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14 September 2007, 21:19
analog_peninsula
New for 2008 -- Barnes TSX .510 647 gr ...
It's just a single line entry, but here's the listing:

http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/coming-in-2008/new-triple-shock/

I really hesitate to open the rate-of-twist can of worms, but I wonder whether this will stabilize and expand at 2100 fps in a 1:10 barrel.

I guess time tells all.


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14 September 2007, 23:04
Charles_Helm
647 grains! Did I read that right? I wonder how long they are.

I bet they would work wonders on buffalo.


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15 September 2007, 01:56
syd-jai
I bet that is a 50 BMG bullet with a long ogive.
15 September 2007, 03:01
analog_peninsula
It's certainly the .50 BMG standard weight, so one would assume that it's primarily designed for use in the .50 BMG. Nevertheless, I was curious as to whether the bullet might be useful in some of the other .510 caliber cartridges.

I'm sure we'll find out in due time.


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15 September 2007, 04:17
RIP
It will certainly work in the 500A2 single-shot-loaded, or 500 Jeffery if throated properly, etc.

If it is a hollowpoint TSX, it has got to be a hunting bullet primarily intended for 50BMG stunt shooters. Might be a decent target bullet too, but no earthshaker for 1000-yard competition.

Nice to have another 500 Mbogo projectile.
15 September 2007, 04:43
Macifej
Hot Loaded 50 Alaskan Breechloader........
15 September 2007, 07:25
WyoJoe
Let's see. I am setting here with a P-17 (by Winchester), and Barnes is doing this bullet. Hmmmmmm the .500 AR is starting to look good!!


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15 September 2007, 19:14
jeffeosso
LOL
as if the TSX lines isn't too long alreayd!!

I want a 450 gr .475 semi spitz4er (schuler nose) and a 500 gr .510 of the same style

that would take AT LEAST .10 off the length


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15 September 2007, 22:06
NFMike
Better than that Jeffe, ~.3" shorter.