Win Deer Season XP - thoughts and initial performance

[Wolfshead]

My Brother In-law uses these with great results, and he really likes them.
I’m currently using Nosler Accubon handloads, also with great results.
However NY is probably going to force my hand on State lands (which I spend a lot of time on) soon, and possibly next season.
So I’m looking into Barnes TTSX.
Another reason I may be making the change is the meat loss due to the fragmentation of the bullet, and the possibility of lead ingestion from consuming the meat.
My self, I’m not too worried about that as much as I am for my Grandchildren who also consume the meat.
It has been shown that it takes very little to affect our little ones, and the damage could be permanent.
Ive read some studies, and seen the results of some tests that show there are a lot of microscopic particles that travel a long ways from the actual wound possibly contaminating the meat.
Im not on a soapbox or anything, and I’m not proposing that everyone should not use lead bullets. I’m just explaining my reasons for not using them.

 

[beagler]

Great accuracy and performance on deer with the 350 Legend. They shoot sub moa and leave good blood trails.

 

[brewer12345]

Great accuracy and performance on deer with the 350 Legend. They shoot sub moa and leave good blood trails.

Are they as explosive as in higher velocity cartridges?

 

[md7]

Great accuracy and performance on deer with the 350 Legend. They shoot sub moa and leave good blood trails.

Accuracy has been consistently good with this ammo in my 308, also. 3/4” at 100 yards is normal with a few groups that are a touch under 3/4”.

The worst group I had was 7/8” and that was prone on the dirt using my hunting pack as a rest.

As to blood trails…. Only killed two this year and neither ran far enough to need trailing. They were down fast, and no further than 10 to 15 yards from where they were hit.

Time and more kills will tell the tale, but so far so good.

 

[md7]

Are they as explosive as in higher velocity cartridges?

I’ve wondered this too. I also wonder if they’re less explosive from higher velocity cartridges at distance where fps drops to around 1800 or so fps.

 

[brewer12345]

I’ve wondered this too. I also wonder if they’re less explosive from higher velocity cartridges at distance where fps drops to around 1800 or so fps.

Depending on how much effort they put into these bullets, they may have different expansion characteristics for different cartridges.

 

[mongoslow]

Are they as explosive as in higher velocity cartridges?

my friend son shot a 8 point from about 35 yards from a stand with the 350L version , high behind the shoulder hit angling down, cross body, even though the bullet went below the spine it broke it, it also turned the chest cavity to jello so yeah the 350L grenades.
I've tried 3 times to catch one. 2x at 100 1x at 150 yards in water jugs with same results for all, first jug turns to confetti and the 2cnd jug is full of bullet fragments.

 

[brewer12345]

my friend son shot a 8 point from about 35 yards from a stand with the 350L version , high behind the shoulder hit angling down, cross body, even though the bullet went below the spine it broke it, it also turned the chest cavity to jello so yeah the 350L grenades.
I've tried 3 times to catch one. 2x at 100 1x at 150 yards in water jugs with same results for all, first jug turns to confetti and the 2cnd jug is full of bullet fragments.

Thanks. These are not for me.

 

[wombat13]

My Brother In-law uses these with great results, and he really likes them.
I’m currently using Nosler Accubon handloads, also with great results.
However NY is probably going to force my hand on State lands (which I spend a lot of time on) soon, and possibly next season.
So I’m looking into Barnes TTSX.
Another reason I may be making the change is the meat loss due to the fragmentation of the bullet, and the possibility of lead ingestion from consuming the meat.
My self, I’m not too worried about that as much as I am for my Grandchildren who also consume the meat.
It has been shown that it takes very little to affect our little ones, and the damage could be permanent.
Ive read some studies, and seen the results of some tests that show there are a lot of microscopic particles that travel a long ways from the actual wound possibly contaminating the meat.
Im not on a soapbox or anything, and I’m not proposing that everyone should not use lead bullets. I’m just explaining my reasons for not using them.

You will likely be very happy with TTSX. We’ve been using them for a few years now in .25-06, .30-06, and .300 win mag. They’ve been dropping the deer like they were struck by lightning. Just drop down in weight and run them fast.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Ima gonna try some in my new to me 270.

 

[Wolfshead]

You will likely be very happy with TTSX. We’ve been using them for a few years now in .25-06, .30-06, and .300 win mag. They’ve been dropping the deer like they were struck by lightning. Just drop down in weight and run them fast.

That’s good news!
I'm planning on shooting the 130s out of my .308
Ive been shooting 150 gn. Accubonds with very good accuracy and results, but I am looking forward to seeing what I can come up with, with the Barnes.

 

[wombat13]

That’s good news!
I'm planning on shooting the 130s out of my .308
Ive been shooting 150 gn. Accubonds with very good accuracy and results, but I am looking forward to seeing what I can come up with, with the Barnes.

I think the 130 would be ideal in .308. The 150s in my .300wm and the 100s in my .25-06 should be pushing around 3,300 fps. It looks like you should be able to get to 3,200 fps with the 130 in .308. That should work very well.

 

[tdbmd]

Great accuracy and performance on deer with the 350 Legend. They shoot sub moa and leave good blood trails.

I agree, we have taken about 8 deer in the last few years with these bullets from the .350 Legend. Accurate, inexpensive and effective.

 

[Hookeye]

The Deer Season XP 150's shoot great in my Ruger #1.
Unfortunately nothing offered a shot last gun season.
This is a woods rig, so shots proly under 75 yards (main deer spot).
Aint gonna slow down much, hope the bullet doesn't come apart too soon.