Ttsx vs tsx in 7mm08

[lungpuncher1]

Ive ordered some 120 nosler bt to try out in my new 7mm08 i built but i keep leaning towards wanting to try the Barnes also.

What would be the noticeable differences in the 140gr ttsx vs the 140gr tsx?

Here's a pic of the gun. It used to be a savage 270, so it being a long action i can seat the bullets way out there if needed without hurting cycling. Just finished it, waiting on the scope and rings to come in tomorrow.

 

[markwondi]

Either will work great on deer. I suggest you look at the 120gr TTSX instead of the 140gr though.

 

[lungpuncher1]

Was actually thinking of this being a western load if i go is the reason for 140gr. Ill work a 120gr nbt load up for deer

 

[Deer Assassin]

i have pushed the 110 ttsx to 3675 fps 7 saum

killed 3 deer 2 at close range bullet held together and performed great


i may load them for 7/08

 

[backstraps]

I think the only noticeable difference may be the bullet co-eff

I would use the one your gun shoots the best

 

[lungpuncher1]

I think the only noticeable difference may be the bullet co-eff

I would use the one your gun shoots the best

I may just go with the ttsx first then.

I've read online that the ttsx open up a little faster. Anyone heard that?

 

[7mm08]

I think the only noticeable difference may be the bullet co-eff

I would use the one your gun shoots the best

Agree because you will never recover the bullet to see how it opened up. All pass thrus on all my deer with 140g TSX.

 

[Hunter 257W]

The only justification for using a solid copper alloy bullet in my opinion is with cartridges that achieve very high velocity. By very high, I mean starting around 3,500 ft/sec. They are also nice for game with really heavy bones. I've only used them in my 257 Weatherby - never felt a need to with the 25-06 or 270. I went with the TTSX for their higher ballistic coefficient and got good accuracy so never even tried the original TSX. Considering the lower velocity of the 7mm-08 I see no need to use such a bullet unless you just want to give them a try.

I would think the TTSX would probably open up a bit faster due to the plastic point acting as a wedge as it's driven into the hollow point but I have no proof of that. I've shot 4 deer with the 100 grain .257 TTSX and only one didn't exit. I hit that deer just behind the shoulder quartering towards me and the bullet stopped against the front of the pelvis and completely shattered the pelvic bone. I never found it though as I got caught up in the details of processing the meat and didn't pay enough attention when gutting the deer.

 

[treefarmer]

The TTSX is supposed to open faster than the TSX because of the Tip. I use the TSX in my 30-06 and was impressed with the 3 deer I took. It knocked two flat and the third left a great trail to follow. I hadn't dropped many deer in their tracks in 40 years of hunting. I shoot a 130 grain on the advice from Barnes. Call them and tell them what you want to do (deer, target, etc.) and ask for their suggestion of bullet weight, TSX vs. TTSX, and load information. The person I spoke with was very helpful.

 

[DaveB]

I load the 120 TTSX Barnes in my 7mm08 Axis and they are just as accurate as the 120 Nosler Ballistic tip.