This post is to let the 270 fans out there know what the Barnes 110g TTSX is capable of doing in the field.

My rifle of choice is the 270 Win Ruger M77 Hawkeye equipped with a Burris Black Diamond 8x32 scope.

I have been an avid deer hunter for the past 50 years and a dedicated reloader for the past 40 years. I have always shoot Nosler bullets in a variety of rifles over the years and have no complaints with that bullet. It has put a lot of deer in my freezer & some nice horns on the wall.

In 2009 I got interested in the Barnes TTSX 130 and loaded them with 57.5g of H3841sc. This round was very accurate and put 3 deer in the freezer for me. One a nice 9pt, chest shoot at 225 yards (stand to feeder). Two does at the same range, both neck shoots.

In 2010 I decided to try the Barnes 110g TTSX because I wanted a little flatter trajectory due to the distances of possible shots at our lease. I loaded the 110g TTSX with 57.5g of H4350, OAL 3.340, velocity 3300 fps. Shoot 7/8” 3 round groups at 100 yards. Went to the lease and took a really nice 10pt at 225 yard. The bullet entered just behind the left shoulder and exited just behind his right shoulder. The bullet shattered ribs on entry and exit, exit wound was approximately 2.5”. The heart & lungs were torn to pieces. I was amazed at the damage that bullet caused. After impact the buck ran for 10 yards & dropped.

This year while in Cabela’s I found that Federal loaded the 270 win with the Barnes 110 TTSX with an advertised velocity of 3400 fps.. When I examined the round I saw the seating depth was much deeper than the rounds I was loading. I bought the box and measured the OAL, it was 3.22. With my rifle still “Zeroed” for the OAL round of 3.340 I shoot a 3/4” group one half inch right of zero point. I was surprised to say the least.

So far this hunting season I have taken 2 does at 220 yards both neck shots with devastating wounds, a 10 point (same distance, left shoulder shot) all 3 deer dropped in their tracks. Shot a bore hog, that we estimated would weigh about 350 lbs. The hog was walking at a 45 degree angle at about 150 yards, the bullet entered the neck and from what we could tell it exited his mouth. He dropped in his tracks.

The Barnes 110 TTSX in my 270 is hands down the best performing round I have ever shoot.

looks like they are upping the pressure in the case with the lower seating

why would seating the bullet deeper increase the pressure??

Im not real sure what your point with the post is. Barnes have proven to be great performers if you run them light and fast, which is sounds like you are.

If you are looking for why the factory loading is faster, then I am sure it could be that they used a different powder, a longer test barrel than the 22-24" found on most 270's, and wether or not you are loading max loads or not.

matt

Not sure your comment was directed at me but if so;
the post was for information purposes for those folks who may be considering the subject bullet and one persons experience with it.

Good deal. I wasnt sure if it was that or you were trying to match the 3400. Sounds like they are working well for you

If your post was directed at me, I was asking the previous poster (Andrew mar) if he thought just increasing the seating depth (keeping all other variables constant) would increase the pressure/velocity. Of course it will not.

I load them on 22-250,25-06,270,308,300 Wthrby,30-378Wthrby, & a
couple of 338 Wins...Always load a lighter projectile because it
will hold together, pentrate deeper than lead, and travel faster
because of the lighter wgt...Use 130 gr in my 308..took a doe
at 254 yrs measured..neck..DRT..never kicked...My 22-250 w/55 gr
projectiles X no 22444 and 36gr TAC w/shoot 3/8in or better groups and pent. a deer stem to stern and exit...DD

Glad to hear that they worked so well. I have some 110g Barnes TAC-X bullets that I caught on sale last year, worked up a load but was a little afraid to try them on deer myself until I heard about their performance from someone who's used them first hand. The TAC-X from what I understand is basically a TSX, but has gone through some additional testing for use as a defense type of round. I have a chance at a doe meat hunt next weekend and may work the load back up and try them out then, if I end up going on the hunt. Thanks, for the post!

Hope you get to go on the hunt. If you use the TAC-X let us know how it performed. GOOD LUCK

Will do. Merry Christmas all!

Went on doe hunt this past weekend, but was unsuccessful as the deer just weren't moving, due to the heat. I may have another chance to go in a couple more weeks, if they haven't killed out by then.