Norma brass Fed 215M primers.
Have tried RL-15, IMR4320 and H4895 and haven't found a load that shoots into 2 inches.
Rifle shoots everything else into less than an inch. Wanted to replace 235TSX because of their poor BC but may have to stick with them if the 250's don't do any better.
Need to stay with unleaded because of Kalifornia.
If these particular bullets don't shoot in this rifle with 3 different powders and several loads do you think it is worth trying more powders or should I just give up?

I would give up and move on.

I am a Barnes fan, using them in everything from a 22Hornet on up.

If they won't shoot with 3 powders, I would also move on.

Did you try seating depth changes? They can respond really well to that, on occasion.

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Originally posted by k-22hornet:
I am a Barnes fan, using them in everything from a 22Hornet on up.

If they won't shoot with 3 powders, I would also move on.

Did you try seating depth changes? They can respond really well to that, on occasion.

Unfortunately, don't have any room for changing seating depth. That's the only problem I have run into with TTSX. You can't go longer because of mag length and since they are already long, you end up with compressed loads. I've had excellent results with 130gr 277 and 150 308 and 160 323 but the 375's just aren't working in this rifle.

I am not a Barnes fan, never could get them to shoot at all (I think they changed the design since then). I know you can't use normal bullets out there.

Try the Hornady 250 gr. GMX.

Both of my 375's shoot the 270gr TSX very well. My experience with several rifles has been that they either like the TSX or the TTSX but not both. My 25-06 shoots the TSX into groups under .75" at 100yds and the TTSX will barely get down to 1" groups. I have not tried the TTSX in my 375's.

I love the Barnes 250 TTSX, accurate in my 375 H&H Ackley Improved and lethal terminal performance, eg one shot kudu (205 yd), wildebeest (300 yd), and zebra, etc. Try 0.050 jump and Hodgdon Superformance. My favorite gun now.

I've had no luck getting the 250 grain TSX to shoot in my 375 H&H either. Mine shoots bugholes with the 300 grain TSX, while the 270 and 235 grain TSX will go into an inch (3 shots) but I couldn't get the 250s to group at all, very inconsistent group to group, at 2+ inches.

Blacktailer,
If the 235 shoots well in your rifle, the 250, imho, won't gain you anything. I have used the 235 fairly extensively in my .375 H&H and wouldn't hesitate to use it on any but the most dangerous game. It moves out, holds together and just kills stuff.

Forgive me, but, for the .375 diameter, I've been unable to identify a 235TSX (or 235 TSX) on the Barnes website.

Are you sure either is correct?

I apologize in advance if I'm missing the obvious.

Frank, Good to know I'm not the only one.
Paso, Been using the 235's for years, I was just hoping to get something with better BC.
BL, It's there. Go to Products then to TSX then scroll down in the box with bullets on the right side.
The better BC would only be of benefit out past 300 yards or so and I very rarely shoot that far anyway so might as well stay with the 235's.

Besides the 250 gr. GMX, you might also consider the 375 240HV, 250HV, and 265HV offered by GSC bullets. GSC bullets have been very accurate in my 375 AI.

I have a box and a half of 250 TTSX that I will trade for a box of 270 TSX.

Can't get a good grouping with it to save my life.

My 375 eat's 270 TSX and spits out 1/2" groups all day long.

No bueno for the 250's though. You are not alone my friend.

I have never tried the 250 TSX in my .375 but the Sierra GameKing in the 250 spitzer is also a tack driver for the .375 H&H. For NA Game, I don't think you could go wrong. Runs out about 2800 in .375 and leaves 2 nice holes in everything I have used it on. Otherwise, the 235 works very well. Great weight retention. Kills stuff dead.

Wow, ironically, I just came across a target with all my load data for this round. Looks like i started getting good groups in the 67-78gr range with 4064. I have a one shot 69gr hole, which probably means I started seeing pressure signs.

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Originally posted by B L O'Connor:
Forgive me, but, for the .375 diameter, I've been unable to identify a 235TSX (or 235 TSX) on the Barnes website.

Are you sure either is correct?

I apologize in advance if I'm missing the obvious.

http://www.barnesbullets.com/p...ts/rifle/tsx-bullet/

Scroll down the bullet list and when you get to .375 caliber, it's the first bullet.