06 February 2012, 11:48
FasteelLoading TSX 115 in 25-06
hey fellows I 'm going to load up some of these bullets in 25-06 and thought I would try Reloder 22. Any of you tried this combo or have a different powder selection for the 115gr bullet in a 25-06.
Thanks FS
06 February 2012, 19:49
R FlowersBe forewarned that the 115 grain TSX is quite long and is difficult to stabilize in most 25-06 rifles. I tried them in my rifle, which has a 1 in 10 twist and they were not stabilized at all, gave awfull groups.
Barnes recommends a 1 in 9 twist or faster for these bullets.
Having said that, my favorite powder in the 25-06 when shooting 115 or 120 grain bullets is IMR 7828.
06 February 2012, 21:07
FasteelThanks R I do have some 7828 powder and a variety of other bullet weights I can try. FS
07 February 2012, 01:59
DonatoI shoot the 100gr Barnes TS in my 26in barreled Ruger#1 @ 3,200fps. Why not shoot them in your 25/06. There a very tough bullet and should not come apart at 25/06 velocities. Killed some very larged bodied mule deer with this bullet and it worked very well. Would shoot an elk with it, if I had a clear heart/lung shot and it was the only rifle I owned.
08 February 2012, 04:07
BigNateI have been using RL22 & Barnes 115gr XLC's for a few years with good results out of a standard twist .25-06. I can't say what a TSX would do.
I have used both Win & Rem brass, WLR primers, and just below max book (.2 less I think) with no pressure signs. It will group plenty good for hunting. Nate
P.S. I didn't have as good groups with 7828, and I have also tried Retumbo, H1000, IMR4350, H4350, H4831sc, and a discontinued H powder.
08 February 2012, 05:50
30378I agree that IMR-7828 will be your brew for the 115s. You should find a sweet spot somewhere between 53 and 55 grains.
08 February 2012, 06:48
Canuck32My Sako loves the 115 TSX's in it. I have not had any stabilization issues with them. I don't have access to my load data right now but I know its been with R22 and Fed 215.
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05 October 2013, 21:17
Fasteel50gr of reloder 22 turned out to be magical is this older Winchester rifle. Other loads with slightly more powder were also acceptable 50.5, 51.0 51.5. FS