Well I have to say, I'm impressed with the Federal Premium 180 gr. Barnes TSX. They shot right at 1/2 inch 3-shot group at 100 yards. I also shot my graduation/18th birthday present (.223 WSSM). They were sold out of ballistic tips, so I had to shoot the regular old soft points but it still shot great (the holes were touching at 100 yards). I was very surprised at how hard the .223 kicked. I thought it would be similar to the normal .223 but it was quite a bit more, not that it matters. I was just surprised.

what were you shooting the 180"s out of?

never mind, just read your other post!