491 Responses to “Your Suggestions For New Products From Barnes”
Floyd Kittrell
April 13th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
I would like to see you make the MRX in .308 cal. 130 grain. I find the 130 gr. to be exceptional on deer sized critters and have yet to recover one as they have all “passed through”. I’m using them in my Warbird and Patriot which shoot in the same hole accuracy and have taken 6 deer at the 500 yd. range with one shot, none have gone over 40 yards from point of impact, but they were all shot right. I will be happy when you guys get your new loading book out for sale. I do not have a Barnes #3 and am holding out for your #4, please hurry. Love your bullets and the performance I can get by shooting lighter and faster than heavier lead base bullets.
BLogan
April 14th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
200 grain 35 (.358) caliber bullet suitable for use in tubular magazines as in Marlin 336 lever action….just like the Barnes bullet for the 30/30 Winchester
TSX: 35 cal. 225 and 250 grain boattail
MRX: 8MM 200 grain boattail
MRX: 35 cal. 225 and 250 grain boattail
for the 8mm Rem. Mag. and the 358STA
Justin
April 16th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
love your bullets, but here just a couple that I would like to see added.
100gr MRX in .257
60gr MRX in .243
Tim Harris
April 17th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
8mm (8×57 mauser) 200gr MRX
Christian Guntert
April 18th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Have been enjoying working up loads for the 36-grain Varmint Grenade. Thanks for the great products.
Mark Masek
April 19th, 2007 at 11:54 am
I would like to see a 6.5 120 gr. or 130 gr. MRX
Cody Wells
April 20th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
I would like to see the idea of the MRX transfered to a dangerous game bullet. A kind of hydrid, a flat nose x-bullet with the core of the MRX. Thanks for making outstanding products.
Russell Berglund
April 20th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
I would like to see 100 count boxes of your bullets.They shoot so accurate (1.016 @ 200yrds, 3 shot) out of my factory 7 mag, that i shoot all the time now.Would be alot more convienant and possibly a little less expensive on packaging?
Vince Pirozzi
April 21st, 2007 at 5:30 pm
I shoot and reload for the .325 WSM. I am using 200gr TSX bullets. Are you going to make this bullet in the MRX?
Terry Streeter
April 21st, 2007 at 9:29 pm
I really like your bullets. I would like to see MRX
in 45-70 gov
Mike
April 22nd, 2007 at 7:05 am
I would like to see all Barnes X pistol bullets in .451″ Dia to be availible .454″ Dia.
I Know the 45 Colt and 454 Casull are .452″ Dia.
I have reloaded a hundreds of .454 Dia 265gr JFSP made by an Alaskan company.
At first I was very skeptical but ater shooting these loads I was AMAZED at their accuracy!!!!
These bullets are much more accurate than the .452″, and far superior to .451″ bullets!
I am a BIG FAN OF X-BULLETS!
I reload in 5 different calibers. Barnes X are without a doubt the most accurate, except in my 454 Casull!
Mike
Casey
April 22nd, 2007 at 4:23 pm
With the popularity of the .204 Ruger I’d like to see the Varmint Grenade in a 20 caliber. Maybe in 32 to 35 grains on the light side and 35 to 40 grains on the heavy.
Andrew Fisher
April 22nd, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Please come out with a new reloading manual for TSX and MRX. By the way great product the Elk that I shot last year went down in his tracks with one shot, after getting hit with a .338 225gr. TSX.
Sven Grönbäck
April 25th, 2007 at 9:57 am
Hej !
I would like to see a 6,5 (156 grains)MRX.
Sven Grönbäck, Sweden
Don
April 26th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
350gr Banded Solid for 45-70 (in a lever action). With all the talk of lead free in California got me thinking about a lead free replacement for solid hard cast bullets.
Dane H.
April 26th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
I use your bullets in several ‘big game’ guns. Now, I think you will be “missing the boat” if you don’t produce something for the new .204 Ruger soon. This cartridge is really getting popular. We need BOTH explosive bullets for small rodents and others that will hold together better for coyotes. Please………consider it !
i would pray you will make am weatherby 300 mag in the mrx and a .375 weatherby mag.in then tsx.
Charles Luzzi
April 27th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
I would like you to start making the XLC bullet again in .308 cal. especially in 130gr. I got devestating results with it in my 300 RUM. I just loaded up a batch today. I only have 13 left and they will be all gone.
Karl
April 28th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
I would really like to see a XPB product in .312 for the 32 Auto, in the 60 to 65 grain range.
From the results I’ve seen in the past, the XPB bullets do a wonderful job of turning a marginal caliber into one that meets FBI testing standards. There are a lot of pocket pistols in 32 Auto out there, and it would be wonderful to have an option that takes it from marginal to adequate.
Greg Ericksen
April 29th, 2007 at 6:02 am
I’d like to see .323 MRX bullets for the 325 WSM. Also, the new reloading manual (pretty please with sugar on top). In my opinion, you are far and away the most progressive bullet maker, but the data available for your entire new line of bullets is virtually non existant.
Bob
April 29th, 2007 at 9:45 am
Using Barnes bullets for many years (lighter than conventional weight bullets), my experiences have been significantly better in accuracy, velocity,less recoil, greater penetration and stopping power.
For this reason, I’d very much like to see:
80-85 grain HP for 32 H&R Mag
100-110 grain TSX for 6.8 Remington and 270 Win.
150-165 grain TSX for 8 MM Mauser
Thanks for consistently superior ballistics in more than a dozen calibers.
Would not consider any other bullet except Triple Shock for elk. I would like to see 6.5 line expanded. How about a flat base 100 gr. for deer or maybe 90 gr. How about a flat base 120 gr. I would like to see boxes with at least a 100 count or larger.Never have ever recovered a 120 gr. “X” from an elk yet. Tryed a 130 gr. last year & it also disapeared into the hill side after full elk penatration. Who needs more.
William Iorg
April 30th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
I am a .25 caliber rifle fan. While your bullets work well in the .250 Savage I would like to see a flat-nose hollow point for the .25-35. With conventional bullets the 100-grain bullet is the ideal for both the .25-35 and the .25-35AI. With the TSX bullet perhaps an 87- or 90-grain bullet would fill a significant gap with these cartridges.
My wife and I are serious .32 H&R Magnum fans. We hunt small game with two rifles and several pistols. The comments from Bob in Oregon are seconded by us. The .32 H&R Magnum is a serious small game cartridge deserving a bullet with excellent penetration capability. Currently this need is filled by heavy for the caliber cast bullets but they are not always the best answer. I believe a 60-grain hollow point bullet would be a very useful bullet for both self defense and small game hunting.
Scott Holmes
April 30th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Would really like the Triple Shok in .411 for the 405 Winchester and the 450/400.
Danny Clayton
May 1st, 2007 at 5:15 am
I would like to see a 6.5 Triple shock and or MRX in 100gr range. This would be perfect for the 6.5 grendel.
Thanks
Tom Raney
May 1st, 2007 at 6:18 pm
I would like to see one or more 6mm cal bullets in MRX. Great for varmits and small deer for the grandkids.
Riflemike
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
A nice little .30 Carbine bullet with a red tip on it for varmint hunting. Steve Hornady wouldn’t do it. Maybe you will. Can only hope. Their might be about 10 million M1 carbines out in the world waiting for a new bullet. Thanks=)
Tim Kanavel
May 4th, 2007 at 5:31 am
Hello,just wanted to say that I love your products. I would REALLY like to see a 220gr 8mm TSX.I believe it would be the most devastating 325WSM round in the world. I would also like to see the new MRX in 180 & 200gr for the 8mm and 100 & 115gr for the .257.
Again,love your products,far and away the best on the market!!!!!
My .204 Ruger is getting loaded with “other brands” ’cause you don’t offer a .204 bullet. the question is : “When?” Their pretty popular on the range and in the P.Dog fields.
John Landon
May 6th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
I love the TSX in my .300 win mag, and .30-06 – it kills pigs dead.
But I’d love a heavier .429 caliber FN TSX for my .444 marlin and .44 mag lever actions – something around 270-300 grains will have those big boars here in California living in fear.
Tom Porter
May 8th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
one word for the Barnes triple-shock….WOW! 200gr dropped a 350 lb (dressed) oryx in one shot. Would love to see a 20 grain tsx bullet for my .17 rem.
I think you have the winning lineup now with the TSX, MRX and Banded Solids. My suggestion for a new bullet would be to go retro and offer MWX (Maximum Weight X-Bullet). Use the MRX technology and reintroduces a some heavy weighs: 6.5mm-160gr; .270-175gr; 7mm-195gr;…..416-440gr; .458-545gr; ect…
Mark Bell
May 10th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
California is about to require Non-toxic bullets for hunting. I would like to see MRX in Varmint Calibers, .20, .22, .243, and .257. Please ramp them up quick because the demand will be huge.
Thanks
Mark Bell
Vince Vaccaro
May 10th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
MRX in the .25 calibers in a varity of weights. I need it for my 25-06 & my buddy needs it for his .257WBY. We’re both hoping for 100gr most but want 75, 90, 115 to try too!!!! Come on, hurry, hurry, hurry, its almost deer & lope season!
Vince Vaccaro
May 10th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
OH yeah, while I’m dreaming how about a an anti-charging griz bullet in a .500 caliper & about 500, 600 0r 700 gr to load in the S&W 500? Please!
Brett Ferguson
May 11th, 2007 at 10:06 am
I’d like to see a .364 or .365 9×18 Makarov bullet, in 90-100gr. I carry one of my Mak’s (or derivatives) pretty much daily, and there’s not a “great” defensive load for it available.
The .38 Special 110 gr. bullets are DEVASTATING, though. Thanks for those.
In scandinavien you have to use a bullet at 139 grains and energy 1990 ft/lbs (2700 joule) or 160 grains and energy 1475 ft/lbs (2000joule) for moose-bear-elk fallow deer.
Light bullet like Barnes don’t have 160 in caliber .264 which are about 25% of all guns in scandinavian. So a 160 grains in a 6.5, så a MRX in cal .264 would be nice.
Also a heavy 139 grains for the .257 – I have a .257 Wby, Then will it be allowed to shoot elk-follow deer. At the moment I can only use my .257 Wby for roe deer.
A 220 grains MRX for moose to my .300 would be must.
Thanks for some very nice bullets. I use Barnes MRX in 180 grains for my .300 Wby and Barnes TSX for my .378 Wby.
Jake Huddleston
May 12th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
I would like to see the VLC’s and the XLC’s again as would everyone I know. The XLC’s shot very well in my 30-06(actually the only brand that did shoot well).
Mike
May 14th, 2007 at 5:29 am
Would like to see a lighter weight TSX in .323 dia for the 8mm/325’s,nobody makes a good 150gr that will stand the Velocity of 325.The 180’s are bit more bullet than one needs for Deer with it.
Scott
May 16th, 2007 at 8:46 am
I was very disappointed to see that the XLC .284 cal. 140 gr. bullet is no longer available. This is the only bullet I have found that turned my 7mm Ultra mag. from a scatter gun to a tack driver.
David R. Hurless
May 16th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Ditto to Scott’s request May 16th. I shoot a 7×57R combination gun and the best bullet I have found is the XLC .284 140 gr. Please make them available again.
Brett Ferguson
May 16th, 2007 at 11:25 am
.50 caliber bullets for the .50 AE, that don’t have cannelures for the .500 S&W, preferably 300gr.
Thanks
Cmasc
May 17th, 2007 at 8:00 am
I would like to see a .358 cal MRX bullet produced for use in .35 Whelen
Dave
May 19th, 2007 at 10:50 am
I would like to see the 30 cal 130 gr. XLC again. These are awsome for long range Deer/Antelope in a 30-06.
Also, would like to see the introduction of a 130 gr XFN 30 Cal for use in the 30-30. The 130 and 150 XFN would be all that was needed for the 30-30. The 130 XFN would pick up the velocity and have better trajectory than the 150 gr.
Thanks
rich pfleger
May 23rd, 2007 at 3:29 pm
would love to see some 25 cal mrx’s
EJ Gentry
May 25th, 2007 at 2:11 am
You need to make the Banded Solid with the MRX core. It will help stabilize the long solids by making them shorter. Also a flat nose expanding bullet with the MRX core for the larger calibers. I think the large bore shooters are ready for the perfect bullet.
j j johnson
May 25th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
the return of the small 30 cal. 110 gr. x bullet .i’m just about out of wonders of the small coyotes stoppers.need more,can’t find a replacement for this great small wonder.
Im with b.logan. I would like to see a .35 rem for tubular magazines 200gr like the one you have for the 30/30
Alvaro Mazon
May 26th, 2007 at 5:48 am
I would like to see a lighter version of you 6,5mm TSX bullets for the smaller 6,5 cartridges like .260Rem and 6,5×57R that I love and use so much.
Something like 105-110gr would be fantastic. Your bullets do not loose wight upon impact and penetrate more than anything else. Basically you changed the rules and shooting a lighter bullet rexoils less and you geta better trayectory.
You make light for the caliber bullets in other calibers. 120gr 7mm, 130gr .308, 185gr .338… Whats wrong with the 6,5mm?
By the way, Whwn will we have a 6,5mm MRX?
hopefully lighter than 120gr…
Thank you!
Mogens Christensen
May 26th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
I would like to see more loading data with Vihtauori & Norma powder. (Most use in Europe)
Garold Rehbein
May 28th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
All I use for my rifles is Barnes Bullets whether they be Triple Shocks, XLC’s, or what’s left of my supply of standard X bullets. I will be loading some MRX bullets in my 300 WSM soon and can’t wait to use them on my next Elk Hunt. I would also love to see a pointed style bullet for the 45/70. An MRX perhaps with a softer pointed tip for use in my 1886 Winchester. Thank You for making the absolute best bullets out there for any application.
I shoot and handload your products for quite a long time and are very satisfied with the results in the field. I reload your .224 XLC, 6,5 mm TSX, 7 mm TSX, 7 mm MRX and .30-06 MRX.
I am now experimenting with various loads and bullets for my .22 K-Hornet and would really like you to produce a .224 TSX bullet of 50 and/or 45 grains as your 53 grains XLC’s will not stabelise in my K-Hornet
Spencer Graham
May 31st, 2007 at 6:04 pm
100gr. MRX in .257″
85gr. MRX in .244″
Love the TSX. I look forward to testing the MRX. If you guys come out with MRX bullets in the previously listed calibers I’ll be developing loads for my 243AI and 257Bob AI. Keep up the good work!
jon fisher
June 2nd, 2007 at 11:36 am
how about bringing back the .348 x-bullet.
Dale
June 5th, 2007 at 8:46 am
I would love to see a 270 MRX or TSX in 100-110 grains.
JT
June 6th, 2007 at 7:28 am
I’d like to see a bullet short enough to be used in the 6.8 SPC (with room for sufficient powder) in the mid 120 grain range.
Tony Drain
June 7th, 2007 at 11:05 am
I am for using mrx tech to make some super heavyweights in .308 on up especially in 416 I’d also like to see a lightweight tsx in .257
Thanks you make great bullets
Alex
June 7th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
I would love to see a TSX in .17 hmr. It probably would be hard to make but a 20-25 gr. tsx. I think this bullet would turn the 17 hmr into a real coyote killer. Thanks
Great folks at Barnes, would ask you if you intend to come back out with the a 130 grain TSX bullet for the 7mm or 284 calibur(I was using the 130 Barnes X which is no more i have a few left would like a whole lot more). I was reloading this in my 7mm STW at around 3,600 fps and getting fantastic results. Please let me know as I would love to have this in the TSX. Thanks for your great product. Stan
I would like to have a .270 140gr. MRX bullet available for my .270 Weatherby. Also a 32gr. or 34 gr. .204 “Varmint Grenade” bullet would be a GREAT seller.
I agree with Scott Holmes 4/30/07 on his request for a TSX .411 bullet but would like it a little heavier than 300 grains, maybe 330 or 325?
Joe W.
June 14th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I would love to see the MRX in a 270gr .375 version. A lot of people (me included) use the .375 for all big game. And with the new Ruger .375 there will be more of a demand.
john newman
June 15th, 2007 at 7:34 am
John N
We .17 caliber shooters would be happy to see a solid or an X of some kind.
I enjoyed the Barnes University Course. I would like to see a manual published with the material from the course. This would be a nice addition and reference guide to have on the reload bench.
Mike L.
June 23rd, 2007 at 3:45 am
Given the great popularity of the Marlin lever action Guide Guns, I think 350 and 400 grain FP TSX in 45-70 would be widely accepted. There’s certainly enough room in that old black powder sized case to fit one. Those also seem to be the most common weights in this caliber … 300 is just a tad light for big critters with teeth at OMG range.
Naren
June 23rd, 2007 at 12:29 pm
I think you should make a banded solid with a tungsten core. It whould be the ultimate bullet for dangerous game.
A 0.308 220 grain flat nose banded solid whould also be good to have in your offer. Especially in Europe for hunters taking on very big wild boars. My 300 win. mag. whould appreciate that bullet.
Mike Brickman
June 24th, 2007 at 9:52 am
I would like to see a .458 400 gr Triple Shock Boat Tail Spire Point (with a BC up around .4 or .5) for the .45-70 T/C Encore.
Todd Christensen
June 26th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
I am in agreement with George Liotta and Scott Holmes and would like/buy the .411 bullet in TSX and banded solids too.
CURTIS H CULP
June 26th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
HOW ABOUT SOME 20 CAL. BULLETS FOR RELOADING THE NEW RUGER 204 !!!!
James Crawford
June 27th, 2007 at 11:32 am
an MRX in 95 – 105 g size for the .243 would be a welcome addition.
Mark
June 30th, 2007 at 8:30 am
It’s true,California is going lead free.Military bases that allow hunting have already done so.A Barnes bullet in .17 caliber is greatly needed.I shoot a .17 Ackley Magnun (.222 Rem Mag/.204 Ruger case).Also a bullet for the .41 remington Mag handgun would be good.I have used the 120 gr X-Bullet in my .264 Win Mag with fantastic results.Thanks for a great product
Wade Rankin
June 30th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Would love to see an 85g TSX or 100g MRX for the .257 caliber. Please hurry.
Bob Morris
July 4th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Please make some heavier Varmint Grenade bullets in .224 and .243. It looks like the area I hunt in California will be lead free bullets only, starting in January of 2008. Need a little more bullet weight for coyotes. Thanks
Paul Mackrell
July 5th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
I would like to see 130 gr.,150 gr. and 180 gr. triple shock bullets coated in XLC coating. In .308 caliber. For the 30-378 Weatherby magnum maximum velocities
SUPER BULLETS
Mark Nelson
July 6th, 2007 at 12:59 am
If possible 105 grain in .243 TSX or the MRX would make a great deer/elk cartridge.
