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Re: Barnes Vortex TSX Ammo for Bear
« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2014, 08:46:32 PM »
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on using 180 grain Barnes Vortex TSX on Bear. I just purchased a Tikka T3 .300 win mag and thought I'd give this ammo a try. Any Thoughts??

I will be shooting this exact combo this year for bear/deer. Have a break on my tikka though
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Re: Barnes Vortex TSX Ammo for Bear
« Reply #16 on: April 12, 2014, 06:53:03 PM »
I used the 180gr tsx with my 300WSM. They shoot great well under 1 moa. Shot a cow elk with them at 240y. Pass through heart , good sxpansion, no blood outside of the animal, complete devastation inside. Couldn't of tracked the animal but wouldn't have needed to either. I've never seen such blood coagulation inside an animal. Anyway, drew Monroe so I'll be shootng them at a bruin hopefully soon!

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Re: Barnes Vortex TSX Ammo for Bear
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2014, 08:31:26 AM »
Those of you shooting the 168gr TTSX's out of your .300WSM what is your recipe?  I just loaded up some for my Tikka with 65.5 grains of H4350 but haven't had a chance to shoot them yet.

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Re: Barnes Vortex TSX Ammo for Bear
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2014, 07:12:29 PM »
Every rifles sweet spot is different but my rifle loves the accurate magpro with 70grains in 300wsm with federal magnum match grade primers

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Re: Barnes Vortex TSX Ammo for Bear
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2014, 07:17:44 PM »
Can't go wrong with Barnes.  But, discussing ammo is like taking caliber, beer, and women.  Everyone has a different opinion.
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