Usually the thought process about Barnes is that you can use very light for caliber bullets at high velocity and get equal or greater penetration than conventional weight cup and cores.Honestly that’s what I’d shoot out of a 243. I don’t like going below 130gr in 270.
I know one example doesn't mean much but I couldn't find a single drop of blood from that buck I shot. But 24 calibers usually don't leave a bunch of blood in my experience and I will say that his internal organs were destroyed.I'd bet the 95gr Ttsx will work.
I have shot quite a few deer with Barnes bullets and 99% are No tracking or very short recovery with Stevie Wonder blood trails.
Every now and then we all place a bullet perfectly, only the animal didn't read the script. They are dead but they don't know it and they go further than the last 20 hit in the same area. It happens. I trust the majority over one anomaly.
That is why there are so many bullets to choose from, we all have our favorites and confidence is a big part of success.I know one example doesn't mean much but I couldn't find a single drop of blood from that buck I shot. But 24 calibers usually don't leave a bunch of blood in my experience and I will say that his internal organs were destroyed.
I just have more faith in a good cup and core for deer hunting.
Yes it was a pass through with a dime sized exit hole.I don't know if I would say use a very light bullet
I think they just say to use a lighter one.
If I was shooting a .270 I might choose the 110gr TTSX over the 95gr TTSX. I would shoot a 130gr cup and core from a .270. If I used 110gr cup and core varmint bullets in a .270 I might choose the 95gr TTSX.
@furtaker did you get a pass through on the shot? I am not sure I would have chose that light of a bullet in your case but I would use it in a .243, in fact I have some to try...one day.
I tried pushing 130gr TSX close to 3150 and there is just no reason to tear up that much. There were bone fragments coming out of the entry hole on about a 75 yard shot.
@Dewayne w are you shooting coastal deer where you are or the larger variety?
Been riding the hay cutter no cell service...Paging @BriarPatch99
I am NOT a fan of the TSX Barnes ...add another "T" in front and you got a very good bullet ...I've only killed one deer with a TSX and it was an 85gr out of a 240 Weatherby at 3450fps. I wasn't impressed. Ran 100yds with a perfect shoulder shot and I found zero blood except for where he fell. I have a hunch that a Hornady Interlock would have left him laying on the spot.
They are excellent penetrators.
This is wrong way of thinking Barnes TTSX.... I don’t like going below 130gr in 270.
The 80 TTSX would probably be a better choice in the 240.I am NOT a fan of the TSX Barnes ...add another "T" in front and you got a very good bullet ...
Folks for some reason can't get past the light bullet ordeal .... they think in terms of lead core bullet ... The TTSX are different ...much different... and you have think different... most "bad" stories about the TTSX are wrong choice of weight or bad shot... most ...
Interesting results from a TSX. I’ve used TSX’s and TTSX’s in several cartridges and witnessed results from others shooting them and yet to be disappointed.I know one example doesn't mean much but I couldn't find a single drop of blood from that buck I shot. But 24 calibers usually don't leave a bunch of blood in my experience and I will say that his internal organs were destroyed.
I just have more faith in a good cup and core for deer hunting.