I want a 210grains TSX for my 375 H&H now I use 210 grain barnes x the only available but the TSX for my 308 is top of the line thats why I think 210g TSX for 375 H&H would be perfect
James C
July 8th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
An MRX in 140 grain for .270 would be something to consider.
stefan kovacs
July 9th, 2007 at 2:04 am
…our hunting-party took a lot of south-african game with different rifles and different bullets….the 180 TSX used in a .300 Wby (Rem 700 Camo) as well as the 185 TSX in a .338 WinMag (R-93) did a very fine job on oryx, wildebeest, hartebeest, zebra and springbok!
How about a TSX as well as a MRX-bullet in .264 diam. with 100 to 110 grs?
that would be an exceptionally flat-shooting and deep-penetrating choice for ALL the 6,5s (6,5×68S, 6,5×65, 6,5×57, .264 WinMag…..).
Scrivner
July 11th, 2007 at 7:38 am
I would like to see a TSX in 7.62X39 in 123 grain and 110 grain. I reload it and since more rifles are chambering for it. Thanks.
Larry D. May
July 12th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
I would like to see the .458 in a 400 grain return as a TSX. My 458 Winchester would be forever grateful.
Keith Tuttle
July 15th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Please cannelure the 300 and 400 SSPs .458 dia. so they don’t pull in the .458 Win Mag and also please make a 400 TSX .458 bullet
andrew Seggie
July 17th, 2007 at 3:17 am
I would love to see a MRX 250gr bullet in .375 calibre for African plains game as well as for heavy deer like elk or moose at home and It could be loaded with 300 grs for the heavier African game .I feel this would make the .375 a real all purpose calibre.
Ryan
July 18th, 2007 at 10:41 am
I would sure like to see the mrx and the tsx lineup expand in the .24, .25, .26 calibers. thanks for a great product
Mike
July 19th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
A 200-225 grain 9.3, a .411 300 and 400 grain.
Bryan
July 20th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
I love to use your bullets. Devastating 1 shot kills. Please bring back the 110 gr. .308 X-bullets, they would be wonderful in .30-30 Contenders and the few bolt-action .30-30’s that are out there. Also while we are talking about the .30-30, for the tube mag. guns out there a 130 gr, XFN and reloading data for your new 100 gr. XFN .308 for the .30-30. All of this would be GREAT for the reduced recoil for new youth shooters, women and older hunters out there. And how about for those of us that would like to reload, a 12ga, 20ga, 16ga, .410 TMZ slug with sabot(and data) that we could load in a star-crimped hull. That would be outstanding!
TOM CARTER
July 20th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
200 GRAIN MRX 300WSM
andy rohn
July 21st, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I’m looking for a 350 gr. J-RNHP to load for 45-70 BFR to work at speeds between your original and your X bullets. That would be approx. 1300-1400fps. to get expansion somewhat equal to the X bullets at 1600-2000 fps Ruger No.1 loads. Your originals begin at 1150fps. I’d like to add a little more speed to get more shock.
Chris DeBiasi
July 22nd, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Resurect the 22 cal. 45 gr. XLC BT. It rocks!
Boattail the V-Grenade.
Give us another V-Grenade in 22: 40-some grains (boattail, ofcourse;-)
Boattail the lighter 22 TSXs.
C
Robert K Ando
July 24th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
I can’t wait for an MRX bullet in .358. I know it is not a real popular caliber in the US, but with terrific BC and weight, It would work in .358 Rem, .350 Rem Mag, .35 Norma Mag, .35 Whelen.!!!
Derrick Paul
July 26th, 2007 at 12:25 am
I would like to see the mrx bullet line expanded into th 6.5 cal with 120 to 140 gr bullets
Mark
July 26th, 2007 at 11:16 am
A 115 gr. 25 caliber mrx would be wonderful!!!
Roddy Montemayor
July 26th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
I’d like to have 130 gr XFN for .30-30. I’ve seen a lot of people suggest this. Recently, a lot of hunters are going back to the 30-30, and ammo companies are making modern loadings for it. Even Nosler suggests there 125 gr (for single shots) for the .30-30. People are starting to realize that the old .30-30 is more than capable of taking big game within reasonable distances and with modern loads. And an XFN in 130 gr would make it that much more so. Thanks.
TROY
July 27th, 2007 at 10:16 am
A 9MM .355 DIA. XPB AND A FULL LINE OF TRIPLE SHOCK BULLETS WITH THE XLC COATING
Would like to see .177 caliber pellets for the serious air gunners, not to mention son will be able to shoot the same ammo dad does, start em young on quality products.
I would like to see .323 (8mm) MRX and banded solids it will help take 325 WSM to the next level.
P.S. Your new DVD bullet myths “Busted” proves what alot of us guessed at for a long time. The video footage is perfect to tell the barnes story. Thanks leading the bullet industry with the best product and the proof to back it up!
Larry Ciejka
July 30th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
I really would like to see Barnes produce particularly 2 new bullets. (a) a .257 cal. 100 gr. MRX in a very high B.C. and
(b) a .308 cal. 200 gr MRX in a very high BC.
Bob Stokes
July 30th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Hi,
I just returned from Africa where my son and I used your bullets for 100% clean kills on many species. I would like to see you add a 6.5 cal 120 gr. MRX and a 45 grain TSX for the Hornet. I took several head of big game with the 45 gr. XLC with my Hornet many of which were larger sized animals than you would think appropriate for the Hornet but it was 100% effective. My Blaser K95 shoots the XLC at 1 MOA bit shoots the heavier TSX designs at .5 MOA. They are just to heavy to get good speeds out of the Hornet. I have a video of Blesbok shot with the 45 gr XLC through the shoulders at 197 yards. He went down in 11 seconds.
Brian Vanderbunt
July 31st, 2007 at 11:53 am
I would like to see the 235 grain .375 caliber TSX turned into an MRX.
Scott Nadeau
August 1st, 2007 at 3:50 pm
I like your triple X bullets and have used them for a long time. I would like to see something for muzzleloading, that’s not a sabot. I hunt in Colorado and sabots are prohibited in muzzleloading seasons.
Robert M Anderson
August 1st, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I know it’s been suggested before but I would like to see Barnes come out with a .204 Ruger Varmint Grenade.
Would like to see some 338 cal 250 grains round nose bullets and some round nose in 45-70 govt 400 grain as these work soooo much better in wooded hunting.
Dennis Means
August 5th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
I would like to see a XPB handgun bullet in 85 grain, .308 for the 7.62×25. I think that would make one hot combination for the CZ 52.
Rick Johnstone
August 8th, 2007 at 6:17 am
I’d like to see a 140 grain MRX for the 270 winchester. The 140’s have almost the same trajectory as the 130’s and energy of the 150’s, a win-win situation. Also a 400 grain FN for the 45/70 would be great
steve winters
August 9th, 2007 at 6:44 am
The 45-70 in singleshots are allowed for primitive or black powder season here in Mississippi. This has taken off so well that many sporting goods stores have almost stopped selling muzzleloaders. The prefered load is the new 325 gr hornady lever-evolution. Many of these hunters reload but need a good bullet of about 300 gr. with a good B.C. that would compare with the hornady load. A more pointed TSX with a higher B.C. than the one you currently have or a MRX in 45-70 would be great. I am hearing through the grapevine that several other southern states are considering adopting the 45-70 for primitive weapon season. This could be a good market for Barnes.
Dennis Neill
August 9th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Would like to see a 100 or 105 gr TSX-BT in .264 diameter. Would be the ticket in my .260 Rem.
Along with that one, how about a 90 gr TSX-BT in .257 diameter for the Bob? I had great success with the old 90-gr XBT at 3250 fps, but the TSX is a lot easier to get to shoot well.
Thanks,
DN
james prescott
August 11th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
350gr,400gr,450gr Banded Solid for 45-70 (in a lever action). With all the talk of lead free in California got me thinking about a lead free replacement for solid hard cast bullets.This will give weights for all types of game (BIG SELLER FOR BEAR)
Jim Lipovsky
August 12th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Would love to see a 100gr Tipped TSX for the 6.5 calibers. This would really make a 264 shine.
Dale Denisar
August 12th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Would like to be able to buy the Spitfire MZs and TMZs without the sabots. Also, both bullet only and bullet/sabot should be available in .400 caliber/200 grain for .45 muzzleloaders as there are still alot of guys/gals still using the Knight .45 disc extremes.
andrew pettingill
August 13th, 2007 at 2:50 am
hi,
just tried some 36 gr 224 in 22-250 and 22ppc, am VERY impressed with the velocity, and the 22ppc hv shoots well. N133 gave by far the best velocity. Unfortunately when i started on rabbits, i admit to being disappointed they killed instantly at 150-200 yds but NOT worth the camera, pitty, however all good fun.
apett
Khil Norland
August 13th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
I just had someone load your 8mm 200-gr. TSX in 8×68S. Have not had an opportunity to shoot them but they look as though they’re tailor-made for this caliber. I would like to see the following additions considered:
200/220-gr. MRX in 8mm (.323 dia.)
200/220-gr. Banded Solid (Spitzer) in 8mm (.323 dia.)
250-gr. Banded Solid in .358 for 35 Whelen
180-gr. XPB designed specifically for the 10mm
Many thanks for the innovative mentality that your company maintains. Keep up the good work.
Patrick W Alcisto
August 14th, 2007 at 9:21 am
Your bullets are Xcellent. I’d like to see rim fire bullets in the very near future. 22LR or 17hmr.
Keep up the good work.
Jimmy Haun
August 15th, 2007 at 8:06 am
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE 6.5MM 120GR. XLC AND .308 180GR.XLC XBT AGAIN.
Mike Carrick
August 16th, 2007 at 4:49 am
I’d like to see a .308 180 grain Banded Solid. Currently A-Square is the only company I know of making a solid in this weight, I’d prefer a Barnes.
Terry Beckfeld
August 18th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
I would like to see Barnes Varmint Grenade in .17 HMR cartridge.
Steve Rapalyea
August 18th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
.257 120 grn. MRX
Rod Moser
August 20th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
I will speak for myself as well as a couple of buddies……Bring back the XLC!!!
And the new manual would be nice too.
Richard Minx
August 21st, 2007 at 9:34 am
Would like to see the TSX .257 in 85 or 90gr flat base for older slower twist rifles of 12 and 14 twist.the 100gr are a bit long to stablise in them.I use the 85gr XLC for deer and have not recovered one yet.All one shot kills.keep up the good work. Rich
Tycer Lewis
August 23rd, 2007 at 5:10 am
The .35 caliber guns are still popular. A 200 grain .358″ would sell. The .356 Win & .35 Rem levergun shooters would love a FP.
Donald Wittenberg
August 24th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Please reconsider your decision to discontinue the #27713 120 gr. .270 bullet – I recently purchased some online from your discontinued list, loaded them in my .270 WSM Win. Model 70. the first 3 shot group measured 3/8 in. horizontal dispersion, and 1/4 inch vertical dispersion. I didn’t have time to fire more groups before the range closed, but the group I fired was so spectacular, I purchased more of that bullet online today to be sure I would have a supply to last in the future. I expect this to be my deer load from now on would like to know that they will be available when I run out of the supply I have on hand and those I ordered today.
Jason Garland
August 28th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
I would also love to see a 100gr TSX for my 260 Rem. I think it would be the cats A$$ for this caliber.
Lee Strakbein
August 29th, 2007 at 10:41 am
I can see that I am not the only one from California asking for more lead-free offerings. The varmint grenade bullets are a great first step, but loaded rimfire ammo using this technology is the big marketplace and volume expander to bring costs down. The only question is when? I really need a sub-sonic 22LR that will not ricochet and sadly must leave out the details of usage due to location. Also, really miss the 22 cal. 40 gr. Varminators. They were a great value bullet and worked better than any other in my Cooper 22 k-hornet.
S. Lewis
August 29th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
I’d like to see some TSX versions of the Barnes Originals for the 375 (.375 dia) Winchester and 38-55 (.378-.379, as a lot of 38-55’s are slugging out to .379-.380 lately). A version in 220gr would be perfect medicine for most any critter to 150yds or so.
S. Lewis
August 29th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I guess I should have added, these bullets should be made for lever action rifles.
Bonnell Aman
August 30th, 2007 at 10:35 am
I am very disappointed to hear that the XLC Bullets will be discontinued, especially the 45 and 53 Grain weights. These worked great in the 22 Hornet and 22-250.
J. Cloessner
August 31st, 2007 at 5:03 am
We need a 6.5mm 100gr TSX. It would be perfect for the 260 and the 6.5 Grendel. I would also like to see a 125 to 130gr Flatnose TSX for the 30-30. Your 100gr 257 caliber TSX are wonderful in my 25-06 Ruger Number 1.
david m brown
September 2nd, 2007 at 2:36 pm
I am a Barnes U member, was not able to get to that page. Will you be making 20 cal bullets? If not soon would you recommend one? Thanks for your .277 tsx 130g!
I would like to see Barnes come up with a gummy tipped bullet, like those Hornady makes for the LeveRevolution ammo, for reloaders, but using the Barnes TSX bullet, for use in leverguns.
Calibers requested,
.458 (45-70, and 450 Marlin) 300-350gr
.375 220gr (375 Win)
.378 220gr (38-55 Win)
.308 150-165gr (30-30 and 308 MX)
.358 190-210gr (35 Rem)
These would be quickly snagged up but leveraction users. I suppose there MIGHT be some patent issues with Hornady, but that’s called teamwork.
JOE STEWART
September 3rd, 2007 at 11:05 am
would like to see in the furture, a 400gr. or 420gr. solid, spire point, for the new .416 barrett round.
Rod Berscheid
September 3rd, 2007 at 11:32 am
I wouldlookforward to a 277 cal round that offered a SD of over 300, meaning bullet weight of 160+ grains. The 270 offers plenty frohunting large game, moose etc. The onyl thing missing is some penetration and momentum. Going to a 165 gn round would make this a truly universal calibre and round.
Trent Thomas
September 3rd, 2007 at 8:34 pm
I would love to see a 40grain varment granade in .204
have you folks thought about a varmint grenade in .20 cal a lot of us out here love you’re products. .so how about some 20’s (some thing in a high b.c. would be sweet.)
6.5mm: 139-gr boat tail, legal for moose in Scandinavia. TSX, MRX, tipped…
9.3mm: lighter bullet for deer/elk/moose, your current versions are an overkill here in Finland! 180-200gr TSX BT would be ideal. Just like the lightest versions you have in .358 and .375.
I also miss XLC’s in .224, 6,5mm and .308 and would like to see light 30-30 & .35 lever action TSX BT’s, as many others have mentioned.
Thanks for the 45-70 TSX’s!
Gary
September 6th, 2007 at 11:15 am
A new .25 cal in the tipped tsx or mrx between 110gr.- and 120gr. could be the ultimate deer combo.
I feel that you make the best bullets in the world,I feel that barnes should extend that arm and make limited edition rifles, what a deadly combination, please put my name on #2, #1 is of course, barnes,!!!
Rob Miller
September 10th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I’d like to see a TSX version of the .411 X bullet. I’d really like to see it in a 350gr or so. I think it would be an ideal match for both the 405 and the 450/400.
I’d also like to see the XPBs in TSX guise also, so they could be run at milder pressures.
.325 WSM …. .325 WSM …. .325 WSM! How about the MRX in 180-220 gr in 8mm/.323 for the .325 WSM crowd out there? It would be nice to have an option that competes with the bigger 8mm Woodleighs too, say something in 240 or so. Slight boattail would be nice too since heavier rounds need all they can get getting the BC down. Love to see this stuff some premium factory loads too. Thanks!
Blake
September 18th, 2007 at 9:43 am
I would like to see a .257 caliber 100gr. TTSX and a 53 gr TTSX, in 08. I like the TSX’s and that is all I shoot for now, but I am very excited to try out the new tipped version as well. I have used Barnes bullets for all of my hunting loads for the last 10 years, would not think of using any other bullet for hunting………
Wally Johnson
September 20th, 2007 at 7:10 am
Love the bullets NEW RELOADING MANUAL PLEASE!!! Missing 4 lines of bullets now! thanks, WJ
Branden B
September 21st, 2007 at 3:20 pm
I would just like to see some published load data on the .243 WSSM, for both the Triple Shock (85gr) and Varmint loads. Also would like to see a factory loaded option for the .243 WSSM.
Dennis Stroud
September 24th, 2007 at 7:44 am
I’d like to see more Hodgdon Powders listed in the new manual. Particularly the temp insensitive powders. I know they work in the cartridges I shoot because I routinely obtain MOA or sub-MOA groups and excellent velocity with TSX bullets using these powders.
Ron
September 30th, 2007 at 1:38 am
I like the new products, but i wish you would not disscontinue so many of you fine products. I have loads worked up for a few rifles that are amazing, but alas the bullets are no longer available. Shame on you!!
Jim McCuaig
September 30th, 2007 at 8:20 am
I was going to join the Copper Club until I saw the price differential for Canadians. You do realize the Loonie is now above par with the Greenback don’t you?
Andy Bensinger
October 1st, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Lever action 45-70 shooters need a 300 grain flat point banded solid. I have used the 450 grain and it EASILY penetrated completely on an 8” piece of green sweetgum trunk. Also a 300 grain .338 MRX for the long range 338/378 rifles. This would compete with the green guys but would be a real hunting bullet!
Thanks for asking our opinions.
25-06
October 2nd, 2007 at 12:51 pm
I’d like the VarmintGrenade in .257
Jonathan Richards
October 3rd, 2007 at 3:33 pm
How cool would it to have a 250gr. 0.451cal ‘tipped’ XPB bullet for the 460S&W. It would be just like a 0.451″ Spit Fire T-MZ bullet with a cannelure. Also to it would be nice to have the two XPB 460Mag bullets have the TSX rings to lower pressure.
george fournier
October 7th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
I use your TSX bullets in .300WSM and .330 Dakota. Both shoot at less than .75in. In my opinion the stoutness of your TSX bullet makes the lighter for caliber bullet at high velocity ideal long range loads. Out to 400 yds these bullets shoot flatter than the heavy for caliber bullets of other manufacturers and at close range, where impact velocities are high, do not fall appart like many jacketed lead core bullets do. So, given these characteristics, I would love to see you make a 35 gr .204 caliber bullet with a boat tail. Such a bullet would make the .204 Ruger a legitamite deer cartrige. I say this because I have seen antilope killed with one shot at about 200 yds with Sierra 39 gr BlitzKing, but the light construction of that bullet makes it a poor choice at closer ranges when launched at 3800 fps because of its light construction. I also agree that a 45 gr boat tail TSX in .224 caliber, and a 95 gr BT TSX in 6mm would be very popular additions to the TSX line.
David Iarussi
October 7th, 2007 at 11:30 pm
A .308 polymer-tipped RN Barnes in 160 grn. load for tube guns. Increase 30-30 co-efficiency downrange without increasing powder/charge. The 160 gr. polymer-tipped 30-30 load [by a well known competitior] raises 200 yd. energy to just over 1300 ft. lbs, from 860 ft. lbs. in the old FN or RN 170 grn 30-30 rounds.
