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22-250 and Barnes 50gr TTSX
31 December 2011, 07:47
glocker1722-250 and Barnes 50gr TTSX
Anyone using the newer 50gr TTSX. I want to try them in a 1-12" 22-250. Looking for a review of their performance. Using it for smallish whitetail, feral hogs, and whatever else wanders by....
31 December 2011, 18:27
ledvmHave not loaded any...but...it is next on my list after I finish with the 45's in the Hornet.
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J. Lane Easter, DVM
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01 January 2012, 02:14
Cliff LyleSpeaking of, do you have any information or data you would like to share with us regarding your 45 grain TSX and the Hornet?
I'm interested in trying it out.
01 January 2012, 23:47
ledvmSee the other thread...it is a work in progress.
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J. Lane Easter, DVM
A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House
No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991.
02 January 2012, 00:00
graybirdI'll be working up a load for the 55 gr TTSX in my buddy's 22-250. In Oklahoma, we're limited to 55 gr bullets for use on deer and antelope.
Graybird
"Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning."
03 January 2012, 20:30
700 nitroyour state tells you what bullet weights you have to use? plz tell me your joking and if its not the state that limits you but only the local store then you arnt limited to only what they, have use mail order...
04 January 2012, 05:08
graybird700 Nitro,
Here are the regulations from Oklahoma regarding minimum bullet weight:
quote:
Legal Means of Taking
•Rifles: Centerfire rifles firing at least a 55-grain weight soft-nosed or hollow-point bullet and having an overall cartridge case length of 1 1/4 inches or longer (9mm rifles are not legal). Clips or magazines of all .22 caliber centerfire firearms may not be capable of holding more than seven rounds of ammunition.
And here are the regulations regarding Colorado and minimum bullet diameter and size:
quote:
LEGAL HUNTING METHODS
1. CENTERFIRE RIFLES
a. Must be minimum of .24 caliber (6 mm).
b. Must have a minimum 16-inch barrel and be at least 26 inches long.
c. If semiautomatic, they can hold a maximum of six rounds in the magazine and chamber combined.
d. Must use expanding bullets that weigh minimum 70 grains for deer, pronghorn and bear, 85 grains for elk and moose,and have an impact energy (at 100 yards) of 1,000-ft. pounds as rated by manufacturer.
e. It is illegal to hunt game birds, small-game mammals or furbearers with a centerfire rifle larger than .23 caliber during regular rifle deer and elk seasons west of I-25, without an unfilled deer or elk license for the season. A small-game,furbearer or unfilled big-game license is required.
Graybird
"Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning."
04 January 2012, 05:28
700 nitroholy shit you were not joking.....
04 January 2012, 06:00
Cliff LyleIt's been that way since the state finally allowed .224 calibers for deer hunting.
04 January 2012, 06:02
Cliff Lylequote:
Originally posted by ledvm:
See the other thread...it is a work in progress.
Found it. Thanks Doc.
04 January 2012, 08:02
mike7mm08The Barnes non tipped 53 grain TSX would not stabilize in my 1in12 Ruger. Would think the 50 grain version tipped version is going to be about the same length so I would not be too optimistic that they are going to work in a 1in12.
04 January 2012, 08:31
FjoldThe 50 grain Barnes Varmint Grenades would not work in my 1:12" twist barrel.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
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04 January 2012, 10:28
woodelfI shoot the 53gr TSX behind RL-15 out if my cheap stevens model 200. It will shoot a quater inch group if I can do my part. It has a 1 in 12 twist. I tired the 60 gr partition and couldn't get then to shoot.
05 January 2012, 17:09
Ken Clineso, by law, you could use a super explosive type hollow point for deer in 55 grains, but a controlled expansion 53 grain is illegal? Sounds logical enough to be drawn up by lawmakers.
06 January 2012, 03:19
graybirdquote:
Originally posted by Ken Cline:
so, by law, you could use a super explosive type hollow point for deer in 55 grains, but a controlled expansion 53 grain is illegal? Sounds logical enough to be drawn up by lawmakers.
The way the law reads, yes, you are correct. The nice thing though is now we have the 55 grain TTSX available, which is legal.
Graybird
"Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... it's the reckoning."
06 January 2012, 20:14
700 nitrojust a side note and not to high jack the thread but im actully suprized at the all out killing eff of varming bullets on larg game mind you most shots taken are head shots
i droped a 34 year old horse today had to put it down. shot it with a 17 hmr and a 20 grain xtp i took a side brain shot at 48 yards the hole top brain cavatie exploded just like shooting a 2L pop bottle full of water it was alot.......alot messeyer than i was expecting death was obv instant mind you i always take head neck shots on game under 125 yards if the target is clear....