Barnes MRX

[catwithboost]

Anyone try the Barnes MRX yet? I am thinking about loading some for 7mm mag.

[Intruder]

Not familiar with that bullet.  What's it's claim to fame?

Are you thinkin the MRX?

[catwithboost]

Yes MRX.

[Intruder]

You did originally say MRG, right?  Cuz now it says MRX.

Shoots very similarly to the TSX.  In testing we did w/ my buddies 300 RUM it was tough to tell a difference.  IMO it isn't worth the extra $.  If you were really into shooting a big banger consistently at ranges over 500 yards maaaybe.  But the BC isn't appreciably better so you're really putting a lot of faith in the distributed weight design and extra density at the core.  It makes sense, I just don't know how much practical advantage you're gaining for almost double the $. 

[catwithboost]

It said MPX before. I have been reloading the Tipped TSX but a friend hunts in Idaho and Montana and most his shoots are 500-600 yards so was looking at the MRX.