Anyone Using the Nosler E-Tip Bullets?

[Mike450r]

it only let me page back to one of my kids draws,  then took me back to he not drawn yet screen

[Intruder]

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

That might be the case 5-10 years ago.  I know folks who wouldn't give ya a bag of beans for a box of Nosler bullets... so to some degree these kind of discussions degrade into a Ford vs. Chevy thing.

It certainly seems like in the big game hunting ranks the use of the TSX has grown immensely over the last 3-5 years though.  For many PHs in Africa they are fast becoming the bullet of choice.  Again, I'm not knockin Nosler but I've had nothing but good results using the TSX and nothing but great customer service from Barnes.  I've gotten several emails and phone calls from them when I was first developing a load for my gun.  Sub 1" groups, 200fps faster than normal, and 98% weight retention.... what's not to like?  That being said, if they don't shoot out of your gun don't shoot em. 

[Ray]

What's not to like is that they don't have a good selection of bullets on some calibers, the bullets have the little grooves on the side of them so I cannot get exact overall length, the load data is not very good.

[WDFW-SUX]

When the tsx first came out I was told that I could use the xlc data and also the xbt data just work up to max

[Ray]

That's 2 days late. I have a great load and sub 1 inch grouping from some tsx bullets but I don't think they shoot any better than any other bullet. They should have that load data published instead of having customers resort to phone calls and hearsay... I look forward to Nosler bullets but I am not a TSX fanatic like some people around here are. It's just a bullet.

[ICEMAN]

What's not to like is that they don't have a good selection of bullets on some calibers, the bullets have the little grooves on the side of them so I cannot get exact overall length, the load data is not very good.

Agree, not much heavy choices in .300cal

[MountainWalk]

I didnt pay much attention to this thread when it was current, but this past weekend, i read some pro con  article in some hunting rag. the pro lead ban guy, Ron Spomer, did make some interesting points. For one, it would be a good chance to show all the non hunters and anti hunters that HUNTERS are always thinking of the envirement, that we are on the forefront of conservation and the envirement. Two, it would better for us, PC, PR wise if we did it on our own, and not be drug kicking and screaming. Three, it would be cheaper, possibly. I cant recall all of the specifics, but both sides did have valid points. 

We have several lead free bullets already, so I dont think its such a big stretch. Was someone saying tht the new e bullets lack a cannelure?

[bobcat]

This is what it looks like:

[ICEMAN]

They should name that the Chantrelle Express or something. Very "mushroomy" looking... If I found that laying in the woods, I would sautee' it up at home!

[MountainWalk]

Is the caliber offerings extensive? I have read where they dont make such and such weights, but what cals do they offer?

[bobcat]

From their website:

Available in
270cal 130gr.
7mm 150gr.
30cal. 150gr.
30cal. 180gr.

[Bookworm]

I can vouch for the 180 grain E- Tip for an elk dropper. One shot 300 wsm at about 300 yards, took a couple of steps and went down. Shot angle was slight angling away, went in a couple of ribs behind shoulder, thru the top of the heart, out the off shoulder. very little blood shot in the meat, the guide was very impressed with bullett performance.

[deaddog]

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.

         I read some where that barns reload data book is full of errors, and that you should call for corrected data before loading from their book.

[coonhound]

I can't stand the effort it takes to work up a good sub 1" group with any of the Barnes products I've shot.  With any bullet Nosler has offered I've had no problem working up a load that performs great.  I will welcome another solid bullet other than Barnes, I get real tired of cleaning my barrel after a couple groups, not a fan of solid copper.  Looks like the E-tip is an alloy, hopefully it's a clean shooter.  Can't wait to give them a try.

Coon

[C-Money]

I have never been around any all copper bullets. I know very little about them. I am having a hard time even thinking about using them. First time I saw one was this year, Firefighter4607 loaded some up. I have been a interbond user for so long, it is hard to think of change. The new Nosler E tip I do find interesting. Probably wont try it until I am forced. Nice to know we have a few alternatives. Anyone have any on game performance pictures of copper bullet kills??