Anyone Using the Nosler E-Tip Bullets?

[Ray]

Thoughts?

[ICEMAN]

Probably the wave of the future with the no lead design. They do seem to mushroom...well...like a mushroom. Retention is good. I love boat tails...

I just hate having lead forced out by the environmentalist wackos.

http://www.nosler.com/?p=3&bullet=20

[Bookworm]

I bought some when I was down in Bend last month. I haven't loaded any up yet.

[Ray]

I was thinking that when compared to tsx they have at least one advantage. Those little ridges on the side of the tsx bullets make it harder for me to get the overall length on the bullet when reloading because I cannot seat the bullet on a depression for example... That can affect accuracy and from my point of view makes me think less of the tsx. At the same time they say that those ridges help relieve pressure and improve accuracy. I'm not sure I buy that and think of those two marketing reactions to flaws are just that. Who knows.

As far as environmental folks go... I think that bullet manufacturers have a vested interest to keep their business going. I am glad to see they are not complacent enough to ignore a possible need from shooters until the last minute ... and therefore are designing something before it is too late.

[jdb]

I like the forward thinking but until they ban the use of the partition why use anything else?

[catwithboost]

What caliber are you loading with the TSX? I have gotten lucky with the 7mm mag and not had to deal with that. Looks like the e tip come in a 150gr for the 7mm. I will pick some up and give them a try. If you try them first pm me and I will do the same.

[Ray]

I like the forward thinking but until they ban the use of the partition why use anything else?

From the latest poll I'd say we're almost there.

[Ray]

What caliber are you loading with the TSX? I have gotten lucky with the 7mm mag and not had to deal with that. Looks like the e tip come in a 150gr for the 7mm. I will pick some up and give them a try. If you try them first pm me and I will do the same.

It's not about luck it's about getting things done right without having to compromise my techniques for a strange bullet design. Why would I buy a bullet like a tsx if this one shot better? It's cheaper and if the performance is better and it's easier to load I will use it.

[catwithboost]

The price is a lot lower. I am going to try them for sure.

[bobcat]

Most of what I know about the e-tip I read on 24hourcampfire. I really want to give them a try but probably won't until next year, as I already have plenty of rounds loaded up and don't want to spend the money right now on more load development. I've had really good luck with the Barnes TSX in my 270 Win. but I'd rather give my support to Nosler if their bullets will shoot as good as the TSX does. The pure copper bullets are the way to go in my opinion, because they simply do not come apart, no matter how high the velocity or how much bone is hit. When I get around to it I will try the 150 grain e-tip in my 30-06. At just over 3000 feet per second, that combination will be ideal for anything from antelope to elk.

[demontang]

I would use them but they dont make them that big yet (.338) I like the 200gr nosler accubounds for everything I shoot at around here.

[Intruder]

No first hand experience.  Have heard mixed reports but mostly (+).  I'm gonna have a hard time givin up using TSXs.  Barnes really impresses me with there innovation, service, quality, etc.  Not knockin Nosler but Barnes in my mind doesn't take a back seat to anyone.

A cheaper alternative is attractive though.  Will be interested to hear what folks think as they start shooting these. 

[Ray]

Most people think of barnes as the lesser bullet manufacturer...

[Ray]

Without the tsx their bullet line has historically been stinko. I don't even like their varmint grenades.

[Ray]

I believe the nosler line is a little bit more than the partition. Not to mention tsx reloading data is not that great and the bullet selection for their top of the line .257 tsx is poor.