30-30 mid-range Elk hunts anybody?
JERRY THORNHILL
October 9th, 2007 at 3:36 am
could you please bring back the 7mm 130 gr tsx.thank you.
Eric Julsrud
October 9th, 2007 at 7:24 am
6.5mm 140 grain XLC
I really miss that bullet!!!!
Please make a heavy 6.5mm bullet again!!
Steven Farmer
October 13th, 2007 at 10:30 am
I would love to see a couple. One the 400 gr TSX or MRX in .458 for the 45/70 Encore/Ruger 1 barrels. And a 225 gr boattail MRX in .338 for 338-06 and above.
Mark
October 14th, 2007 at 10:18 am
a 110 gr. tipped tsx boat tail would be awesome for a 25-06!
Paul Porter
October 14th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
I would love to have a Tipped TSX 235gr. in .375 cal. for my 375 H&H. This would be a nearly perfect elk/moose/mule deer round — not to mention it would be devastating on African plains game too.
John S. Keck
October 14th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Help! I’m outta 348 caliber XFN bullets, and nobody
has em for sale any more. I had bought several boxes
but they’re all used up now.
Please make more 348 caliber XFN bullets,
both 200 grain and 220 grain. They worked great!
Mike Walton
October 14th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Would be extremely interested in a 6.5 mm / .264 140 gr. Barnes Triple Shock Bullet for long range hunting / shooting. I’ve heard this mentioned many times….
I would appreciate a run of 350 and 400 grain solids in .411, for a wildcat I’ve been working on; for years.
Also a run of 350 grain X bullets in .411.
I realize the .416 is a more popular bullet, but I don’t care, I like the ballistics of the .411.
Why the X bullet and not the triple shock? Because I’ve seen them in action!
Lanny D. Stilwell
Ronald Goldman
October 25th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
I love your muzzleloader bullets but would like to see a .452 300gr flat based pistol bullet that could also be used in a sabot like MMPhph 24 that would be sold in 50pc quantitys at a good price.
10-25-07
LB1
Fotis
October 26th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Would love to see a Tipped TSX in 416 300 or 325 grain!
Brian Lukow
November 1st, 2007 at 8:56 am
I would love to see MRX bullets in .264″!
~120 & ~140 grains…
The TSX goes through elk like a hot knife through butter!
Great products!
Bryan
November 1st, 2007 at 9:26 am
Please Please Please add 100 count boxes. 20 bullets is just barely enough to work up a single load and only 1/5 enough for a proper loading session.
I’m looking forward to trying to push the 140gr .357 XPB to 30-30 velocities…
Lawrence
November 1st, 2007 at 12:46 pm
MRX or tipped TSX in .257 please, please, please !!! 100gr, 110gr, 120gr. I’ve got a .25-06 Encore & Weatherby Mk V Sporter in .257 Wby Mag just begging for these bullets.
The 26″ Encore already loves the TSX 100gr.
Long live the quarter bore!
David
November 1st, 2007 at 6:11 pm
XPB in .44 Mag that is 250grs & 300grns.
Mark
November 3rd, 2007 at 10:45 am
From a market standpoint, the MRX style gets more bang for the buck (shorter) the heavier the bullet gets for its diameter, i.e. the theoretical difference between a tipped TSX and an MRX 7mm in 140gr versus the same two in 175gr. Two things that would be good to see going forward are high sectional densities for the MRX like a 200gr in .308 or 175gr in .284, and definitely upgrade the banded solids to incorporate the MRX tungsten core.
truk
November 5th, 2007 at 9:35 am
a tsx in 225 or 250 grain .35 whelen
Toby
November 6th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Please bring back the XLC! Yes the Triple Shock works, but man! It leaves my barrel way more fouled.
IraHaze
November 6th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
TSX bullets are great, would like to see 100 grain tipped TSX bullets in .257 caliber
Wayne
November 6th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
I would very much like to see the MRX technology applied to pistol bullets for heavier hunting loads within the length constraints imposed by case capacity, especially in the .40 caliber for use in the 10mm cartridge.
i have been shooting your products since the first x bullet first come out and havent looked back. would like to see a .25 mrx bullet in 90 to 115 gr. , and tsx tipped in 75 to 100 gr. some time in the future. It seems the the smaller caliber shooters have been left out ?
Matt Hetherington
November 8th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
I would like to see a 243 100 gr MRX and load data that can make it go 3000 ft/sec. It would make a great load for my 10 year old daughter’s cow elk hunt. Thanks for great bullets.
wortleygarrett
November 9th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Would like a full ballistic tipped .458 300 gr. btsp for the new .458 socom I feel it would be a great addition to a fine 250 yard deer gun.
W White
November 11th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I have a 6.5×55 that i will shoot just about anything with. I would love to see a 160gr Rn for large game, and a 130gr RN for deer. I have a combanation that works very well and i would like to have with barnes bullets. Hornaday 140sst 3″ high at 100yds and Hornaday 160gr that is point of aim at 100yds same scope setting, that is a nice set up to head out with, i can shoot through brush all day with the Rn or way out there with the sst. I tried to use your 140xlc but it hits 9″ higher that the 160 rn, to much differnce to be use full. I would like to see a 160 and 130 Rn tsx. Then i would have the best set up I could ask for. My friend Texas heart shot an elk at 300yds with a 140 xlc, it blow out his chest, i would love to have a Rn to complement that when im in the woods.
I have, what I think, is the perfect suggestion . Currently you have the 36gr non-lead Varmint Grenade in .224 cal, for the 22 centerfire rifles.
Why not make a 30gr version, that can be loaded into a 22 WMR case, in otherwords, it can be crimped.
Currently a 33gr Vmax bullet is loaded to about 2300fps in competition with the 17 HMR using a 17gr Vmax at 2500fps.
If you teamed up with someone like CCI I’d bet you could get or pass the 2500fps mark, with considerably more energy than the 17gr bullet of the HMR. If you worked to insure consistant loading procedures, I’d bet you could match the accuracy of the HMR.
This would bring the 22 WMR heads above the 17 in many ways, with loads ranging from 50gr to 30gr (or maybe even 27gr) the old WMR would again be king of the hill, and with YOUR bullet.
Texas22Hornet
November 13th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
I would like to see the XLC .224 45gr bullet back in production. It is the absolute best bullet for the 22 Hornet. Please put this little firecracker of a bullet back in production.
Eagerly waiting,
Texas22Hornet
Chet B Mainwaring
November 13th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I would like to see a .24 caliber sabot setup. .24 caliber is the minmum allowed for hunting big game in Washington state, just imagine the velocity out of a .300 Weatherby!!
Build it and they will buy it.
Great bullets, keep up the great work.
Dan
November 14th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Barnes R&D, please read AND PAY ATTENTION to the blogs, I think the jury is out on the XLC! Bring it back! My .270 is begging for the 130 grain. This is a huge dissappointment!
Terry
November 14th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
I would like to see some recommendations for Hand Gun ballistics testing. I hunt with a 338-06 jdj and am looking for a bullet that will perform to 350 yards and about 2000 fps.
Bill
November 17th, 2007 at 3:25 am
Myself and many others would love to see a TSX bullet in .411″ for the .405 Winchester and 450/400 Nitro (pref in wieghts from 325 to 400 grains). This, or at least a heavier XFB for this caliber, as the 300 grain bullet is truly not heavy enough for the most dangerous of African game (IMO).
We have a developing military situation, in which the 6.8mm SPC seems to be the future of intermediate-power cartridges for use in short-barrel (14.5- to 16.5-inch), select-fire weapons — especially when those weapons use a gas-piston operating system.
For this hotter round, we definitely need to get rid of the seriously flawed gas impingement tube operating system used in the Gene Stoner, AR design. Though cheaper than gas piston systems, it is a catastrophe even for the micro-power .223. The hotter 6.8mm would just eat receiver actions up.
Full auto fire with the 6.8mm cartridge is controllable by nearly anyone of military fitness, and the full-auto accuracy, penetration, and stopping power far exceed the .223, when fired out of the short-barreled weapon, inside the average combat range — or the max rural home protection range — of 50 to 300 meters.
Your TSX technology is great stuff. It’s best hunting bullet, IMO, in the world. We don’t need to put any more lead into the environment, and I’ll happily use that bullet technology for home defense in the 6.8mm SPC carbine.
However, the 6.8mm military situation has need of a slickery, no-lead solid, for the purposes of reducing pressure and increasing velocity. And, hopefully, the extra-dense, inscruitaboe, military-police mind will see that slickery solids should go together with slickery polygonal rifling to kick the pressure-temperature-powder-burn-in-barrel-volume right in the butt. Maximizing velocities for the 6.8mm loads will be worth the cost of admission.
Increased velocity in the sub-300-meters distances will go a long way toward making US arms vastly superior to what the BG’s typically field. Just a glance at the Thornily Relative Stopping Power index indicates the potential of increased velocity for the 6.8mm cartridge. (Please don’t consider this a defense of the TRSP index. I think of it only as mildly good Kentucky windage for lethality and stopping power.)
From experienced LE handloaders and their chronographs, the accurate 110-gr bullet out of a 6.8mm’s 16″ tube currently yields a MV of about 2580 fps, a 100-yd velocity of about 2320, and a TRSP of 55 (which is better than the fabled German Stg-44’s typical 100 yd TRSP of 48, and is approaching the AK-47’s tyupical 100-yd TRSP of 58).
However, sliding the 6.8mm’s MV up to 2850 takes the 100-meter velocity up to about 2590, and yields a TRSP of 61. Done with pressure-reducing technology, with little or no increase of powder loads, we’d not lose any of the 6.8mm’s controllability in full auto, and we’d gain in accuracy and penetration, as well as in stopping power.
Win-win. Way good.
Seems to me that your putting the tungsten core of your banded solids together with s solid XLC would give the military and home-protecting civilians the new, no-lead, slickery solid that both need. If your design can be made in 110 grains, it should shoot to the same point of aim as your excellet 110-gr TSX. Needless to say, that would be a good thing.
In an earlier comment, I argued for increasing velocities of the promising 6.8mm SPC by using pressure reducing tech — slickery bores, polygonal rifling, and slickery bullets. But I don’t have the supporting arguments right yet.
In that earlier comment, I presumed that we would get higher velocities with no increase in powder charge. It was temporary loss of mind. I’m better now.
Loading for higher velocities in a reduced pressure system will require increasing the powder charge.
The increased powder charge should increase recoil and reduce the weapon’s controllability.
However, I don’t know yet how the reduced pressure system will react to the increased powder charge.
It stands to reason that if our pressure reduction tech cuts pressure by 25 percent, then, with the same powder charge, the bullet will fly slower and the recoil will be less.
If that conditional is true, then it seems that our increasing the powder charge to get back to the original MV would only bring us back to the original recoil. And so it follows that the approx 10.5 percent increased velocity that I’m looking for — from a MV of 2580 to a MV of 2850 — would increase recoil by only 10.5 percent, regardless of the powder charge required.
A one-tenth increase in recoil seems intuitively managable.
But, clearly, I’m on unknown ground here. Who can help with the analysis?
Tres MonCeret
November 19th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
I hope you guys will take another look at your 6mm/ .243 bullet line. Even those that have never seen a Bench Rest rifle or a Bench Rest event are likely to know that the 6mm PPC is about THE most accurate metallic cartridge the world has even known.
David Tubb has for the first time in the history of the Highpower Nationals shot a perfect score with his DTAC 6mm bullet.
“David Tubb won the NRA High Power Long Range Rifle title with a record score. David didn’t drop a single point, scoring 1450-101X out of a possible 1450-145X. David fired a TUBB 2000 chambered in 6XC using this 115 grain match bullet (excepting the Palma competition which must be fired using .308 Winchester). ~ DavidTubb.com
Tubbs 6XC round is now “THE” round to compete with “Across the course” at the Highpower Nationals.
6mm-.284 is pretty much the premium 6mm cartridge on the high velocity end. As far as I know Skip Talbots 1000 yard record of 3.1″ still stands, acheived with a 6mm-.284.
6mm-.284 is the go-to round for the vast majority of F-class 1000 yard bench rest competitors. A hand full of others choose to shoot a few other 6mm based cartridges such as the 6mm Dasher, 6mm-06 etc.
For heavy varmit the 6mm Remington and especially the 6mm AI is the most common round I hear about from the long range predator and varmint hunter circles.
Winchester has long since introduced their .243 wssm.
Now Olympic Arms and custom gunsmiths around the country are building AR-15’s (No not big AR-10’s but tidy little AR-15’s) in .243 Wssm. This WSSM pushes 115 grain bullets a little over 3000 fps. What’s the big deal with that? It means that hunters, competitors, and special agencies can have a 1500 meter tactical long range set up in such a “tidy” little rifle.
I could go on, but feel the point is made.
Please offer a 6mm, 90-100 Grain Triple shock bullet for the standard velocity 6mm/.243 rounds.
Please offer a 105-115 grain, Maximum B.C. MRX bullet for the higher velocity rounds.
Thanks,
TM
Trent
November 19th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Would like to see a .323 caliber 200 gr MRX boat tail. Maybe a 130-140 gr .264 cal MRX also.
Pete
November 20th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
A 100-107 gr 6.5 triple shock for the .260.
joseph
November 20th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Many U.S. Military personnel purchase much of their own “After-Market” tactical equipment because it is far superior than much of the “Stuff” we get issued. Some, even create their own hand-loads in small quantities, to take with in hostile environments. It would be nice (if Barnes doesn’t already do so) to have a .223, Triple Shock, with Tungsten core and Delrin Tip, in a 77gr. projectile. If this already exists, could someone please inform me? If not, can somebody please make some? Thanks…. Army-Joe
Ivan
November 22nd, 2007 at 4:59 pm
I have used my 25-06 with devastating results on deer, an 85gr tsx would be great.
John Porter
November 25th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
.284 130 Grain TSX
John Porter
November 25th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Solid copper non expanding heavy pistol bullets with wide meplat like LBT design for ultimate penetration. 44 cal and 45 cal in 300 to 325 grain will work good. Need to be solids with wide meplats.
Joe
November 27th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Through the years I have heard alot of positive things about Barnes XLC Bullet Product Line. Increased velocities, reduced pressures, and good penetration on various game, has always been topics of discussion when these bullets are mentioned. I would like to see these bullets reinstated in Barnes line-up.
Gene Emmerich
November 29th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
XLC XLC XLC. Bring them back please. (especially the 130 gr .308. I too agree with Scott Lewis Nov 12. Adding an XLC coated TSX bullet to load in the 22 WMR in V Grenade and X. You could return the 22 WMR to king status.
If you XLC coat the new TTSX and added 0.1 (even 0.05) to the BC it would be GREAT!!!!
Is it just me or are the majority of the posts to bring back the XLC? I’m easy, I just want what everybody else wants. But Hands down no other bullet I’ve used compares to Barnes. Thanks
Greg
December 1st, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Not really a product but -
How about adding reduced velocity load data (and therefore recoil) for other calibers using the FP 30-30 TSX
Seems like the 308, 30-06 and the “other” 30’s could be great youth loads using this bullet driven at the 30-30 ish velocities it is designed to work at.
Jarrid
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:58 pm
100 gr TSX in 6.5 for my 260 rems. These would really get some fps and REAL penetration unlike some other designs. Please dont leave us out. We need 100gr 6.5s! Dont wait too long, money is burning a hole in my pocket and it is hot!
David R. Lewis
December 4th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
I would like to see a TSX FN bullet for the .32 Winchester Special. There are many still in use all over the country and especially in the North Eastern deer and bear woods. A bullet weight of 165gr. should be ideal!
Ron
December 5th, 2007 at 10:35 am
140 grain TSX/TTSX in 6.5
Dallas Post
December 7th, 2007 at 11:26 am
I would like to see you bring back a 110 grain in TTSX in .308 for handgun hunting with a 308 Winchester or 30/06.
Dan Marin
December 9th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
I would like to see a 130-135 grain .308 flat nose for
lever action rifles. If these could be loaded to comparable 125-130 grain bullets it would give the 30/30, 308MX , 30/30 Ackleys longer range.
BradW
December 10th, 2007 at 9:28 am
It would be great if you would offer a 85 grain TSX boattail in .257. It is great antelope medicine and with with your solid bullet construction, would also work well on mule deer in my .257 Ackley.
Also, a 100 grain in 7mm would be great for the same reasons. Talk about a flat shooter out of a 7mm WSM!!!
Paul
December 11th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
For elk hunting, it will be great if you would please produce a 7mm TTSX bullet of 150 to 160 grains. Thanks very much!
M Norman
December 11th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
I would like to see a 30cal. varmint grenade.
Scott Fergusson
December 12th, 2007 at 11:10 am
A MRX in .35 and a 250 grain TSX in .35
Dom D.
December 12th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Sir,
Please, please, please a 90 to 100gr 6.5 tripple shock for deer. I’ve taken many elk over the years with the 120grX and triple shock, but a 90 to 100gr would be perfect for deer. Please!!!! Thanks Dom Hesperus, Co.
Since CA has mandated non lead bullets for centerfire AND rimfire, starting june of ‘08, I’d like to see you put a cannelure on the 36gr Varmint grenade and load it in the 22 WMR.
Maybe you guys and Federal can work together on this.
Would love to see a gamepoint version as well for deeper penetration on larger animals. I biught my WMR to hunt bobcats with at close range and the deeper penetration would be a plus here.
Pleae do not let the ?#^$&$&*’s that run our fish and game make rimfires obsolete here.
Bob Waller
December 14th, 2007 at 11:41 am
I have been using the 85 grain X bullets in my .243s and 6mm-06 for years with terrific results. I use the Varmint Grenade in my .223 Ruger Mini-14 Target model. I use the 250 grain Expander MZ in my muzzleloader. I plan to use the 225 grain .338 MRX in my .338 Win Mag as a long range load. So much for what I have.
What I want is to go lead-free.
That means I will need bullets for my leverguns, a Model ‘94 Winchester in .32-40 WCF and a Model 1886 Winchester in .40-82 WCF.
For the .32-40, either a .321 diameter 150 – 180 grain MRX (if safe for a tubular mag) or a XFP. I would also be able to use a .323 diameter bullet of the same weight range.
For the .40-82, which slugs out at .409 diameter, a 250 – 275 grain .411 diameter bullet would be nice (again in the MRX or XFP for a tubular mag).
I’ve tried them all and have settled on Barnes bullets for all my shooting. The best bullets on the market, IMO.
Brice Evans
December 14th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I would like to see a 350 grain boattail Tipped TSX for the 416. I have a 416 Weatherby and this would work great for plaines game, Moose, Elk etc. This would greatly stretch the range on the 416.
Raul V.
December 15th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
like to see 204 cal. california is going to need them!!!!!!!!!
Steve F.
