Barnes TTSX 130gr and 30-06

[JohnCZ]

Hi all
I have a Blaser R93 in 30-06 and I have been considering with the idea of using the Barnes TTSX 130gr bullet on Fallow deer at stalking ranges. I usually load Hornady SST 150gr over 57 grains of AR2209 and that has worked well at moderate ranges.
Considering the short barrel on the Blaser (22.7") I have AR2206H (H4895) & AR2208 (Varget) available, has anyone loaded for these and tried them on small to medium deer? (Barnes recommends both of these powders)
I have loaded the Barnes TTSX 168gr in my 300WbyMag @ 3280fps but have yet to try that on game.
Thanks
John

[slugslinger]

I haven't used that combination of 30-06 and 130g bullet - it should be screaming MV.
But Barnes bullets like high velocity to mushroom well, and you'll surely get that with that 130g bullet from a 30-06.
Also be careful about the jump or leade which tends to be higher for Barnes bullets - Barnes website can give you specifics.

Regards,

[SPEEDY]

Strangely enough, I get better bullet expansion and quickest kills with the 150gn TTSX then I do from the 130gn TTSX.
My barrel on the K95 is a bit shorter then that, but I get similar velocity from both bullets too. I think there's only around 85-100fps between them but the 150gn has better SD/BC and energy.
I use Reloader 17 myself but if those are your two choices I'd probably go the AR2208 myself, although I'd plug both through QL to get me in the ball park.

[Olsen]

Shot 1 fox and 8 roe bucks, with TTSX 130 grain, but in 308, they works perfect. From 18 to 205 meter, no problem

Used to shoot GMX, but cant get them here anymore, and the new CX is still not here, so now Barnes TTSX, and they work great