Has anybody tried this bullet on elk? I really like how the 130 shoots out of my model 70 but I am hesitant to try it without hearing some reports first. I've heard that with the Barnes' you should be light for caliber though too.

That combo should work great.

Got a cow at 360 yds this year with 130 TSX out of a .260 AI @ 2730 MV. Gave her two, just because she got up after falling twice from the first. Both through the lungs - just opposite sides. She was dead from either one, I just don't like them walking away from where I shoot them.

You didn't say what velocity you are pushing your's in that WSM, but if it's really fast, don't be surprised if you rip the petals off!

Would love to try it but couldn't get the TSX to shoot well. Rifle is A-bolt with 23" bbl. Lots of folks around here shoot that bullet from a standard 270 with good results. Up here, most elk are killed under 200' because th country is thick timber.

gvg,
go for it
that 130 tsx or 140 tsx or 150 tsx
would do you proud.
reloader 22 would be my 1st choice.
last year i loaded my 270 win with 130 xlc at 3175 fps they shot .35 inch at 100 yds 3-shot groups.
regards

I hunt Idahos black holes in thick timber..I don't want any light for caliber bullet...I would and have used the 160 gr. Nosler with great results on elk..but prefer a heavy rifle these days. If your hunting sagebrush then that bullet should work OK, but I would opt for the 150 gr. myself...

Where I am going to be hunting is on the Ft. Belknap reservation. I will be around the little rockies but just north of the Missouri breaks. The hunt could be out on the flats in the sagebrush but unless we get a cold snap here soon I will be up in the trees.

I use the 130gr tsx in my 270win. and I have to say they work great on elk. Penetration has been through-and-through, and the on-game impact is noticebly better than other bullets I've used.