December 16th, 2007 at 11:32 am
I would like to see a 6.5 100-110 gr. in the TSX and in your new tipped TSX, I would like to see 100, 120, and 130 gr. bullets. Thank you.
The 6.5 Community would like to see Barnes make a TSX or TTSX in 100-110gr. Since their are a lot of intermediate 6.5’s on the Market, that would benefit from this GREATLY!
Chris Bennett
December 16th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Please make a 110grn. TSX in 6.5mm. It would be ideal for the 6.5 Grendel and other cartridges.
Rod Smith
December 16th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
I believe the TSX & TTSX is the future as far a volume is concerned. Please bring us a TTSX for the std. cased 25’s about 95gr. & pretty please a TTSX
for the big 25’s somewhere between 110-115gr. My Sendero 25-06AI keeps asking & I just shake my head.
KrisK
December 16th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
.338 MRX Boat-tails in 250gr., 275gr., and 300gr. We shooters who have the big 338’s like 338wby 338Lapua 338-378wby and the bigger 338 wildcats need heavier weight premium game bullets and I think Barnes are the best.
Mark Kraft
December 17th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Please…Please bring back the XLC’s. I can see that many others miss them as much as I do.
Jack
December 17th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
If possible, I would really like to see you all come out with a 240 gr or 300 gr XPB in 44 Cal. I find the 225 gr just a little light for thick skinned game.
Khoa
December 18th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Hi from California(The Lead-Free State):( I’m a big fan of your Sabot slug and 30-06 Triple Shock ammo. If possible, what do you think about teaming up with Hornady or CCI to release TSX in 22LR, 22WMR and 17HMR? The State is switching over to lead-free next year, and a few places are already enforcing the lead-free policy this year (2007).
craig
December 19th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I would like to see a TMZ .40 cal in the 200 to 240 grain range for the .50 X .40 muzzleloading application.
Glenn Bliss
December 20th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Please make a TTSX for use in the 378 Weatherby. I currently use the 270gr TSX and believe a 250-270gr TTSX might be the best yet!
mike blanchard
December 20th, 2007 at 11:20 am
continue to make V.L.C.COATED bullets
I love them
Tommy Bailey
December 20th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
I would like to see a 6.5 tsx in a 100 gr for the 260 rem. Great products shot a .481 5 shot group the other day out of my ruger compact 260
Brian B.
December 22nd, 2007 at 2:48 pm
I have been using Barnes 30 caliber, 165 grain, XLC bullets exlusively in my 30-06 for the last six years and have experienced excellent accuracy and outstanding results on three elk. Two bulls and one cow.
I am on my last box and would very much appreciate it if you would once again begin manufacturing the XLC bullets in 150, 165, 168, and 180 grains.
What the heck, bring them back in all of the previously offered calibers and grains as well. They are a great product!
Craig D
December 23rd, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Bring back the .30 caliber XLC’s. Best hunting round in my .30 cals…
Perry
December 24th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
32 ACP should be added to your pistol bullet. This should make the round much more effective for those who have to carry a very small deep concieled carry weapon.
Joe Seidel
December 25th, 2007 at 8:26 am
I wish you would make your excellent TSX in a 600 caliber rifles in an 800 gr weight. I shoot a 600 Overkill bolt and this weight of a triple shock X bullet would be perfect to go with your new 900gr. Banded solid. 900 grs would be too long I fear.
Can you make a flat based TMZ in 250g and 300g?
Thanks
Chap Gleason
Mike
December 30th, 2007 at 12:18 am
Dear Sir, I would like to respectfully suggest that Barnes make a .308 bullet @ 175 grains. Most serious tactical shooters appreciate the ballistic advantage of the 175 grain over the 168 for long range shooting. Many of us also use these rifle for hunting. The Sierra 175 BTMK is a good benchmark.
Thanks, Mike
John S.
December 31st, 2007 at 1:19 pm
1) 150-165 gr .323 from my 8mm Mauser.
2) Nice and light…180 gr .358 for my 35 Whelen 7600 carbine used for whitetails. Lots of mileage out of this one for the tubular mag 35 Rems out there.
3) More Hodgdon powders – especially sphericals, in manual
4) Please…no more discontinuing bullets!!!
Thanks for this opportunity to speak. Your 140 TSX shoot sub-MOA in my 280 Rem. with….Varget…of all powders!
Greg Lane
January 1st, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I’d like a 165gr or 180+gr 10mm X pistol bullet for the 10MM Auto. I’d like to see the Varmint Grenade in some light 110-125gr .308 bullets. Laws have changed here in parts of California banning lead core bullets for hunting just about anything.
Bob Bryce
January 2nd, 2008 at 9:44 am
I believe there is a definate need for a 35 cal / 158 grain range flat nose style bullet for use in a tubular magazine (Marlin Model 336) rifle. All you carry now are spire point bullets, and even they are far too heavy to use on white tail deer. The 350 mag might use these, but I would bet many of the other 35 cal guns, even those with bolt actions would prefer and use a lighter bullet.
Joe Guidos
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I would like to see a 180 gr. 35 cal. XFN for the 35 Rem,358 Win., 35 Whelen, it would make a perfect whitetail bullet for here in the eastern states.
Fred Baldwin
January 4th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
.204 caliber Varmint Grenade
Mark Roberts
January 4th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
105 grain MRX .243 – 50 per box.
165 Flat nose TSX 30-30
Jim Hoover
January 7th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I would love to see the varmint Gernade in a .17 for my new Remington .17 fireball
Dave yinger
January 7th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I would very much like to see .357 caliber bullets suitable for the .356 Winchester rifle/tubular magazine. Ideal starting point would be 180 and/or 200 grainers. Also, load data using your .357 140 grainers in the .356 would be helpful.
Dave yinger
January 7th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Somebody should market a 22 LR loading using your projectiles…now that California has outlawed lead where I hunt etc., it’ll be tough to go squirrel shooting with my favorite .22.
AJ Rodriguez
January 7th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
I would love a 120gr and 130gr for a 6.5 Grendel Thanks.
Bryan Whais
January 12th, 2008 at 7:26 am
I am a 444 Marlin fan and would love to see a .429 caliber bullet in the range of 270-300 gn. This would allow your customers to be able to use your porducts in the 444 Marlin for everything from deer to the big bruens. Your 225 gn. .429 bullet are great for deer sized game but elk and bears require a heavier bullet to allow for penatrating heavy bone associated with these larger animals. A heavy .429 caliber XPB in the range of 270-300 gn bullets would allow me to use your bullets exclusively in my 444 Marlin rifle.
Bryan Whais
Mark
January 14th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Yes we have gone lead free in my area of California.You either have to produce .17 caliber bullets for my .17 Ackley Magnum or I’m going to have to buy another rifle.A .22 rimfire lead free round is also badly needed
Mark
January 14th, 2008 at 11:15 am
I forgot this one.How about an XPB for 32 H&R mag,32/20 WCF and the new .327 Magnum thats coming out
RCxRC
January 14th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
As mentioned already, central Cali (where much of our pig and varmint hunting takes place) is now off limits to lead ammo, due to concerns of poisoning the CA condor. Environmentalists are already trying to spread it to the whole state, and I hear that Arizona and Nevada are looking at the same.
Many folks have had to put up their rimfires, and go back to .22’s of some kind or another for varmint. Non-lead rimfire is going to be hot here (if and when it comes), and probably wherever this spreads to. Already, reloading equipment and supplies are selling fast here, due to the new law. With ammo prices already high, for anyone but the casual shooter this made reloading (or going back to reloading, like me) a no-brainer.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to put in a word or two. Hope someone reads this.
SCOTT
January 17th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
WOULD LOVE TO SEE A .25 CAL OFFERING IN THE TIPPED TSX LINE IN THE 110 TO 120 GR CATEGORY. I THINK IT WOULD MAKE MY 257 WEATHERBY A DEADLY ALL AROUND GUN.
Cookie
January 17th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
How about a 200 gr. .30 cal with a high BC for my 300 RUM. I guess nobody told Arnold that many of us have scopes that will require certain speed, bullet weights, and BC’s.
Anybody ever see a California Condor anyways?
I am sure you are already woking on the rimfire stuff but please hurry!
Bo Kromann Nielsen
January 19th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Here in Scandinavien (Denmark, Sweden and Norway) it is required to shoot with a minimum of 139 grains bullit, when hunting biggame as reddeer and moose.
So what we need here is a 140 grain leadfree bullit for the 1.000.000 hunting rifles in caliber 6,5mm (.264)
Dan L
January 19th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I’ll again echo the requests of several others to bring back a 250gr .358cal in TSX with a boattail. And while you’re at it, also 275gr .358cal TSX and a Banded solid to go with it. They would make the .35 Whelen’s equal to the 9.3 X 62 for Africa. The 225gr .358 TSX is a good North American bullet but big bears and African game benefit from greater sectional density bullets. My supply of 250gr Xs is almost gone, so do it soon.
Louis K
January 21st, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I agree with “Don April 26th, 2007 at 9:59 pm” there should be Banded FP Solids in .458 caliber for the 45/70. The range should be 300 to 500 grs.
Andrew From Canada
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I have been using your bullets for about 7 years now, and had little to no trouble getting them to shoot. The performance on game has been very noteworthy, and if I was ever to hunt dangerous game, I would trust no other. I would like to see a TTSX in 140gr for the 6.5mm, and a 175gr TTSX in the 7mm in the future, thank you.
Many of the 6.8 SPC users would really like to see lighter weight bullets in the .270 / 6.8 caliber added to all of your lines. With the creation of the 6.8 SPC round many hunters are now using the AR-15 platform to hunt. Right now one of the most used rounds is the TSX and also the TTSX in 110gr. We would like to seem more offering of bullets in the 80-120 grain weights in this caliber as the 6.8 has its best performance in this bullet weight range. The 6.8 is the number one most popular alternative caliber to the .223 used in the AR-15. Rifles in this caliber are being produced by almost all AR manufactures and there are 4 major ammunition companies loading for this caliber at present. One of them uses your excellent TSX bullet, which has been very popular.
Thank you very much
Respectively,
Tim W
GLEN McCARTHY
January 27th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
358 CAL.
PLEASE MAKE BARNES 250 GN TSX BULLET THAT CAN BE USED IN 358 NORMA OR 358 STA THEY WOULD MAKE THE 35 CAL LISTINGS COMPLETE. I OWN A 358 NORMA AND LOAD 250 GN AS IT IS THE MOST EFFICIANT IN THAT CALIBRE.
AS I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA I WANT A TOUGH BULLET THAT CAN TAKE OUT A BUFFALO IN THE TOP END THAT IS CAKED IN THICK MUD .
Hunter Bigelow
January 28th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
I’d love to see a 85-100 grain MRX or Tipped TSX for .257 caliber. The .257’s are great long range deer and ‘lope calibers, I’d like to see a great long range bullet to go with it.
shawn t rasmussen
January 30th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I would like to see a secound hollow point to allow a little more expantion and shock on deer size game. Maybe even one that sheds the first set of pettles to give a bigger wound channel. the only x that I have ever recovered was a 200 yard shot on an antalop that was faceing me with a 25-06 and a 100 grain x and it was just under the hide after breacking the femer.
Bart
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 am
I am in California, and as others have posted, I am in dire need of a lead free 22LR, 22WMR, or perhaps 17HMR. I typically shoot ground squirrels within the “historic condor range”.
Marc Abbott
February 3rd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
How about a 22lr load for us here in central california’s “no lead condor area”? Or an 87gr .257 bullet that will stabilize in a Savage 99 in 250-3000 caliber.
B Aman
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I would like to see load data for the .221 Fireball included in the next reloading manual, especially for the 36-Grain Varmint Grenade.
Steven Blatt
February 4th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Another California hunter here that needs lead free bullets. How about a .35 remington bullet for lever actions and more choices for .358 Win./.35 whelen? And how about putting more weight in the 44 mag/45colt/454 pistol bullets with controled expansion and more momentum for DEEP penetration with moderate or low velocities to replace hard cast lead bullets?
Paul Heinen
February 6th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I’m a firm believer in Barnes bullets. I would like to see more TSX or TTSX bullet choices for the 6MM’s and .243’s preferably in the 95gr. to 100gr range. I shoot a 6mm Rem w/ a 1:9″ twist and it really likes the 95gr TSX bullets which were discontinued shortly after they were introduced. I tried the 85gr TSX bullets in this rifle and they grouped poorly, so I purchased as many boxes of 95gr. bullets as I could afford at the time. My supply is running low. I recently had a 6mm Rem AI w/ 1:10 twist custom built to shoot the 85gr TSX for long range deer and antelope hunting. I can only get 1.25″ groups with 85gr. TSX, but get .50″ or better groups at 100yds. with the 95gr TSX. Also, the BC is much higher w/ the 95gr TSX for those longer shots.
Please, please, please. I’m still waiting for a triple shock 6.5 90 to 100 gr.bullet. This would absolutely be the greatest deer bullet for 6.5 shotters. With 6.5 120gr X’s completely penetrating both front shoulders on elk out of our .260 Rem’s & 6.5×55’s for years now, a lighter bullet would be the ticket for deer. PLEASE!!!! Dom , Hesperus , Colorado.
David Boston
February 9th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
I would like to see a .17 caliber TSX or MRX of 22-25grns
Also a .257 cal. 110 or 115gr Boat Tail TSX or MRX
And a 250 grain .375 cal. TSX Boat Tail
Can’t wait to see a new reloading manual either
Edgar Snyder
February 15th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I would like .458 MRX bullets. I think the 300 and 350 grain size would be a good place to start.
Also, I would like to see the application of the tungsten core MRX technology used to increase the mass of your XPB’s. I currently shoot belt mountain punch bullets in 454 Casull(320 gr.)and 44 Mag.(300 gr.).
P.S. I like your 180 gr. MRX bullets in my .300 WBY.
Gary Poulain
February 16th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I love the Barnes TSX bullets. I have killed my last two elk with them. I do think you need to experiment with combining the advantages of the TSX design with the XLC properties. This should make a bullet that will be unbeatable for the highest possible velocities with minimal bore fouling. I would volunteer to test your first batch of 6MM 80 gr. TTSXC in my .240 Weatherby and .270 110 gr. TTSXC in my .270 Weatherby. I also own a .250 Savage with 1-14″ twist that desperately needs a 75 grain TSX bullet that will stabilize in it. With the great Barnes weight retention, 75 grains is all we need. HELP! Thanks for making a great product. I can’t wait to try the new TTSX bullets. Another great idea!
Steve Kofoed
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:23 am
I would like to see a Varmint Grenade in .257 around 75 grains
Blair Nelson
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
.264 / 6.5 mm lightweight TTSX/TSX in the 90 to 105 grain range.
While you are at it, try to shape it to approach the lands in deep throated rifles such as my M70 FWT 6.5×55 that makes contact at 3.15 OAL.
Not sure how you’d do it and maintain neck tension on the cases but am speculating that a flat base, more rings and some playing with ogive geometry could get us there.
Then again, you’re the experts. You build ‘em. We’ll buy them.
Bob Morris
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:45 am
California shooters are needing lead free bullets and they need to be on the California lead free bullet list. The Varmint Grenades and MPG bullets are not on the list. We need heavier TSX, MPG and Varmint Grenades in 20 cal, .224 and 6 mm.
Richard Charles
February 23rd, 2008 at 10:09 am
I’d like to see heavier .358 caliber bullets. Right now the .33’s go as heavy as the .35’s which sort of negates their advantage. I’d like to see a super high BC for the .35
Larry Ciejka
February 24th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I would really like to have an MRX .257 cal. 100 gr.
This would be a perfect antelope / deer bullet in .257 Acley, .25-06 and .257 Wthby.
The sooner the better.
Pete
February 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
A 100-107 TSX 6.5mm for the .260 & 6.5 – 06. I am about to saw and file off the back end of your 130 gr. 6.5 TSX bullet to make it a 107 gr. but I know you will make this drastic step unnecessary.
Charles Sheppard
February 26th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I would like a 350 grain TSX and solid for the 400 H&H (.411).
David S.
February 26th, 2008 at 3:35 am
I would like to see anything and everything added in the 6.5 line. Preferably something in the MRX variety, but a broadening of the TSX offerings in 6.5 would be great as well.
SCOTT CHANDLER
February 27th, 2008 at 8:48 am
ANY PLANS TO MAKE THE 270 SHORT MAG, MRX OR TRIPLE SHOCK. WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT. I DID SEE THE 270 CALL 130 AND 150, BUT NEED TO 130 AND 150 IN 270 SM FOR SAKO MODEL 75.
Angel Cantu
February 27th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
MRX are great bullets and it was a great start to introduce the plastic tip. However, I think the TTSX is the way the go,and it makes it more accesible to hunters. I can’t wait for you to offer a .257 in 90 or 100. For now, 115 TSX are working great!
Hope not to wait much longer. Weatherby people are waiting!
frank piechota
February 27th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Your .451 MZ bullets perform great in my Omega. Why do your TMZ have a slight baottail and MZ do not? You could standardize and make both with boattails and only need (1) bulet type for both product lines.
Also, the sabots Federal uses in their 12 ga 2 3/4oz MZ andTMZ shells do not engage the rifling as well as Hornady’s do. You can increase accuracy by having the loaded sabot diameter .001″ larger.
Angel Cantu
February 28th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
25-3000, 257 Bob, 25/06…and precious 257 Weatherby.
Have been looking at what people would like to see from you and have seen several asking for the same bullet. TTSX 90 to 100, and why not, even 85 or 87 will do. If a 100 can go through a 2500 pound bison at 4100 fps, why not go lighter and faster for the run of the mill gun. Not everyone has a “hot tamale”.
Still on the wish list! Love the 25!
Jim Hovencamp
February 29th, 2008 at 5:24 am
Ditto on the .257 100 gr. MRX bullet.
My Next gun will be a 35 Whelen so would like to see more variety in .358 bullets.
Keep up the great work in inovation!
Clint D
February 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
.257 TTSX or MRX
Cliff
March 1st, 2008 at 11:59 am
With the new california no lead it would be handy to have peal and stick lables. With a lable like the ones on the bulllet boxes on your chartrige box it will be easyer for the warden say have a good day.
Bob Stevens
March 1st, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Maybe a Varmint Grenade in .277 and .308 best way to practice for deer season is a few ‘yotes!!!
Tyler Place
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:56 am
I would love to see a .257 115 gr. TSX boattail, instead of a flat base. Even a MRX or Tipped TSX would be great. There are a bunch of people shooting a .257 Weatherby or a 25-06 Remington for whitetail hunting, but their only options are a 100 gr., for the boattail fans anyways. For parts of the country where range is not always an issue, there have been wishes of a 120 gr. TSX BT.
I would like to see a better slection for the 8mm. I would really like to see it in the tipped triple-shock x bullet or in the mrx in 180 grain and more. The 8mm is new so there are not many options.
