Barnes Bashing

[Jim the Plumber]

I picked those up in a trade, so don't know the history, but, they appear to be an early version of the 647 grain triple shock:
http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/694907/barnes-triple-shock-x-bullets-50-bmg-510-diameter-647-grain-hollow-point-boat-tail-lead-free-box-of-20

[Curly]

Didn't Barnes get started by making heavy-for-caliber lead bullets?  I think they call them Barnes "Original" or something?   For instance I think they made 160gr or maybe heavier .277 cal bullets.  Anybody know?

[Curly]

I googled barnes original and I see they still make lead bullets, but only in large caliber now.

I did find where they used to make 180 gr .277 bullets, so I was remembering correctly.

Mac-

Barnes isn't making them anymore.  They don't offer any original style bullets between the 115 grain .243" and the .348" size.  You might have to cruise the gun shows and keep an eye on ebay for these, or have someone with a bullet swager make some similar bullets for you.

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/medium-bore-rifles/where-to-find-180-grain-barnes-original-277/

(If anybody cares)........just some history.............