Has any one reloaded any Barnes 285 grain TSX BT for a 338 Lapua. I cant find any reload data on this bullet.

jcjr ----- I shoot a .338 Lapua, but I was not aware Barnes made a 285 grain TSX BT bullet. I did not find it listed in their list of .338 bullets. Could you possibly be refering to the 185 grain bullet. Good shooting.

As do I ; NO I haven't shot these as of yet rounds are pricey enough to produce with current components .

http://barnesbullets.myshopify...ua-338-285-gr-tsx-bt

If you go to barnes store, they are listed under the TSX bullets on page 3. I just bought a box of 50. I cant believe they are making a bullet that they have not done a load test on.

I cant believe they are making a bullet that they have not done a load test on.

I don't think these bullets .338 Banbes TSX are specific to the "Lapua". There is a wealth of info on other .338 loads. I use the 300 Scenar FMJBT in my AI rifle for match shooting. What are you using the Barnes for? I may have some data on that weight you can build on..

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Originally posted by WhatThe:
I cant believe they are making a bullet that they have not done a load test on.

I don't think these bullets .338 Banbes TSX are specific to the "Lapua". There is a wealth of info on other .338 loads. I use the 300 Scenar FMJBT in my AI rifle for match shooting. What are you using the Barnes for? I may have some data on that weight you can build on..

I am relaoding it for hunting, whats funny about the bullet is that on the box it has Lapua noted on it liek it was built special for a Lapua. Any help would be appreciated.

I am relaoding it for hunting, whats funny about the bullet is that on the box it has Lapua noted on it liek it was built special for a Lapua. Any help would be appreciated.

You must be going for something pretty big with that round, perhaps an Elk out at 1200 meters? I do have some load data for you and I'll post it here some time tomorrow for you. You should still be able to use generic 285 Gr. (bullet) load data working up from the bottom and avoiding the max. You probably already know that mid to slightly higher loads some where in between are your most accurate so you won't have any problems in that area.

Yes, going to hunt BC this fall on a combo hunt to hunt moose,elk,and grizzly. I will be tAking a 375 h&h and the 338 lapua. I will be there for 21 days so I want to have to guns with me. I will look forward to the load data on the lapua.
Thanks
JC

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Originally posted by jcjr:
Yes, going to hunt BC this fall on a combo hunt to hunt moose,elk,and grizzly. I will be tAking a 375 h&h and the 338 lapua. I will be there for 21 days so I want to have to guns with me. I will look forward to the load data on the lapua.
Thanks
JC

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Here ya go hope it posts O.K.

.338 (8.58x71mm) Lapua 285 Grain Barnes/SX/TSX/TTSX

Powder Starting Grains Vel/Fps Pressure Max Load Grains Vel/FPS Pressure
H-4831SC 73.0 2485 56890 78.5 2625 62200
IMR-7828 74.5 2511 56700 79.5 2655 60800
H-1000 78.5 2486 54650 85.5 2603 61200
N170 80.5 2430 55350 85.0 2597 61000
RX25 82.0 2516 54600 86.0 2739 62300
Retumbo 83.5 2507 55250 87.0 2705 62200

Of course it didn't! Just read the top and work to the right

Thanks for the data