William Thomas
March 6th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Bring back the 90 gr. XBT in a TSX configuration in .257 caliber. It was great in the 257 Roberts and 25/06.
Thank You for making 180&200 gr. 8mm TSX bullets.I’ve hunted with a Titus barreled 8mm-338 since 1973. Your 180 TSX’s shoot .5-.6″ groups @ 100 yds.for me. Great deer&elk bullets.Please consider 150&165gr.TSX’s or TTSX’s in 8mm as well. I got a big 6×7 bull in 2005, with my 325WSM. I still have a partial bx.of 180gr.8mm Originals. Your newer bullets don’t “keep” as well because of thier phenominal accuracy!ha. Some lighter 9.3’s would be great as well. THANK YOU again for making great bullets! Most of the competitions bullets bloodshot a lot of meat and don’t have as much penitration. Thanks again and good hunting. Johnny
Harry Combs
March 7th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I have been reloading 37 years and have used most of your compeditors bullets. I had never tried Barnes until 2003 in my TC Muzzle loader. It was so accurate I decided to try your new Tripple Shock when it came out. That bullet is so accurate I now Load my 460 S&W, 270 win., 300 win., 300 weatherby, 3006, 340 weatherby, and 7mm mag.. The Tripple Shock is the most accurate bullet I have ever used. I have shot thousands of rounds and never shot anything so accurate in all my years of shooting rifles. Thanks for making such a fine product for the general public loaded and reloader. Harry Combs
I would like to see a .243 100 or 107 gn Tripleshock bullet.
You have Varmint Gernades in lighter weights.
Thanks,
BP
Rick
March 14th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I would like to see a greater assortment of 45 cal muzzelloader bullets available in the 170-200 grain range, nonleaded of course, as I live in California. thanks.
Jason N.
March 15th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
A FN TSX bullet in .375 caliber for my .375 winchester (200-250gr) would be nice (just like .45-70). That would be huge, Not much choices for all of us who have .375 winchesters.
XPB .44 caliber bullet in 240 or 300gr would be great as well for those of us with .44 mags, .445 supermags, 444 marlins, etc. (FN TSX would work as well).
I would also like to see some heavier MRX bullets in .308 something 200-220gr for my 300 wby mag. Also, More MRX bullets on the heavier side for .257 (120gr) and .277 (170-180gr).
Larry
March 19th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Hi! Love your bullets and I use them exclusively in my .308 and 10mm hand loads, and have loaded them for friends in .243, .270, and .30-06. I have shot many whitetail deer with the 165g X-bullet and now the 168gr TSX (none have run more than 20 yards and most drop instantly). How about a heavier bullet in the .40/10mm caliber? 180gr to 200gr would be perfect. Keep up the good work
Jesse Koskiniemi
March 19th, 2008 at 6:38 am
The only thing I can think of to make a perfect bullet even better is to add the XLC coating to the TTSX
Ryan Regier
March 19th, 2008 at 7:39 am
I would like to see you make a banded solid for the .500 S&W.
Ken
March 20th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Don’t forget us 257 guys!! Tipped TSX, Varmint Grenades? I use my 25/06 out here in the “Condor Range” for just about everything. Would love to see those products.
Thanks, Great products
Wismon
March 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 am
6.5 mm, 100 gr. TSX BT.
Mervin Fulcher
March 23rd, 2008 at 6:57 am
I would like to see more load data for the Thompson Center Encore Handgun,rifle load data is easy to find,but it would be nice to have some for the encore handgun.I shoot it in the 300 win. mag.(a pussy cat to shoot with muzzle brake)and velocity would be nice to know in a handgun length barrel,and would be nice as a estimate before I start to reload,then I’ll know what to exspect.
Thanks for the opportunity to give input!! Love your Bullets! There’s a lot of really good suggestions that I’ve read. One that I would really like to see would be more of a variety of .348 bullets starting with the 150gr and including the 200gr and 250 gr. Tripple shocks with a soft ballistic style tip that can be loaded in the Winchester Mod 71 tubular magazine. Boat tails would be a plus! The B.C. would be greatly enhanced and this wonderful caliber would be able to approach it’s full potential and re-vitalize a really great rifle!
Mike Cullifer
March 28th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Would like to see TSX boat tails in 250 & 270 grain 375 caliber bullets.
Mike Cullifer
March 28th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Would like to see loading data for 375 Weatherby using new TSX bullets.
Naren
March 30th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
A 140 or 160 grain TSX or MRX in 6.5 caliber. Lots of people are waiting for this bullets.
John Wilson
April 2nd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I would like to see a full range of .257 and 7mm TTSX bullets plus new .375 TTSX plus a 300gr and 350gr Round Nose Solid.
120gr .257 TTSX
150gr 7mm TTSX
160gr 7mm TTSX
270gr .375 TTSX
300gr .375 TTSX
Don
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Another Cal hunter that needs lead free… 168+gr TSX BT for 308 Marlin Express. Need a mag tube safe bullet that will take advantage of the 308 power. The 150gr TSX FN is too light.
HTMAN
April 3rd, 2008 at 9:26 pm
We need a 110-115gr banded solid in .277 for loading into 6.8 SPC. the 120 is ok but it seem 110gr is the magic number for optimum accuracy and velocity in the AR platform.
Bill
April 4th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Any plans for expanding your 6.5 mm offerings? With few manufacturers (only Ruger, as far as I know) selling new 7X57 rifles and the interest in long distance shooting with the newer 6.5/.284, more choices in .264 would be nice (e.g. 130 or 140 grain BT MRX or Tipped TSX). Here’s hoping!
Justin Van Dee
April 5th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Would love to see Poly tip handgun bullets in 44,45, and 50 cals.Just like you have in the TMZ.
I would love to see a better selection for da 325 short mag. like the tipped bullets in different weights like 150-180.gr.
Steve Cole
April 9th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Due to legislation (here in CA) we need more non-lead options especially in .17 cal (.17 rem, .17 MK4(.17 fireball), etc) – especially some varmint grenade .17 bullets
Also since all rimfire rounds contain lead they are now illegal to hunt with in certain areas, so a line of .22 and .17 lead-free rimfire ammo would also be cool
In summary think you really need to delve into the sub-calibers and start a .17 line of products
DEREK MCMURRY
April 10th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
120 GRAIN .277 TTSX/OR TSX!!!!
I ALSO AGREE WITH COMBINING THE TSX/TTSX/MRX BULLETS WITH THE XLC BLUE COATING!!
I USED TO BE A ‘HEAVY FOR CALIBER’ BULLET SHOOTER. WITH THE BARNES, YOU CAN GO VERY LIGHT PER CALIBER AND GET THE SAME OR BETTER RESULTS.
THE PERFECT BULLET TO POLISH OFF THE .277 LINE UP IS THE 120 WEIGHT IN TTSX OR MRX.
I believe this bullet would sell very well for the .270 elk and moose crowd. The MRX line is simply too expensive and 130 grains in the tipped version is not quite heavy enough. 110 gr. is useless all around for the 270 in my opinion.
It is a fact that people would choose the 140 gr. tipped TSX just because it is pretty! Yup, that blue color is gorgeous and if you want to sell a whole pile of 140 gr. TSX, then put that pretty blue tip on them and watch them fly out the door. Again, I repeat, the MRX is pretty but too expensive!
Cor
Pete
April 14th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I think any of your 6.5mm pointed copper bullets heavier than 130gr would be sort of like torpedoes and might need 1-7 or faster twist barrels. I think you are on the right track with your light (110, 120, 130gr) bullets in 27, 7mm, and 30. A 100-107gr 6.5 with a plastic tip shot out of a .260 or 6.5-06 @3250 – 3400 fps mv would be somewhat better for deer (but not much) than the .25 100 gr. I like my 6.5’s for distant targets (140 gr BTHP) but I wish a zippy hunting bullet was avaialble for them.
copperhead
April 16th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
There is a large number of 375 Weatherby rifles here in Alaska and Canada by rechambering or rebarreling and loading data for your new bullets would greatly appreciated. Secondly I would like to see 375 caliber bullets in 235, 250, and 270
grain boat tails TSX or MRX
William Weisenburger
April 20th, 2008 at 5:08 am
I would like to see Barnes produce some sabot type bullets to use in .375 and .458 rifles. It might allow people to use their big bore rifles on smaller game and allow them to become more famaliar with the rifles in preparation for trips where they would be used to purue dangerous game.
BA
April 21st, 2008 at 7:00 am
The 85 gn. 243 TSX is fantastic, but we need a 65 gn TTSX that will keep up with the 65 gn Vmax ballistically. Fast, flatshooting, with penetration and expansion. The TSX is a great combination of these two performance factors along with a great BC. Barnes bullets is our future.
With 120 TSX’s out of .260 Rem & 6.5×55 shooting completely through both front shoulders of mature elk at long ranges we need a 90 to 100gr.TSX flat base for deer. Shooters are finaly starting to see the great BC’s of 6.5 & their long range flat shooting. Plus because of their high sectional denisity they penatrate like much heavier bullets.6.5 shooters have been sorely ignored in the past. No need to beat yourself to death with some giant mag. when the 6.5’s will do the job.Also how about some 100 & 250 count boxes. Thanks for the best elk bullet I have ever used or seen used. Dom
Cmasc
April 27th, 2008 at 11:50 am
I’d like to see a .358 225gr tipped (TTSX) for use in 35 Whelen.
I would like to submit a suggestion and a few comments. First the comments. I have various Barnes X Bullets for my 270, 300 WM, and 338 WM. All shoot like match bullets from another company. My hat is off to you all! Great slugs. Now if I can draw a tag to shoot Elk, Deer, and Moose life would be good.
Now for my suggestions. I have a saying.. “if it goes “bang” I like it.” In the spirit of that I would like to suggest to your Varmint Grenade line adding a 15 and 20 grain .172″ diameter. I would also like to see some single shot semi spire or spire point triple shock .458″ slugs for a 45-70. The reason is I own a single shot rifle and I need better Ballistic Coefficients… these ones with flat points are driving me to use hand cast lead slugs. I do not have time to cast anymore.. I am too busy being a gunsmith. Take care and happy shooting.
The crew at Custom Firearms of Moundhouse NV.
its me again. talking with my fellow staff members and some really nice customers; we have come up with a small list of “please would you make?”
#1,high B.C. .458″ slugs for single shot (Browning 1885’s, Winchester 1885’s) in the 350 to 500 grain range.. we would apprieciate ANYTHING that gives us 100 more yards.
#2, various .308″ weights for our 30-30’s
#3, .321″Diameter 32 Win Special slugs in 150 to 170 grains.
#4, .172″ diameter slugs in 15, 20, 25 grains we 17 Remington, 17 Mach4, 17 Javalina, and the other 17 cal shooters would like the varmint granade and TSX lines to have these in them. we like saving the pelts on the Coyotes we shoot. you are our last hope for a 15 grain 17 for ground squirrels.
#5 this might be off the wall but a 147, 150 grain .308 spirepoint solid for PALMA shooting… would make a few Palma shooters in the area happy. no cannalure, please?
#6 please put out a 40 grain .224″ for pelt preservation. we have 223Rem, 22-250 Rem, and 222 Mag shooters that go after Coyotes.
thanks,
Fred “Haus” Hauseur
Custom Firearms
Moundhouse NV
njspurg
May 1st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I would like to see Barnes produce banded solids in .358 either 250 or 300 grains for use in my Whelen.
Bill Penner
May 1st, 2008 at 9:38 pm
250/270 gr 44 cal bullet for 444 marlin
greg
May 1st, 2008 at 10:54 pm
My dad loves your bullets, his last two deer rifles have been a .280 AI and a 6mm Rem AI. The .280 with its 27 inch barrel was out performing his last 7mm Rem Mag, and your bullets made deer hunting too easy for him! So he went to the 6mm. Again, one shot, dead right there with an 85 grain TSX. His next will probably be a .257 Roberts AI, probably loaded with 100 grain TSX.
My summer projects include working up .30-06 loads with the large number of 165 grain xbullets that he handed down to me, and some loads using the 130 grain TSX in the same caliber. I suspect that for the deer or possibly predator shooting I am likely to do, the 130 at about 3100-3200 will be the cat’s meow.
I need to work up a load for my wife’s 6.5×55, probaly using some of the old 140 x bullets my dad has sitting around. They should be easy to make work in the long throat of her swedish mauser. I think we have some of the old 100 gr also, so I may try that.
I would love to see 85 to 105 grain triple shocks in .257 cal. My dad and I intend to make matching martini cadet rifles in .25-35 AI, and with the penetration of your bullets I don’t see why anything heavier would be needed. Anything lighter than 85 grains is not legal for big game in WA, or a 75 grain would be interesting for deer.
I wish someone, whether CorBon or Federal, or whoever, would make a factory “tactical” load in .30-06 with the 130 tsx.
THANK YOU for the 150 grain tsx for the .303 British! I may have to try the 123 grain for the 7.62×39 in my smles also…
I would also like to see a relatively light tipped triple shock/MRX for both .30 and .257 calibers. something like a 140 grain .30 and a 105 grain .257…
I would probably have to experiment if you made a .451 185-200grain copper semi wadcutter, whether it had a hollowpoint or not (up to 220 grain might be fun, but probably too long for a .45 acp. A 185 grain tungsten cored copper semi wadcutter or hollowpoint about the length of the 160 gr xpb would also be interesting. Relatively fast, with good penetration.
If you could make it as a tsx/banded solid, it should go even faster. Or your XLC coating could be revived.
You make the best bullets in the industry, but you know how we shooters are, we are NEVER satisfied!
Russ
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:26 am
For a long, long, long, LONG time now… I’ve been wanting a Barnes solid (or now, a banded solid, or maybe even just a TSX)… in a 300-grain offering of .338 caliber. I have a 1500-yard target rifle chambered for .338/378 Weatherby Magnum that does wonders with the Sierra 300-grain Match King and a LOT of H50BMG… but I KNOW you folks could make a bullet with a better ballistic coefficient.
I also have a .500 Linebaugh and would like you to make an XPB in a .512″ offering.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
curt venable
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:01 am
I shoot mostly 25 cal. and under now due to loss of my right eye and having to learn to shoot left handed. I really would like to see an 85 or 90 grain TIPPED triple shock in the 243 cal and a 90 grain TIPPED triple shock in the 25 caliber.Keep up the good work and keep the most SUPERIOR hunting bullet in the world on our dealer shelves. Thanks Curt
Randy Hulme
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:03 pm
.358 Heavier bullets
I would sure like to have the availability of a .358 Barnes bullet in a weight heavier than 225 grains again. Sadly, I have used up the last of my 250 gr. X bullets.
Would you please manufacture a 250 gr. MRX? Or make it interesting, and create a 240 gr., or better yet a 260 gr.? If an MRX is not feasible, how about a tipped TSX? All said, I’d be happy given the opportunity to purchase a box of plain TSX’s in a heavier weight.
I believe you will actually consider your customers ideas/desires and I appreciate the opportunity to voice mine.
Thanks
Ed
May 4th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
A 100 gr. or maybe a 110 gr. 243 TSX
Greg
May 4th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I would like you to bring back the 100 grain .284 X bullet. I am down to my last 30 and have taken a wack of caribou with the bullet out of my 7mm Sendaro. This bullet shoots into .75 MOA at 3650fps and really takes out caribou to 300+ yards with an extremely flat trajectory allowing for surgical placement of shots.
If you want to modernize it in the TSX form that would be o.k. by m,e. Just bring it back!
Greg
May 4th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
I really like the old Original line and have a horde of 6mm 115 grainers, 250 grain 30’s and 250,275 and 300’s in .358. They work well on game and I like the added weight and RN designs in the bush.
They can core separate but if brought back with a simple mechanical lock like the Hornady Interlock the pure copper and lead design might just capture you the traditionalist market.
As is the 300 grain 358’s really turn my Norma into the ultimate bush gun for Moose. I am down to my last eighty seven! Make another run!
Pete
May 7th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Thanks for the .264 data.
A 100-107gr. 6.5 triple shock bullet is needed for deer and similar game!
James Curry
May 10th, 2008 at 4:59 am
I have tc’s 300 whisper with a 15″barrel 1 in 10 twist. I have shot the 110 gr x bullet that was discontinued with great results. I am trying the TSX in 130 gr I would like to see the TSX in 110 gr it would be a better bullet then hornady 110 v max. thanks for your time have a great day.
Jeremy P
May 10th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
would like to see a better selectoin for the 325. short mag. in bullets and there weight. in tipped and lower than 180gr. would be great the more options da better
Dick
May 12th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Can we please have a TSX 250g boat tail in .416 Rigby!
We have experimented with lighter bullets..(impala)
great success..but I want my Barnes!
John Selig
May 12th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Have you considered manufacturing both solid match and hunting bullets for the 408 CheyTac??
John Mack
May 17th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Would like to see some .25 cal grenades for varmint hunting. I have a 25-06 that I would like to work a load up for.
A Smith
May 20th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Not really a product but Id like to see more load data worked up specifically for minimizing recoil without greatly reducing performance. In particular I’d love to know how a 270win tipped TSX would perform if paired with a propellant like IMR SR 4759 powder
Mitchell Lorbetskie
May 21st, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Your bullets are the only ones I will consider to put into any of my guns,They are the best I have ever seen!!!!My .243 win is great for medium to long range deer hunting,But I would love to get the same results my friend gets on varmints with his .204 varmint grenades.I would like to use my .243 win for some ground hogs and for some coyotes,but with a varmint grenade bullet.I have tried my friend’s gun and have seen how devastating those VG’s are on ground hogs(and they cannot try to crawl back into their holes!).I would be absolutely and totaly happy if you could make some bullets in the .243 win load because I think that others have experienced the same as I have and would be a very popular thing!
My suggestions for bullets are:
.243 win with 80 grain Varmint Grenade(for the hogs)
.243 win with 100grain Varmint Grenade(fot the’yotes)
My suggestions for loaded ammunition are all of the same weights of bullets above in a:
winchester supreme base case&powder platform
or any other platform would be great!
This load would make me very impressed and continue to use your loads with great respect and appreciation and confirm to me that you truly do have the best bullets there is!!!
Karl Klavon
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:36 am
I am a California Single Shot Handgun Hunter, so I am presently working up loads for your 120 gr. TSX in my 6.5 Encore Pistol to meet the no-lead ban here in California.
I need bullets that will expand well down to about 1,600 fps. Bringing out a new 110 TTSX, your old 110 gr. Banded Solid Spitzer had a better B.C. (0.452) than the present TSX 120 BT or your 130 gr. TSX FB. Please give us a 110 TTSX BT with a high ballistic coefficient and the ability to expand well below 2,000 fps would really make me and a lot of other hunters happy.
