Barnes TTSX 100gr -- Any good reloading info?

[Michael-95037]

Squid, Did you get to the range? How did those 100gr Tac-TX loads workout? The anticipation is killing me...

[Squid]

Squid, Did you get to the range? How did those 100gr Tac-TX loads workout? The anticipation is killing me...

Unfortunately, no. The only day this entire month it rained in San Diego was Thursday, so I didn't get to go. I'm planning for this upcomming Wednesday so hopefully the weather will be good. Once I do, I will start a new thead and break down each group moa to include FPS.

[Squid]

Squid your good sir. Wasn't questioning your data but the data that Longtubeman posted.

There is no way that is happening without some serious side effects.

His post reminds me of a member that use too post here under the name xcountryrider.

All good. This was just my way of agreeing with you. Even H335 at 30.4 is a compressed load. A2460 at 30.3 is compressed so I stopped at 30.0. IMHO, anything over that is playing with fire and risk personal safety.

[meatsweats]

I’m bringing this back up top. Recently purchased some Barnes 100 grain TTSX pills. First time loading an all copper projectile. I’m using Benchmark powder- OAL 2.260. Best accuracy I could get was 1.5” at 100 yards. Just under 28 grains of BM. I shortened the OAL to 2.25 and loaded up some more. Haven’t been able to get to the range. I will say I’m a bit disappointed in the variations in bullet length + or - .005 is unacceptable while paying for a premium bullet. This is probably a one and done. I may try benchmark with the 107 TMK.
MS

[toolsofthetrade]

Ive killed deer and coyotes with them, worked fine. I think my load is with cfe 223, I'll have to look

[Longtubeman]

Hi , every gun is different, chambers are different, if you don't like the info, dont use it. I have been reloading 45 years, I'm still here, yes I load hot! I said ( these are hot loads, so back off to start) .as for your major red flag BS, I dont do BS, dont have too!

[A5BLASTER]

Hi , every gun is different, chambers are different, if you don't like the info, dont use it. I have been reloading 45 years, I'm still here, yes I load hot! I said ( these are hot loads, so back off to start) .as for your major red flag BS, I dont do BS, dont have too!

Well by God we have it gents this fella found the unicorn 6.5 grendel super short ultra magnum we have all been looking for.

You do realize how silly you sound when you say your putting 35 grains of powder in a case that can only hold 35 grains of water. And that's when there is no bullet in the case neck.

My bolt grendel loads will break a ar15 grendel of that I'm sure. So yea you are full of the BS when you say your putting 35 grains of powder in a 35 grain water capacity case.

And even more BS when you say your running it out of an ar grendel.

So yea I'm going too call and throw a big red BS flag every time sir.

[Longtubeman]

Well gee assblaster your real special! I have watched longtubeman load these rounds and have been beside him on the firing line, have the targets to prove as well as several bystanders, it also took a antelope. Drop tube loading is an art form, don't try it.

[A5BLASTER]

Well gee assblaster your real special! I have watched longtubeman load these rounds and have been beside him on the firing line, have the targets to prove as well as several bystanders, it also took a antelope. Drop tube loading is an art form, don't try it.

Lol so you were right next too yourself watching yourself do the shooting lol.

Dude the case only holds 35 grains of water too the very tippy top of the case neck. Where do you think 35 grains of powder will end up when you put it in the case lol.

I'm useing powders well know too members of this board too safely fit more in the grendel case then the powder you said your useing and I have to vibra settle the load so I can seat the bullet at 2.300 coal.

So yea big BS flag.

But that's enough of me jacking up the op thread. I just hope no one finds what you said as serious and blows up their weapon and themselfs.

[Longtubeman]

Ha,ha, that was my wife who caught your last bit of ignorance, she was just trying to set you straight on your lack of having an open mind. Guy there are people who know more then you. I was trying to share knowledge with you. The fact that you dont want to learn, and think you know ever thing is sad. Good luck!

[Bearcat74]

I’m bringing this back up top. Recently purchased some Barnes 100 grain TTSX pills. First time loading an all copper projectile. I’m using Benchmark powder- OAL 2.260. Best accuracy I could get was 1.5” at 100 yards. Just under 28 grains of BM. I shortened the OAL to 2.25 and loaded up some more. Haven’t been able to get to the range. I will say I’m a bit disappointed in the variations in bullet length + or - .005 is unacceptable while paying for a premium bullet. This is probably a one and done. I may try benchmark with the 107 TMK.
MS

Is your +/- .005” measured from the tip or the ogive? I’ve never had bullets from the same box vary that much from the ogive. Tip to tip length won’t impact accuracy, ogive variation can.

[Longtubeman]

I use 2.500, with cfe 223 and have got .363 groups so far.

[meatsweats]

Measured tip to base. I do have a comparator to measure tip to ojive.

After today’s range trip I’m done with my Lee dies for the Grendel.

Ordered new brass and dies today. Will give an update on my next range visit.

MS

[Longtubeman]

range report from previous mentioned post squares are3/4 inch[ATTACH=CONFIG]14334[/ATTACH]

[centerfire]

That's scary.

[Thelongrifle]

The powder may be more dense than water , therefore it won't take up as much space.

[Longtubeman]

The powder may be more dense than water , therefore it won't take up as much space.

also if you use a drop tube!

[grayfox]

Most powders IIRC have slightly less density than H2O, although close... 0.99-ish just off the top of my (aging!!) head...

[centerfire]

I use 2.500, with cfe 223 and have got .363 groups so far.

Please post a picture of 95gr VMAX loaded to 2.5"

[Longtubeman]

Please post a picture of 95gr VMAX loaded to 2.5"

why?