Trying to decide between the 165 or the 168 TSX. Will be shot out of a 30-06 for mulies and elk. Why are these both so close in weight?

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Originally posted by Racklover:
Trying to decide between the 165 or the 168 TSX. Will be shot out of a 30-06 for mulies and elk. Why are these both so close in weight?

the 165 has a higher BC

I don't know why they bother making both.

AllanD

In my looooong throat M-700, I need the 168's fatter ogive to get to the recommended .05 off the lands, and still have the bare minimum bullit in the case.

Conclusion - I wish they made a flat base 165/168 grain TSX

The 165 TSX has a better BC with 505......than the 168 . In my rifles a little better accuracy also. Also the 165 TSX has 4 grooves compared to 3 for the 168 TSX and 150 TSX.

Barnes wanted something close to the target weight 168 that most people use for target shooting which is a good weight for the 308 Win and 30-06. The 165 TSX is good tough bullet but I would reserve it for the largest of game like Elk and Moose. The 180 Sierra Gameking would serve you very well for the game you mentioned.

30-06-----Bolt Action
IMR 4350 @ 57.5
165 TSX
Fed 210 Match Primer
WW Cases

Thanks for the replies! The reason I was pondering the TSX is because their reputation to shoot nice tight groups, I can go down from a 180 class bullet to a 165 or 168, the lighter bullet means less recoil and better trajectory. This would be a back up to other rifles better suited for their intended job.