With the 6.5s becoming more popular in long range and other forms of competitive shooting matches, the 6.5 ought to see more use in this country as hunting arms eventually. The 6.5s are always the last bullet size to get bullet up grades. Nosler is dragging their feet on a 6.5 E-Tip, as they did for several years with the AccuBond. Barnes needs to take advantage of this opportunity and lead the field in 6.5 bullet availability for American and foreign hunters through out the whole 6.5 bullet weight range from varmints to moose. Thanks for any assistance you can render in this matter, Karl.
Mike Fargo
May 24th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Please bring back the coated X-Bullets’ high Ballistic Coefficients.
Lourens
June 1st, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Please bring back some heavy bullets for us hunters living in africa. Shooting distaces are less than 100 yards 80% of the time. How about a type of hybrid to avoid the lenght problem, then make some 280gr .338, 250gr .308, 180gr .277, 200gr 7mm, 350gr .375 etc etc. I think this will be great, our local hunters thrive on heavy bullets, due to lower velocity, more stopping power and less meat damage. The old Originals were great. PLEASE BARNES!!!!
Pete
June 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I think ballistic coefficient ratings for bullets should not be such a high factor in bullet selection. I would guess that many shooters scan bullet specs looking for those with high B.C.’s. How high is high, how are they determined, how good can you hold at 350 yards or so when conditions are not so good? I have some experience in high demand shooting situations and have established my level of confidence of making a hit at 400 yards or less when hunting. The Barnes triple shock hunting bullets are intended for effective hunting results not tiny groups at 1000 yds. At 2700-3100 fps at the muzzle a pointy,reasonable weight for bore size will be just fine. Shooting through 3 feet of beast at somewhat less than 400 yards with a 18 – 24 inch hold over with a 200 yard zero sort of looks like success — I don’t remember looking at the published B.C.
Tom Kelso
June 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I have been using your bullets for almost twenty years with great success. How about a .224 in 70 to 80 grain. Thanks.
Chris Nickell
June 5th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I would love to see 2 things first load data for the 250 grain .451 dia. XPB in .45 Colt. I use an encore and and see no reason that this bullet couldnt be used in 45 colt rounds. second I would like to see you offer xpb bullets in more than 20 round boxes. especially for the 250 gr. 451 dia, that can be used in .45 colt, .454 casull and .460 S&W.
Thanks
Chris
Tom Kelso
June 6th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I joined yesterday and and put a request in answer to what bullet I would to see. Today I received a new catalog with a .224 70 grain Barnes. That was very fast and thanks. Tom
BA
June 7th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I’d like to see a 65 grain TTSX for the 243 Win and 6mm Rem type rounds. The way the 85 grain TSX performs, there’s no need for anything heavier only lighter, faster, and flatter with the same TSX performance. Great Products! Thanks for listening.
Jason Walkush
June 7th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Please bring back the .30 cal. 165 and 180 gr. XBT! I would love to see some Original Barnes XBT’s brought back. Those were really great-performing long-range sheep hunting bullets. Happy Shooting!
Barry Bowles
June 12th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I feel there would be a market for a Tipped TSX in .458 caliber, about 370 grains weight. Grooves set so it can be loaded long and crimped for long throated chambers. Max BC to extend reach for plains game, deer and elk. Designed for .458 Lott, Win Mag and possibly bolt 45-70’s.
Dave Corcoran
June 14th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I had my mod 70 .375H&H rebarreled and waiting for a new synthetic stock. Your 270 gr as a triple shock or MRX would make a great long range round for my new rifle. Please hurry.
Hector Villalogos
June 19th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I would like a 90gr. TTSX in 6mm for my .243 winchester. It would be the best medicine for deer sized game.
Bob Cromwell
June 20th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I want a light .257 caliber bullet with a BC of at least .40. A TTSX of 90 or 100 grains would be ideal.
Gary Knox
June 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Would love to see some 240-270 grain slugs for my .444 Marlin. Very pleased with the 150’s for the 30-30. Excellent product! Keep up the good work!
Brett
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:37 am
40gr 204cal TTSX or TSX the 40gr noslers are performing well on goats in Australia and a barnes TTSX or TSX would be even better
Tom
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 am
I would like some banded solids in .224 cal. 90 grains weight or close to it. Something in the 1.25″ length or .52 BC range for long range shooting.
I am a believer in heavier bullets. I would prefer to shoot 250 to 275 grain TSX bullets in .358 calibre.
Regards,
Martin J. Lieberman (R)
Glen Turner
July 9th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Would love to see a flat-shooting MRX for .375H&H. Thanks.
Bob Aho
July 10th, 2008 at 10:36 am
How about a 200 gr .375 similar to your .30-30 configuration for fans of the .375 Winchester? Could also be used (probably loaded down) for short-range deer hunting out of the .375 Mags. That would certainly add to the versatility of the short-barreled.375 Ruger Alaskan for example. Thanks for the opportunity to express our opinions. Have used your bullets exclusively on game since you brought out the X bullet many years ago. You revolutionized the industry. Thank you, Bob.
Nate Hales
July 14th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I love you new TTSX bullet line. How about producing it in the .375 caliber line? It would be a fantastic load that I’m sure would be just as accurate as your others. Thanks for asking us our opinions. That shows customer concern at the top of your list.
melvin
July 19th, 2008 at 11:08 am
I would like to see a 100gr. MRX in .264 or TSX
Allen Halstead
July 19th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Would love to see 140 & 150 grain Tipped TSX please for my .270 WSM for heavier game like elk/moose.
Brian
July 20th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Bring out a 85gr TTSX in 25 caliber. This would give new life to my 250-3000 and finally give the cartridge the capability it was originally intended.
Russ
July 24th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I would like to see a .416-caliber, 350-grain MRX and/or a boat-tailed TSX, for my .416 Remington Magnum. This would be the ideal bullet for both up-close encounters with dangerous game as well as for longer shots on plains game.
Thanks.
Russ
Kurt
July 28th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I would like to see a muzzle loader bullet for .45 cal black powder rifles.
MikeC
July 28th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
.257 MRX in weights between/inclusive of 87gr and 100gr. The MRX technology will help stabilize bullet in slower twist rifles (ie, 1-14″ in the older savage rifles chambered in 250 savage.
Thanks.
Alameda, CA.
Corbin Poole
July 29th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I would like to see your .308 caliber 165 grain xlc bullets back.
MikeB
July 31st, 2008 at 9:59 am
I would like to see the MRX design used to produce a line of heavyweights (super high BCs for extreme range). I also want to be included in the many requests for the return of the XLC line and offer a coat of the blue stuff on the new designs.
Mark in Alaska
August 2nd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I would really like you to produce a TSX in .338 with a 300gr. bullet weight. I love hunting Grizzly, and love your bullets. But sometimes these brutes just keep going when hit with a 250gr. bullet.
Davvid Luther
August 5th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I would like to see more choices in bullets weights with your .40/10MM MZ Expander for the .45 Cal. muzzleloader.
Darcy Nelson
August 6th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I would like to see the following bullets produced:
257 cal – 100 and 110 gr TTSX
8mm – 140 gr and 175 gr TTSX – these bullets should theoretically mirror the 130 gr and 165 gr TTSX in 308 cal, lending a new lease on life for many of the 8mm Mausers that our out in the field every year.
Trenton Thomas
August 8th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I would like to see a .257 tipped tripple shock, mabye 100g.
Joe Inferrera
August 8th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I would like to see a Tipped TSX bullet produced in .375 weighing 250 grains
Mr. Patrick W Hill
August 18th, 2008 at 5:01 am
A 150 grain TSX in .303 British would be good. Hundreds of thousands of rifles in this cal. are still used for hunting yet there are no Premium bullets available for it. I have a Westley Richards that was made in 1927 and still gives good service.
Dunstan Wood
August 24th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I would like to see tipped 416 bullets in light to medium weight for elk and moose. Also the MRX tech could be used as heavy 416s, maybe 450s with flat noses like the 45/70 stuff. My buddy wont shoot x’s because they arent tipped in his 378 wby. Some different color tips in similar sized bullets would be nice, so ammo confusion doesn’t happen after its loaded in back packs and hauled all over. 270wby, 7mmwby etc. My wife and I have similar guns so she shoots a different brand to keep the ammo safe.
Bob Holtz
August 26th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I would appreciate a 150/165 gr TSX or TSX tipped in a 8mm for deer size game, and a 220/230 gr tsx for big game.
William Valenti
August 31st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
A 115 grain TTSX bullet in .257 would be really nice for reloaders of .25-06, .257 Weatherby, 257 Roberts, 250-3000 Savage and the .25 WSSM.
Arthur Pratt
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:30 am
I have a custom 45-70 on a siamese mauser action ( E.R. Shaw). The rifle is an amazing shooter. I would like Barnes to offer pointed bullets with higher B.C.s in 350 and 400 gr to improve the ballistics out to 350 – 400 yards. The market on single shot and bolt action 45-70s has greatly expanded but the B.C. improvement has not kept pace.
Mr. Patrick W Hill
September 4th, 2008 at 6:35 am
According to the RWS reloading manual it was in the year of 1905 that a Berlin gun maker, by the name of Otto Bock, introduced the calibre that we usually refer to today as the 9.3mm Mauser. What he set out to do was create a power hunting cartridge that would easily fit into the most readily available bolt action rifle of the time; the Mauser 98. To people brought up on the imperial system of measurements 9.3 seems like an “odd ball” number but to a European that figure falls rather neatly between nine and nine-and-half millimetres.
It was the dimensions of the magazine of the standard Mauser 98 rifle that dictated the size of the cartridge he designed. It had a slightly rebated rim, straight walls, a small shoulder and a necessarily short neck. This was due to the fact that he loaded it with a long for calibre projectile weighing 286 grains or 19 grams in metric terms. According to John Taylor a bullet at the original load was 285 grain bullet at 2,175 feet per second generating around 3,000 foot pounds of energy. Modern powders have raised the factory loads to 2,300 fps and energy levels are around 3,500ftlbs. This meant that settlers in the German and Dutch colonies of Africa now had at their disposal a reasonably powerful cartridge in a well made but relatively inexpensive firearm. Since it was chambered in Mauser action rifles the word “Mauser” stuck. It became a standard by which many calibres were and still are judged. It is well to bear in mind that the original British load for the 375 H&H was a 300 grain bullet at 2,400 fps.
In most African countries today it is still the minimum calibre for hunting bid-game. In Europe it is preferred by many for knocking down wild boar and taking red deer, wapiti or “elk” (moose). If you care to look at your reloading manuals and compare the amount of powder burned and the amount of muzzle energy developed it remains one of the most efficient non-magnum medium bores ever invented.
Today lighter bullets, especially for non African hunting, have found favor with modern hunters. The 258 and 232 grain are very popular on the continent. If the cartridge has a “fault” it is that it is a little short on powder capacity. Long bullets take up room in the rather compact case. Since Barnes X bullets lose so little of their weight a TSX bullet in 9.3mm but weighing 225 grains would be superb for medium-small game and flatten the trajectory just a little too.
Bob Henkes
September 7th, 2008 at 8:47 am
With the new .327 Federal handgun cartridge, a 100 grain (or heavier) .312 XBP would be great.
Also, heavier 240-300 .429 bullets to go along with the lightweight 225 grain .429 caliber would be nice.
I think you would sell a lot more XBP bullets if you packaged them in boxes of 50 or even 100.
Like many others, I’d love to see the 168 grain .308 XLC bullets offered again, but maybe I can get the TSX bullet to shoot as well as the XLC in my .30-06.
Alvaro Mazon
September 8th, 2008 at 9:23 am
No more heavy-for-the caliber-bullets!
6.5mm users, we need a 95gr Tipped TSX and a 110gr MRX.
We really need 17 hmr lead free bullets out here in the new socialist state of Kalifornia.
Couldn’t Barnes work with CCI and come up with new lead free ammo in that calibre????
Eric
September 9th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I’d like to see .257 MRX bullets in the 100 and 115gr size.
Thanks!
Brian
September 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Id like to see a low cost target bullet from your guys to match each bullet weight for practice. Then we can switch to a hunting bullet in the same weight not needing to change our sights at all.
J Marks
September 17th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
How about a 270 WSM in 140 and/or 150 grain
Phil Dascenzi
September 19th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
I would love to see you produce a “soft” tipped TSX & XPB bullet for use in lever action rifles with tubular magazines (such as the Hornady LeverEvolution bullet). Since you already manufacture hard tipped TSX bullets, I would think it would be an easy transition to install a soft tip? I would purchase & load bullets for the .45/70, .30/30, .44 Mag, & .357 Mag. This would almost double us lever gun shooters maximum range. Thanks for your consideration!
Jeff Baade
September 20th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hey Guys- Great products. Just need one addition. Some manner of .358 caliber bullet for my Remington 673 in 350 Remngtom magnum. Preferrably in 225 or 250grain weight in the much ballyhoed TSX bullet! Even a 250 grain banded solid would rock! Don’t forget about us .35 caliber afficianados! Thanks.
Aaron W.
September 21st, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Is it possible to make a varmit grenade in the .284 I think that the devistatation caused by the fragmenting bullet would drop a white tail at 100 to 200 yards and do so much internal damage (moderatly) that will have no blow through just stop and drop.
Miguel
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Dear People at Barnes,
I would like to thank you for continuing to provide bullets for levergunners.
If I could wish for a new bullet, it would be a 220gr.
Triple Shok for the .375 Winchester.
If I could wish for old ones, it would be the 165gr. X bullet, great in the 30WCF, and the 220gr. X bullet-probably the most potent pill ever for the .348WCF.
Phil Dascenzi
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:56 pm
How about some loading data for your XPB bullets in .38 special (NOT +P) for use in non +P rated revolvers (a defensive load for snub nosed revolvers would be GREAT!); & .45 Colt loading data for actual use in Colt & Colt clone revolvers (you currently only list data for the stronger Ruger & TC guns).
It would also be nice if you included stick-on reloading data labels in each box of your bullets!
Thank you!
Jim
September 26th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I would like to see a .27 cal. TSX or TTSX in 90-95 grain weight designed for the 6.8 SPC. This lighter weight, shorter length (to fit in AR mags.) would be ideal in this round to attain higher velocity in short barreled AR15’s. The 6.8 SPC is taking off and I think this would become a very popular hunting bullet. I’d also like to see them available in 100/box.
Mark Kimmel
September 28th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
What the world needs is an awesome barnes TSX or TTSX in the 90-95gr range for the .277 caliber. These bullets could then be loaded for the 6.8 making a great caliber truly awesome. I think you wouldn’t be able to keep them in stock!
Charles Coker
October 3rd, 2008 at 7:55 am
like the others have said, 90-95g TTSX for use in 6.8 SPC guns
that would be awesome and they would sell like hotcakes on a cold winter morning
Ed Blair
October 4th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I’d like to see a 100 grain 243 Cal. in TSX, TTSX or MRX. Anything just make it 100 grains.
Erick Quintero
October 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
There have been few recommendations for the development of .264” caliber MRX and/or Tipped TSX 120gr and 130gr bullets. Not only do I second that proposal, but I back my recommendation on the increasing number of hunters using 6.5 x 55mm Swede, 260 Remington, and 6.5 Grendel.
ScottW
October 11th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
I wish you would bring back the XLC line. After looking at your Reloading Manuel #4 and comparing it to the #3 that has XLCs it appears the TSX bullets do not do the same thing as the XLC bullets. Velocities are some 200 fps slower with the TSX. I know different lots of powder can make some difference, but 200 fps! Having contacted you before on this issue your techs said the XLC loads were safe and the speed with the TSX’s was correct. So it seems the XLC was a better way to go. It basically turned my 30-06 into a 300 Win. Mag. with less powder.
Brian
October 11th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I think I’d like to see your banded solids available in all cal and wts for target practice. That way no matter what wt. one shoots they can switch to the hunting bullet when need be. I am privy to the 30-06.
I also invision a round nose all copper for grassy areas. That opens up as any barns does.
I also would like to see them open 100fps lower velosity then they do. Working on loads currently and love your bullets.
Just a note why I love them. I eat my deer. I serve deer sometimes to children. And Once I learned how much lead was being deposited in the meat…well that was the end of lead bullets for me. It is not much a concern for adults. But it can cause serious problem in children. It is also killing ducks and geese by the thousands.
My only worry now is that the bullets are getting more expensive then ammo out there. Some may say the heck with learning to load and simply by whats cheapest.
One last suggestion if I may. Make your bullets available in boxes of 100 and 500 as well as the 50s I keep buying.
T. Wheeler
October 17th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Would be nice to have a lightweight .25 cal TTSX in 80 or 87 grains for my .250-3000 and 25 WSSM.
Ken Maples
October 26th, 2008 at 11:18 am
I see we are getting a 120gr TTSX in 6.5mm, which I’ve been waiting for. Thank you! Now can we get a 6.5mm TTSX in a lighter weight (light-for-caliber, remember?), and a .224 TTSX?
Stephen Derrick
October 29th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Phil Dascenzi says it well!!! Product development should be minimal for adding Tipped TSX lever action caliber bullets to the product line. Maybe .30-30, .35 Rem, 45-70,.444Marlin, .450Marlin A worst case sceanario would be a change in the polymer tip, safety testing and a check to Hornaday for licensing. This would open up a whole new market segment for existing lever action rifle owners that reload and want XLR ballistics. My hunble $ 0.02 worth
Scott
November 2nd, 2008 at 10:57 am
More levergun bullets, especially in 375 cal. Also a heavier .458 levergun bullet, say in the 350 to 400gr range for say, Brown Bear protection.
George Da Silva
November 4th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Bring back the .375 XLC, or offer 0.375 Tipped TSX , MRX! There is not enough choice in 375!
Bob Brown
November 9th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Well, I have used up all my .348 X Bullets and am waiting for you guys to run another batch or 2. Think you could do it soon?
nsnav589
November 12th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I hoped to purchase a rifled copper slug for a smooth barrel 12 gauge shotgun, but there was none available on the market. Please make and sell such a bullet for next year’s deer season in MN.
Reuben B.
November 13th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Another fan of the .25 caliber here. And, as mentioned earlier by others like myself, I would like to see some .257″ 100grs/115grs MRX bullets available. Hurry X-mas is around the corner.
Bob Morris
November 14th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Every caliber from 17 through 30 we need them in MPG and Varmint Grenades. The hunters in California are waiting on Barnes or whoever to make a full line of lead free bullets. We can’t use some of the rifles we own or buy the rifles we want because there are no legal bullets to shoot in the rifles. TSX’s are a great bullet for big game but way more bullets are shot every year at squirrels, coyotes, etc than at big game. There is a huge market for 6.5 and 6.8 bullets right now and we are waiting for the supply.
Adam King
November 15th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Mrx to go around .500 BC in .323 for us long ràngers. Personally shoot a full accurized .325WSM and would love tosee some more selection. Cureently shooting elk with 200gr tsx’s at around 2965fps with outstanding results. God bless and thank you.
Pete
November 18th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Any chance of rolling the price of your bullets back somewhat now that the price of copper has gone down?
