Richard.Howe
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Who has used Barnes Triple Shocks, and what was your experience? These things sure are pricey -- and I don't want to waste them while experimenting, especially if someone else have already discovered their likes/dislikes.
- Did you discover any tricks to make them more accurate? Are any tricks even necessary to get MOA?
- Distance from lands? Barnes recommends 0.050" (0.030"-0.070", but tech at Barnes says 0.050" is typically best)
- How dependent on barrel cleanliness?
- How did your loads for TSX compare to same-weight loads under jacketed bullets? I know that X-bullets have historically required reduced charges (and lower velocities) because of hardness-related pressure problems. Did the TSX totally or partially alleviate this issue?
- Barnes reloading manual recommends stepping one bullet size down from whatever you're used to using in a particular load. For example, I typically load 150s (BT, Accubond, etc.) in my 308 gun for deer. So Barnes would recommend trying the 130gr. TSX. You tried this approach in this/another diameter?
Thanks everyone!
Rich
- Did you discover any tricks to make them more accurate? Are any tricks even necessary to get MOA?
- Distance from lands? Barnes recommends 0.050" (0.030"-0.070", but tech at Barnes says 0.050" is typically best)
- How dependent on barrel cleanliness?
- How did your loads for TSX compare to same-weight loads under jacketed bullets? I know that X-bullets have historically required reduced charges (and lower velocities) because of hardness-related pressure problems. Did the TSX totally or partially alleviate this issue?
- Barnes reloading manual recommends stepping one bullet size down from whatever you're used to using in a particular load. For example, I typically load 150s (BT, Accubond, etc.) in my 308 gun for deer. So Barnes would recommend trying the 130gr. TSX. You tried this approach in this/another diameter?
Thanks everyone!
Rich
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