" barrel |
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Dawgdad wrote: |
Where did you say you like to place the shot?
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I wouldnt want to take a chance with hitting the shoulder with a bullet this light so Shot placement will be in the lungs.
Joe
Personally I would try for right behind the ear or skull/upper neck area for primary shot placement or heart shot for a secondary with this load out to 200 yards. At that distance it's still carrying approximately 850 ft. lbs. of energy.
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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d_hoffman wrote: |
Personally I would try for right behind the ear or skull/upper neck area for primary shot placement or heart shot for a secondary with this load out to 200 yards. |
My Ar is not scoped so Im using Iron sights .(imo) the Lungs gives me the largest kill area with no heavy bones. That TSX should open up quickly and give a great deal of shock. I take out the Lungs and he shouldn't go far
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Dawgdad Super Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:48 am Post subject: Re: 62grn Barnes TSX |
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Not sure a Texas heart shot would take him down..
I think you are realizing the accuracy potential of the AR platform. I cannot use a .223 on deer in IL but if I could... I would be confident to take D hoffmans suggestion and go for the spine shot on the neck. I can put 10 shots inside 2 1/2" at 200 yards with iron sights on my AR from a sitting position. I would rather anchor the deer where it stands than take a chance at having to track it for a mile or so while it bleeds out a .22 hole.
I took a spine shot on a doe with my .44 mag 629 once .... The doe was standing on the county line and I had to drop her in the county where I had the tag.
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