I don’t shoot that many of your bullets because they only let me shoot one deer a year — I load 25 of your solid copper bullets and 25 of the conventional lead core bullets in the same box provided they both shoot at or close to the same spot. A box of 50 of your bullets could sure kill lots of deer.
Theron
November 20th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I am a bullet fanatic. I have shot and tested your various designs over the years, along with most other manufacturers bullets in almost every caliber from .224 up through .358. I have always been thrilled with the X bullets performance. Penetration is phenomenal in all cases, but one improvement that I think would benefit performance is extending the cavity in the nose of the bullet a little deeper in heavy-weight small caliber bullets. The two specific bullets I have noticed this with are the .224 70gr TTSX and the .257 115gr X bullet (I haven’t tried the TTSX in this weight yet). In both of these weight/caliber combinations I wasn’t satisfied with the resulting frontal area after mushrooming. In general these bullets will be used on light to medium large game where increasing the expanded frontal area would benefit in increased tissue damage. Often times these bullets will penetrate through deer-sized game from end to end. You end up with a more narrow wound channel for a long distance. But by increasing the mushroom size, you could change the wound channel characteristics slightly and have a wider, but only slightly shorter wound channel. I am a big fan of my .25-06 and would love to see some 100 and 115gr TTSX bullets. Thanks for an excellent product, and I look forward to seeing more new, great products in the future.
PLEASE bring out a .348″ TSX. I don’t even care what weight (220 gr. would be nice). Now that the .348″ X bullet has been withdrawn we have to park our model 71’s here in condor country.
Please help.
Adam Crum
November 28th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Please consider making an 80-90 grain .224 tipped tsx and 130 grain .264 tipped tsx. Thanks.
Kevin Bailey
November 29th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I would like to see a replacement for the flat base 6mm 75gr X bullet. These work great in my custom .243 for deer, but I am beginning to run low. The 80gr triple shock sounds great, but a flat base option would be very much appreciated.
Gary Thigpen
December 4th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
There’s only so much One can say to/for/about the Folks that have the best line of bullets in the world, but here’s a few (some probably far-fetched) ideas, that I’d like to see. 1st, I agree with everyone else wanting boxes of 100, instead of 50, although that may make Barnes Bullets harder to obtain by those who don’t want to spend $60-$70+ on a box, so I’d like to see BOTH quantities available.
2nd, I’d like to see Varmint Grenades in .277″ for .270 Win. and it’s variants. RUH-ROH!!!
3rd, Barnes should be the first to come out with a line of “heavy” bullets in the MRX line-up for popular rifle calibers. For instance, like 125gr. or 130gr. in .257″ (never done before). That’d open new avenues for the already-hard-to-beat .25-06 and other popular and abundant .25 caliber rifles.
Barnes, Baby, Barnes.
SomeBody Had To Do It…
Mike Orton
December 7th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I’d like to see the line of Barnes .35 caliper lead free rifle bullets developed further, to include an offering of 250 and 275/280 grain bullets.
Jim the BMAFG
December 9th, 2008 at 10:31 am
A TTSX in 6.5mm at 130 – 135 gr. Good sectional density, good ballistic coefficient, easy opening, good weight retention makes my 6.5×55 a happy camper
Loren
December 9th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I have been working with the .204 VG 26gr. in my Savage Md.25. This is a good bullet but my gun likes a 40gr. bullet better than the 26gr. I have worked up several loads with all the bullets available in .204 and found that a 40gr. at 4100 FPS seems to give the best accuracy. I would like to have a Barnes 40gr. bullet to work with. Maybe even a 36gr. would work. It doesn’t have to be a V-G, but a BT seems to fly better from my gun.
Loren
Greg Hope
December 11th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Just wanted to say thanks for answering our request for a 100gr .25 TTSX. I’m looking forward to load development and hunts with these in my 25-06.
Tod7mm08
December 11th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I also would like to see the .284 Barnes 100 gr x bullet brought back as I load for my young son and this bullet does a great job on whitetail with very little recoil.
Tom Hindle
December 14th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Where can I get .277 180gr barnes originals? There is no replacement for this bullet on the market, and that is a real shame
george ash
December 17th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
i had some 358 cal. bullets,all gone,300 grain barnes org. more please even some solids 358 dia. i only hunt moose and brown bear. g,ash alaska.
As others have stated, I would like to see a 95-105 grain TSX for hunting if you can make it work with a standard magazine .243 1 in 10″ twist. A good selection of .243 bullets seems to be missing.
I have been using the 120gr”X” for elk here in Colorado ever since it came out, now the TSX. Have never recovered a bullet. At a lazered 197yds. my wifes 6.5×308(aka 260 Rem)wildcat completly penatrated both fron shoulders on a bull.I have absolutely proved over the years that the .260Rem. or 6.5×55 with the TSX bullet will cleanly take elk,& one shot kills have been the norm with the exception of a couple finishing shots.Last year my wife droped her elk at a lazered 343yds.The bullet entered just behind the right shoulder & exited thru thr left shoulder blade.Travel was about 15 to 20 yards.You don’t need a brain numbing mag.to take elk, just a good bullet.What is needed for 6.5 shooters is a 95 to 100gr TSX for deer size game. Every one seems to ignor 6.5. Why.This cal. penatrates.
Neufy
January 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
A 200gr TSX or TTSX in 9.3 cal. would be great. It would make the 9.3×62 more versitile by providing somewhat flatter trajectory for deer and elk in open country. Thanks.
Jim H.
January 16th, 2009 at 11:56 am
A .25 cal. Varmint Grenade. Short enough to work in a 1-14″ twist in the 250 savage, yet still give good accuracy in the 25-06. Thanks.
M. Garner
January 21st, 2009 at 6:52 am
I would like to see a .277 TTSX in the range of 90-100 grains and designed for the 6.8 SPC. A lighter, shorter bullet (compared to the .277 110gr TTSX) that would easily fit a range of AR magazines would, in my opinion, be a tremendously popular product with 6.8 hunters.
25 bullet boxes of tipped and regular triple shock bullets and these boxes would have individual plastic dividers for each projectile.
This would facilitate periodic inventories and performance record keeping.
A 100 – 110 grain 6.5 triple shock bullet.
Scott Fergusson
January 29th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I would like to see a 35 cal 250 or 280 gr TTSX boat tail for the 358 STA.
Bushdog
January 29th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I second the request for a 95 or 100 grain .277 TTSX for the 6.8SPC. Also a Varmint Grenade in the same cal. and of about 90-95 grs. would make a great varmint/predator load. Available in bulk boxes of 100-250. Thanks!
Ralf
January 31st, 2009 at 5:23 am
In .264 i would like to see a light TTSX-Bullet in 100/110 gr. Thanks!
Steve Evans
February 7th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I am just beginning to use the 180 gr. TSX in my 8MM Mauser. I would like to use a lighter bullet in the 150 – 165 gr. range in the MRX or TSX. Please consider this request for a future product. Thanks.
Brad Croucher
February 9th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Team up with Savage Arms, re-introduce the Model 99 using the 300 savage necked down to 7mm.
Flat base as an option for all bullets.
All in all, just keep doing what you are doing, no complaints on any product of yours that I have used, .257 .264 .270 .284 .308 the x bullet was an incredable bullet and the xxx what can I say, even better!
Thanks Barnes
Jeremy Pelt
February 20th, 2009 at 7:41 am
I would like to see an MRX type bullet in .224 specifically for the AR/M16 platform. It would be nice to have a heavier bullet available that will expand well.
Steven Hoessl
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Great product! I would like to see a 100 gr. .243 Win either in the TSX or MRX. The 85 gr. 243 has great knockdown power but a 95-100 gr. bullet would give alot more hunters better performance on Mule deer and sheep.
but would a 100 gr. 243 TSX look like some type of mini torpedo requiring a faster twist than 1-9?
Greg
March 1st, 2009 at 7:49 pm
We need varmint grenades and/or MPG in .257 and 6.5mm(for all the grendel shooters)out here in good ole’ Kalifornia.
Jeff Cochran
March 1st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Just wondering when you are going to make some 25 cal varmint type bullets for those of us in
CA who have to use non lead bullets to supposedley help save the condor. A 25 cal in the 60-80 grain range would be great.
Jeff Cochran
March 1st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Some 6.5 varmint type bullets would also be appreciated.
Ross McClintock
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Hey guys, love your products in .30 cal. will you ever make a .224 cal bullet in TTSX?
Phil Harness
March 7th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I just did a search of the “Suggestions” blog using “17″. Looks like a lot of people would like to see a Barnes option in 17. For me, a 25 or 30 grain TSX would be the best. We already have a couple good suppliers of lead core varmint type bulllets, but no one makes anything that will hang together on impact. Good job so far on the .20’s – just keep downsizing. For the most part, the .17 market is wide open to Barnes. Thanks for rest of the product line.
With the advancements in todays muzzleloading rifles and projectiles alike, a muzzleloader is now a serious contender in the long range hunting scene. However, some states require the use of non-sabot projectiles. I would love to see and would assureadly use an unsaboted TSX/TTSX like projectile from Barnes. Something of a hollow base design no doubt…
bbullets
March 11th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Comment regarding a non-saboted Barnes muzzleloader bullet. Check out Thor Bullets: http://www.thorbullets.com.
bbullets
March 11th, 2009 at 8:07 am
375 caliber TTSX is coming soon – probably in a lighter weight, we’re not sure exactly what yet. Maybe a 235 – 250 grain? FYI…I’m VERY excited about a heavy-for-caliber 375 TSX that could be available as early as this summer. Stay tuned. -JSB
bbullets
March 11th, 2009 at 8:12 am
224 caliber TTSX – nothing on the drawing board. In order to make a real good hunting weight, the bullet would be pretty long and tough to stablize in standard twist rifles. But hey, we’ve got a darn good selection of 224 caliber TSX’s! A 224 caliber MRX doesn’t appear likely to happen anytime soon as there are not many willing to pay the money for a small caliber tungsten core bullet, ya know? Still, I’m not ruling it out for down the road at some point. -JSB
bbullets
March 11th, 2009 at 8:20 am
17 caliber bullets – have you guys ever heard me talk about the nightmares my sister and I still have of stuffing little tiny 17 caliber cores into jackets when I was very young? A pile of 10,000 of those things looked a lot easier than they proved to be. Thank heavens for automation or I’d vote a strong “NO!” No set date yet, but we’re looking at what we can do there for TSXs and VGs.
-Jessica “I missed supper because my pile of .17’s wasn’t completed” Brooks
Glenn Bliss
March 11th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Ms. Brooks,
Bring on the .375″ TTXS’! I am looking forward to trying the 250 to 275 grain versions in my hunting weight 378 but would dearly love to see a 325 or 350 grain for a long range rig that could outperform the current crop of long range 338’s.
Andrew Jones
March 11th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I have winchester 94 in.32-40 wcf made 1897 so a bullets for these old guns a tsx in 165 grain.
.17hmr with the VG a 17 grain.
AJ
Paul Whipple
March 12th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
.243 TSX or MRX 100 gr would be sweet! The 85’s are good but I want something heavier.
Ken
March 13th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I’d love to see some M1.30 lead bullets .308 diameter in 100 grain and 110 grain round nose for shooting.
Shawn
March 15th, 2009 at 7:26 am
150gr. MRX for the 8mm Mag. A 200-220gr .375 bullet for the .375 JDJ.
Would like to know if Barnes is considering .17 cal 25grn bullets. I believe there is a large market for these bullets.
Thanks,
bbullets
March 19th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Re: 17 caliber bullets, no definitive plans yet but we will be looking at a Varmint Grenade before too much longer. We’ll keep you all posted. There are many asking for 17 caliber VG’s. -JSB
Jason N
April 9th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
375 winchester all copper load please!!!
Al Ogden
April 12th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I strongly agree with Paul in his March 12th posting. A 100gr. TXS in 6mm/243 would be a welcome addition to an excellent bullet line.
Your TSX bullets made a believer out of me this year,
6.8SPC and 85gr TSX at 3200fps is bad news for boar and deer.
I would like to see
6mm-95-100gr TSX or TTSX
6.5mm-100gr TSX or TTSX
corvette8n
May 1st, 2009 at 8:19 am
How about a flatnose tsx for us .32 Winchester Special shooters.
Stephen Gonyaw
May 10th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
A very light for caliber 9.3 mm for deer, like the Euro bullets,less than 200 grains.
Jon Colbert
May 27th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I would like to see a relaod manual for a lot of different calibers and powders. I have to search for load info for your TSX bullets. Also I could use some heavier 6mm Rem. bullets for uuse in the CA condor range!!! I am searching for 25-06 loads for a powder I have as I write this! Thanx!!!
Would it be possible to put plastic points and boat tails on varmint grenade bullets?
The existing 62 gr. .243 V.G. bullets might do better past 300 yds — they shoot almost into the same hole from a 1-8 twist .243 Win @ 100 yds.
Ed Blaire
May 29th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I’d like to see a 100gr. TSX in 243 cal. The largest TSX available in this caliber is only 85gr and I feel it’s just a tad small for Whitetails.
Scott Fergusson
June 20th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
A 400 grain .458 TTSX
Bill DeHimer
June 21st, 2009 at 6:30 am
Replace the hard tips in your tipped X bullets with soft tips for lever action applications!
Mike
June 28th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
I have seen a lot of posts asking for some .375 caliber bullets that are a bit more aerodynamic. Is there a reason that there is not a boat tail TTSX/TSX produced for the .375? I think this would be an awesome long range round if bullet selection was more developed
Dan L
July 6th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Glad to see some “bbullets” responses to our requests. Still looking for those heavier bullets for .358cal. My 250Xs are about gone. 225 grs is just not enough for the bigger things in Africa. Please give us a 250 TSX BT and 275 TSXs and Solids. I’m sure my 35 Whelen Imp would prefer them to A-square 275s and Swife A-frames 280s.
I also look forward to the new .375cal offerings as well.
Thanks.
Chad
July 8th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I would like to see a 110 grain .264 TSX and/or tipped TSX. I think this would be great for my 6.5 grendel.
Given the high price of shipping and estimated shipping calculator would be nice. Many are reluctant to give out all necessary ordering information only to find shipping prohibitive.
Thanks
Chuck S
John N.
July 10th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Now that Savage Arms is reintroducing the rifle calibers that made them in the first place, hopefully you can supply some loading data for TSX bullets. I am talking about 250 and 300 savage. Wonderful rounds that were way ahead of the curve at their intoduction nearly a century ago.
The new rifle offerings are bolt action, and I have my American Classic on order in 250 caliber. It would be nice to load this, along with my inherited 250 & 300 model 99s, with Barnes TSX & or MRX bullets.
Hope to see these in the loading updates. I imagine I am not alone.
Thanks, John
bbullets
July 13th, 2009 at 11:17 am
250 Savage & 300 Savage load data is on the drawing board. Haven’t got a date for them to be shot yet, but we’re working on reloading manual #5. No release data has been set for #5, but I’d say we’re looking at 2011. A heavy 30 caliber bullet is an excellent possibility for 2011. I’m with you, that 250 grain Original was a fantastic bullet! Look for a light 6.5 caliber TTSX in 2010. Again, it’s too early to give release date for that one. 375 Caliber light TTSX is also looking good for 2011. -JSB
After using the 130gr. TTSX in .308 Win., .30-06, .300 WSM, and .300 Weatherby, I’ve fallen for light-for-caliber bullets at higher velocities and the results they produce on game. However, the 130gr TTSX is a little short in the shank and could use a boost in B.C. for those who may be using the light bullets out to distance on larger deer and similar sized game. I would figure a 140gr. TTSX would be in order in .308″
Also, whats with adding a lead core to the Barnes Buster bullet. Keeping the cost down from using the Silvex core? I’ll no doubt give them a whirl anyway, but just curious.
Copperhead24
August 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Would like to see TTSX 375 in 235 & 270 gr.
Steven Gierke
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
Indiana now allows a center-fire rifle deer season.
The case of the cartridge is what determines what is legal. The requirements are that the case be no longer than 1.620 or no shorter than 1.180. The caliber must be .357 or larger. This makes a fine cartridge when you use a WSSM case to base your round on. Several of us now have a rifle in hand with this design. It is a wildcat at the moment but that is not my concern. What is is the lack of good 35 caliber bullets. At the moment your 35 cal TSX in 200 – 225 are the only choice for big game that are suitable. I would like to see a 180 gr in the TSX and a 180 and 200 in the MRX in 35 cal. I think the market in Indiana when this cartridge becomes popular will justify the need.
Petri
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 am
In Finland we have to use a bullet at 139 grains and energy 1990 ft/lbs (2700 joule) or 160 grains and energy 1475 ft/lbs (2000joule) for moose and bear.
We need 140gr TSX bullets in .264 caliber or back 140gr XLC bullets(140gr XLC is best bullets what i have used never my 264 Wm rifle for moose).
Eric Blaire
September 4th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I would like to see a 100 gr. 243 TSX
BAMA
September 8th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Bring back the 210 or make a 200 .375 but make it a TTSX .
There are alot of guys that have the .375 that like to use them on deer.
Would also like a 105 gr. TTSX for the .243/6mm’s be an awesome deer/antelope bullets for women and kids.
Jeff
October 4th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Id be thrilled to see more .510 caliber options, for those of us .50 Alaskan/.50-110 fans, who already have very limited bullet availability as it is?
How about a .510 caliber TSX Flatnose, and Spitzer,
somewheres in the 300gr-450gr range?
j. spruill
October 6th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I noticed that you finally are making the 323 cal ttsx. I sure would like to buy a box. The tsx bullet did a great job on my elk 2007 305 lazer range. The elk went 10 yards the piled up, chest area through and through. thx for superbe bullet.
Jason
October 7th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
A lighter weight (200 gr or so) 9.3mm TSX would be nice for deer sized game. Even better would be a TTSX BT.
The current 250 gr TSX performs perfectly on moose
Keep up the great work!
Steve Webb
October 9th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Your 120 TTSX bullets perform great in my 260 remington
I would like an MRX bullet in 6.5 mm for the 260 remington. I think a 140 grain MRX bullet would be ideal.
Mark
October 14th, 2009 at 8:05 am
A .243 105 grain Plus hunting bullet. I dearly miss the 115 grain original in .243 cal. It was my favorite.
Trevor Saulez
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 am
Bullets I would like to see.
100 grain .243 TSX BT
140 grain .264 TSX BT
250 grain .358 TSX
600 grain .505 Gibbs TSX and Banded Solid
The Gibbs case is far to big to be shooting 525 gr bullets. You used to make a 600 gr Super Solid.
