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77 grain matchking vs 70 barnes TSX in 556
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07/18/16 11:28 PM
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Ive been waiting awhile for the 70 gr Barnes TSX bullet in 556 to come in to Midway. Its been on backorder forever it seems so today I was looking around and saw that they have IMI 556 77 gr in Sierra Match kings. SO I ordered some.
I hear excellent things about both bullets. Most of my shots at pigs or yotes are closer than or around 100 yards in thick cover.
I have no experience with either bullet in any caliber was just wondering if there is any difference?
I have also heard these are both great hunting bullets even though the sierra matchking says it is for Target
Comments on which one you prefer and why will be appreciated
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Re: 77 grain matchking vs 70 barnes TSX in 556
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07/18/16 11:48 PM
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Personally, I would have picked the Match Kings over the TSX anyway. They are consistent, easy to make shoot, and have often done a good job at quickly killing things.
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Re: 77 grain matchking vs 70 barnes TSX in 556
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07/19/16 01:16 PM
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I canceled my order with Midway last night before they shipped it.
I did order Match Kings but did I really want the gameking bullet instead?
Did I screw up and luckily caught it or is the Matchking a good hunting bullet? And I should just order them
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Re: 77 grain matchking vs 70 barnes TSX in 556
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07/19/16 10:14 PM
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I like Matchkings for hogs. Some guys may come on here and tell their success stories with them. Most everyone else will tell you Matchkings are labeled as a target bullet and shouldn't be hunted with. I like them for hogs most of all. Hogs having their tough hide makes a stout bullet do well.
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Re: 77 grain matchking vs 70 barnes TSX in 556
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07/19/16 10:19 PM
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This is definitely a hog killing only round for me and you of all people know so I am reordering them now.
Thanks!
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