Copper versus Lead

[Curly]

I like copper for close shots (under 400 yards), lead for longer shots (over 400 yards). 

[Bob33]

My advice: try loading some Barnes. Start with a bullet that's 10% to 20% lighter than you would normally use with a conventional jacketed bullet. See how they shoot in your rifle. If they shoot well, give them a try on game.

There are man years of wasted life energy spent on debating Barnes vs. conventional bullets. Don't go down that rabbit hole.  See for yourself.

[BULLBLASTER]

  to bob 33 s post. There is no doubt that the Barnes work. I have tried many types of bullets and so far prefer the lead core. Better accuracy for me as well as less copper fouling in my barrel. I haven't tried the e tips or gmx but may in the future. I like heavier for caliber bullets and usually can get heavier in traditional lead core bullets.

[Curly]

Copper is also a good option for recoil sensitive shooter, like kids or women.  For example if you have your wife using your 30-06, you could load it up with 130 gr bullets for lighter recoil than what you'd normally use in a lead bullet (probably 150 gr or so in lead).   

[Wacenturion]

My list of rifle calibers....

.243 Winchester

.257 Roberts

.270 (potentially....looking at one)

.308 Winchester

30-30 Winchester

.300 Win. Mag

.270 WSM

.325 WSM

Looks like the TSX offers a somewhat lager selection of heavier weight bullets over the TTSX in the same caliber.  As an example....8mm (.325 WSM)...TTSX 160 grain....TSX 180 and 200 grain.  Similar in other calibers.

Bob...as you said...

"My advice: try loading some Barnes. Start with a bullet that's 10% to 20% lighter than you would normally use with a conventional jacketed bullet. See how they shoot in your rifle. If they shoot well, give them a try on game.'

That's exactly what I was planning on doing.  Also plan on using Hodgdon Varget powder.....any thoughts?  Seem to be some good loads on most of the calibers above using it, as well as people generally liking that particular powder.