I'm looking at the differences between these for .300 Win Mag, and I figured they've both been out long enough to have been thoroughly tested by some of you.

(By the way....I am referring to loaded ammunition from the manufacturer)

Question:
Which do you prefer, and why?

Choices:
Hornady GMX (165 gr.)
Barnes Tipped TSX (165 gr.)

 

I picked the Barnes, in large part because I have used them since 1992, and have not used the GMX.

I would expect the GMX to work like a Barnes though.

Neither. I prefer a 180 gr in my 300 H&H.

Given the choice of those two makers I'll pick the Barnes.

Given a third I like the e-tip.

Truth be told, I seriously doubt any critter would sense much of a difference...

I say try both, and pick the one that shoots best in your rifle. I doubt that you'll be able to tell the difference in terminal performance.

Generally, I like what I have used from Hornady. Accurate, effective, and usually priced closer to most big companies bargain ammo. I do have one rifle that doesn't shoot them well, however, but we all know rifles are different . Another option I suggest, would be the E-tip from Nosler. Their factory ammo has been very accurate, and again cheaper then most premium stuff from the big 3, and from boutique makers like double tap.