Larry Jardine
October 29th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
You jumped right over .358 in banded solids. I believe there is a market for a 250 gr. 35 caliber solid. I would also like to see a 200 gr. .358 TTSX if it is not too long for my 350 Rem mag? Thanks
DAVE HOLLINGSWORTH
October 29th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERINGS IN 32 AND 40 GRAIN TTSX FOR 204 RUGER
Rod Wells
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 am
For the 45-70 lever guns:
A 200 to 250 grain solid bullet, semi pointed/flat nosed with deep concave base and a canelure. Something like a miniball in design. The skirt might expand when fired. Max velocity out of a lever gun would be 2,250 to 2300 fps. If the canelure was a shallow channel it would also serve to limit metal fouling. Increased velocity and case capacity coupled with deep bone crunching penetration and less felt recoil are the pluses in my opinion.
Alasken
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
TTSXs in a light and middle weight for the 375s- how about a 210 TTSX FB and 250 with a TTSX BT? A 210~215 TSX for the 9.3s would be great.
Craig Boswell
November 9th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Dear People at Barnes Bullets
Please bring out a range bullets for extreme long range hunting.
6.5 thru to 375 cal.
With the highest possible BC, a medium to heavy bullet weight per caliber.
Example say 230 gn 30 cal, or a 275 gn 338 cal.
Designed for standard twist rates per caliber.
DON’T design the ogive around magazine lengths!!!
Make the ogive as long as possible.
Do something different, put a ten thou rebate at the start of the boat tail for the gas seal, then taper a very long boat tail to a rounded point.
Get rid of the BC sucking drive bands.
Put a plastic tip on them, make the hollow cavity much deeper and wider than your standard bullet.
Design them to suit the single shot rifles for “1000″
yard and beyond hunting.
As your aware by now, long range hunting isn’t going away.
Barnes bullets have established a deadly rep as a close to medium range hunting bullet.
Now take on the long range market, and do it with style.
Yours sincerely
Craig Boswell.
6.5 shooters really miss the big game capabilities of the 140XLC. A 140MRX would be the perfect addition to the line. The 130TSX-FB does not fill the void, and its FB turns-off shooters looking for high BCs. I second the earlier suggestion for a 6.5 in the 100TSX range, for Grendels and small game. The 120TTSX is the gold standard for a medium game hunting bullet – Thank You!
Scott Lewis
November 15th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I have said it before and will keep on saying it. MORE BULLETS FOR LEVERGUNS. Specifically the 375 Win.
PLEASE!!!!!!
Something 200gr or up….. My 94BB is dying to hunt piggies in CA. Even if you could run a limited run for test.
April 13th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
I would like to see you make the MRX in .308 cal. 130 grain. I find the 130 gr. to be exceptional on deer sized critters and have yet to recover one as they have all “passed through”. I’m using them in my Warbird and Patriot which shoot in the same hole accuracy and have taken 6 deer at the 500 yd. range with one shot, none have gone over 40 yards from point of impact, but they were all shot right. I will be happy when you guys get your new loading book out for sale. I do not have a Barnes #3 and am holding out for your #4, please hurry. Love your bullets and the performance I can get by shooting lighter and faster than heavier lead base bullets.
April 14th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
200 grain 35 (.358) caliber bullet suitable for use in tubular magazines as in Marlin 336 lever action….just like the Barnes bullet for the 30/30 Winchester
April 15th, 2007 at 6:09 am
A heavy .458 FN TSX for the .45-70 f. e.
April 16th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
TSX: 35 cal. 225 and 250 grain boattail
MRX: 8MM 200 grain boattail
MRX: 35 cal. 225 and 250 grain boattail
for the 8mm Rem. Mag. and the 358STA
April 16th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
love your bullets, but here just a couple that I would like to see added.
100gr MRX in .257
60gr MRX in .243
April 17th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
8mm (8×57 mauser) 200gr MRX
April 18th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Have been enjoying working up loads for the 36-grain Varmint Grenade. Thanks for the great products.
April 19th, 2007 at 11:54 am
I would like to see a 6.5 120 gr. or 130 gr. MRX
April 20th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
I would like to see the idea of the MRX transfered to a dangerous game bullet. A kind of hydrid, a flat nose x-bullet with the core of the MRX. Thanks for making outstanding products.
April 20th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
I would like to see 100 count boxes of your bullets.They shoot so accurate (1.016 @ 200yrds, 3 shot) out of my factory 7 mag, that i shoot all the time now.Would be alot more convienant and possibly a little less expensive on packaging?
April 21st, 2007 at 5:30 pm
I shoot and reload for the .325 WSM. I am using 200gr TSX bullets. Are you going to make this bullet in the MRX?
April 21st, 2007 at 9:29 pm
I really like your bullets. I would like to see MRX
in 45-70 gov
April 22nd, 2007 at 7:05 am
I would like to see all Barnes X pistol bullets in .451″ Dia to be availible .454″ Dia.
I Know the 45 Colt and 454 Casull are .452″ Dia.
I have reloaded a hundreds of .454 Dia 265gr JFSP made by an Alaskan company.
At first I was very skeptical but ater shooting these loads I was AMAZED at their accuracy!!!!
These bullets are much more accurate than the .452″, and far superior to .451″ bullets!
I am a BIG FAN OF X-BULLETS!
I reload in 5 different calibers. Barnes X are without a doubt the most accurate, except in my 454 Casull!
Mike
April 22nd, 2007 at 4:23 pm
With the popularity of the .204 Ruger I’d like to see the Varmint Grenade in a 20 caliber. Maybe in 32 to 35 grains on the light side and 35 to 40 grains on the heavy.
April 22nd, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Please come out with a new reloading manual for TSX and MRX. By the way great product the Elk that I shot last year went down in his tracks with one shot, after getting hit with a .338 225gr. TSX.
April 25th, 2007 at 9:57 am
Hej !
I would like to see a 6,5 (156 grains)MRX.
Sven Grönbäck, Sweden
April 26th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
350gr Banded Solid for 45-70 (in a lever action). With all the talk of lead free in California got me thinking about a lead free replacement for solid hard cast bullets.
April 26th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
I use your bullets in several ‘big game’ guns. Now, I think you will be “missing the boat” if you don’t produce something for the new .204 Ruger soon. This cartridge is really getting popular. We need BOTH explosive bullets for small rodents and others that will hold together better for coyotes. Please………consider it !
April 27th, 2007 at 11:05 am
i would pray you will make am weatherby 300 mag in the mrx and a .375 weatherby mag.in then tsx.
April 27th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
I would like you to start making the XLC bullet again in .308 cal. especially in 130gr. I got devestating results with it in my 300 RUM. I just loaded up a batch today. I only have 13 left and they will be all gone.
April 28th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
I would really like to see a XPB product in .312 for the 32 Auto, in the 60 to 65 grain range.
From the results I’ve seen in the past, the XPB bullets do a wonderful job of turning a marginal caliber into one that meets FBI testing standards. There are a lot of pocket pistols in 32 Auto out there, and it would be wonderful to have an option that takes it from marginal to adequate.
April 29th, 2007 at 6:02 am
I’d like to see .323 MRX bullets for the 325 WSM. Also, the new reloading manual (pretty please with sugar on top). In my opinion, you are far and away the most progressive bullet maker, but the data available for your entire new line of bullets is virtually non existant.
April 29th, 2007 at 9:45 am
Using Barnes bullets for many years (lighter than conventional weight bullets), my experiences have been significantly better in accuracy, velocity,less recoil, greater penetration and stopping power.
For this reason, I’d very much like to see:
80-85 grain HP for 32 H&R Mag
100-110 grain TSX for 6.8 Remington and 270 Win.
150-165 grain TSX for 8 MM Mauser
Thanks for consistently superior ballistics in more than a dozen calibers.
Bob – Meford, Oregon
April 30th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
Would not consider any other bullet except Triple Shock for elk. I would like to see 6.5 line expanded. How about a flat base 100 gr. for deer or maybe 90 gr. How about a flat base 120 gr. I would like to see boxes with at least a 100 count or larger.Never have ever recovered a 120 gr. “X” from an elk yet. Tryed a 130 gr. last year & it also disapeared into the hill side after full elk penatration. Who needs more.
April 30th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
I am a .25 caliber rifle fan. While your bullets work well in the .250 Savage I would like to see a flat-nose hollow point for the .25-35. With conventional bullets the 100-grain bullet is the ideal for both the .25-35 and the .25-35AI. With the TSX bullet perhaps an 87- or 90-grain bullet would fill a significant gap with these cartridges.
My wife and I are serious .32 H&R Magnum fans. We hunt small game with two rifles and several pistols. The comments from Bob in Oregon are seconded by us. The .32 H&R Magnum is a serious small game cartridge deserving a bullet with excellent penetration capability. Currently this need is filled by heavy for the caliber cast bullets but they are not always the best answer. I believe a 60-grain hollow point bullet would be a very useful bullet for both self defense and small game hunting.
April 30th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Would really like the Triple Shok in .411 for the 405 Winchester and the 450/400.
May 1st, 2007 at 5:15 am
I would like to see a 6.5 Triple shock and or MRX in 100gr range. This would be perfect for the 6.5 grendel.
Thanks
May 1st, 2007 at 6:18 pm
I would like to see one or more 6mm cal bullets in MRX. Great for varmits and small deer for the grandkids.
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
A nice little .30 Carbine bullet with a red tip on it for varmint hunting. Steve Hornady wouldn’t do it. Maybe you will. Can only hope. Their might be about 10 million M1 carbines out in the world waiting for a new bullet. Thanks=)
May 4th, 2007 at 5:31 am
Hello,just wanted to say that I love your products. I would REALLY like to see a 220gr 8mm TSX.I believe it would be the most devastating 325WSM round in the world. I would also like to see the new MRX in 180 & 200gr for the 8mm and 100 & 115gr for the .257.
Again,love your products,far and away the best on the market!!!!!
May 4th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
250 Gr .358 TSX (358 Norma)
220gr 8mm TSX (8mm Rem, 323 Hollis, 8×68S)
May 6th, 2007 at 8:55 am
My .204 Ruger is getting loaded with “other brands” ’cause you don’t offer a .204 bullet. the question is : “When?” Their pretty popular on the range and in the P.Dog fields.
May 6th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
I love the TSX in my .300 win mag, and .30-06 – it kills pigs dead.
But I’d love a heavier .429 caliber FN TSX for my .444 marlin and .44 mag lever actions – something around 270-300 grains will have those big boars here in California living in fear.
May 8th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
one word for the Barnes triple-shock….WOW! 200gr dropped a 350 lb (dressed) oryx in one shot. Would love to see a 20 grain tsx bullet for my .17 rem.
May 10th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
I think you have the winning lineup now with the TSX, MRX and Banded Solids. My suggestion for a new bullet would be to go retro and offer MWX (Maximum Weight X-Bullet). Use the MRX technology and reintroduces a some heavy weighs: 6.5mm-160gr; .270-175gr; 7mm-195gr;…..416-440gr; .458-545gr; ect…
May 10th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
California is about to require Non-toxic bullets for hunting. I would like to see MRX in Varmint Calibers, .20, .22, .243, and .257. Please ramp them up quick because the demand will be huge.
Thanks
Mark Bell
May 10th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
MRX in the .25 calibers in a varity of weights. I need it for my 25-06 & my buddy needs it for his .257WBY. We’re both hoping for 100gr most but want 75, 90, 115 to try too!!!! Come on, hurry, hurry, hurry, its almost deer & lope season!
May 10th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
OH yeah, while I’m dreaming how about a an anti-charging griz bullet in a .500 caliper & about 500, 600 0r 700 gr to load in the S&W 500? Please!
May 11th, 2007 at 10:06 am
I’d like to see a .364 or .365 9×18 Makarov bullet, in 90-100gr. I carry one of my Mak’s (or derivatives) pretty much daily, and there’s not a “great” defensive load for it available.
The .38 Special 110 gr. bullets are DEVASTATING, though. Thanks for those.
May 12th, 2007 at 3:40 am
In scandinavien you have to use a bullet at 139 grains and energy 1990 ft/lbs (2700 joule) or 160 grains and energy 1475 ft/lbs (2000joule) for moose-bear-elk fallow deer.
Light bullet like Barnes don’t have 160 in caliber .264 which are about 25% of all guns in scandinavian. So a 160 grains in a 6.5, så a MRX in cal .264 would be nice.
Also a heavy 139 grains for the .257 – I have a .257 Wby, Then will it be allowed to shoot elk-follow deer. At the moment I can only use my .257 Wby for roe deer.
A 220 grains MRX for moose to my .300 would be must.
Thanks for some very nice bullets. I use Barnes MRX in 180 grains for my .300 Wby and Barnes TSX for my .378 Wby.
May 12th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
I would like to see the VLC’s and the XLC’s again as would everyone I know. The XLC’s shot very well in my 30-06(actually the only brand that did shoot well).
May 14th, 2007 at 5:29 am
Would like to see a lighter weight TSX in .323 dia for the 8mm/325’s,nobody makes a good 150gr that will stand the Velocity of 325.The 180’s are bit more bullet than one needs for Deer with it.
May 16th, 2007 at 8:46 am
I was very disappointed to see that the XLC .284 cal. 140 gr. bullet is no longer available. This is the only bullet I have found that turned my 7mm Ultra mag. from a scatter gun to a tack driver.
May 16th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Ditto to Scott’s request May 16th. I shoot a 7×57R combination gun and the best bullet I have found is the XLC .284 140 gr. Please make them available again.
May 16th, 2007 at 11:25 am
.50 caliber bullets for the .50 AE, that don’t have cannelures for the .500 S&W, preferably 300gr.
Thanks
May 17th, 2007 at 8:00 am
I would like to see a .358 cal MRX bullet produced for use in .35 Whelen
May 19th, 2007 at 10:50 am
I would like to see the 30 cal 130 gr. XLC again. These are awsome for long range Deer/Antelope in a 30-06.
Also, would like to see the introduction of a 130 gr XFN 30 Cal for use in the 30-30. The 130 and 150 XFN would be all that was needed for the 30-30. The 130 XFN would pick up the velocity and have better trajectory than the 150 gr.
Thanks
May 23rd, 2007 at 3:29 pm
would love to see some 25 cal mrx’s
May 25th, 2007 at 2:11 am
You need to make the Banded Solid with the MRX core. It will help stabilize the long solids by making them shorter. Also a flat nose expanding bullet with the MRX core for the larger calibers. I think the large bore shooters are ready for the perfect bullet.
May 25th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
the return of the small 30 cal. 110 gr. x bullet .i’m just about out of wonders of the small coyotes stoppers.need more,can’t find a replacement for this great small wonder.
May 25th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Im with b.logan. I would like to see a .35 rem for tubular magazines 200gr like the one you have for the 30/30
May 26th, 2007 at 5:48 am
I would like to see a lighter version of you 6,5mm TSX bullets for the smaller 6,5 cartridges like .260Rem and 6,5×57R that I love and use so much.
Something like 105-110gr would be fantastic. Your bullets do not loose wight upon impact and penetrate more than anything else. Basically you changed the rules and shooting a lighter bullet rexoils less and you geta better trayectory.
You make light for the caliber bullets in other calibers. 120gr 7mm, 130gr .308, 185gr .338… Whats wrong with the 6,5mm?
By the way, Whwn will we have a 6,5mm MRX?
hopefully lighter than 120gr…
Thank you!
May 26th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
I would like to see more loading data with Vihtauori & Norma powder. (Most use in Europe)
May 28th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
All I use for my rifles is Barnes Bullets whether they be Triple Shocks, XLC’s, or what’s left of my supply of standard X bullets. I will be loading some MRX bullets in my 300 WSM soon and can’t wait to use them on my next Elk Hunt. I would also love to see a pointed style bullet for the 45/70. An MRX perhaps with a softer pointed tip for use in my 1886 Winchester. Thank You for making the absolute best bullets out there for any application.
May 29th, 2007 at 3:08 am
I shoot and handload your products for quite a long time and are very satisfied with the results in the field. I reload your .224 XLC, 6,5 mm TSX, 7 mm TSX, 7 mm MRX and .30-06 MRX.
I am now experimenting with various loads and bullets for my .22 K-Hornet and would really like you to produce a .224 TSX bullet of 50 and/or 45 grains as your 53 grains XLC’s will not stabelise in my K-Hornet
May 31st, 2007 at 6:04 pm
100gr. MRX in .257″
85gr. MRX in .244″
Love the TSX. I look forward to testing the MRX. If you guys come out with MRX bullets in the previously listed calibers I’ll be developing loads for my 243AI and 257Bob AI. Keep up the good work!
June 2nd, 2007 at 11:36 am
how about bringing back the .348 x-bullet.
June 5th, 2007 at 8:46 am
I would love to see a 270 MRX or TSX in 100-110 grains.
June 6th, 2007 at 7:28 am
I’d like to see a bullet short enough to be used in the 6.8 SPC (with room for sufficient powder) in the mid 120 grain range.
June 7th, 2007 at 11:05 am
I am for using mrx tech to make some super heavyweights in .308 on up especially in 416 I’d also like to see a lightweight tsx in .257
Thanks you make great bullets
June 7th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
I would love to see a TSX in .17 hmr. It probably would be hard to make but a 20-25 gr. tsx. I think this bullet would turn the 17 hmr into a real coyote killer. Thanks
June 8th, 2007 at 5:19 am
Great folks at Barnes, would ask you if you intend to come back out with the a 130 grain TSX bullet for the 7mm or 284 calibur(I was using the 130 Barnes X which is no more i have a few left would like a whole lot more). I was reloading this in my 7mm STW at around 3,600 fps and getting fantastic results. Please let me know as I would love to have this in the TSX. Thanks for your great product. Stan
June 11th, 2007 at 8:36 am
I would like to have a .270 140gr. MRX bullet available for my .270 Weatherby. Also a 32gr. or 34 gr. .204 “Varmint Grenade” bullet would be a GREAT seller.
June 12th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Another run of the custom 458socom solids.
June 12th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
Loaded ammo in .223 62 grain TSX BT
June 14th, 2007 at 6:29 am
I agree with Scott Holmes 4/30/07 on his request for a TSX .411 bullet but would like it a little heavier than 300 grains, maybe 330 or 325?
June 14th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I would love to see the MRX in a 270gr .375 version. A lot of people (me included) use the .375 for all big game. And with the new Ruger .375 there will be more of a demand.
June 15th, 2007 at 7:34 am
John N
We .17 caliber shooters would be happy to see a solid or an X of some kind.
June 16th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
I enjoyed the Barnes University Course. I would like to see a manual published with the material from the course. This would be a nice addition and reference guide to have on the reload bench.
June 23rd, 2007 at 3:45 am
Given the great popularity of the Marlin lever action Guide Guns, I think 350 and 400 grain FP TSX in 45-70 would be widely accepted. There’s certainly enough room in that old black powder sized case to fit one. Those also seem to be the most common weights in this caliber … 300 is just a tad light for big critters with teeth at OMG range.
June 23rd, 2007 at 12:29 pm
I think you should make a banded solid with a tungsten core. It whould be the ultimate bullet for dangerous game.
A 0.308 220 grain flat nose banded solid whould also be good to have in your offer. Especially in Europe for hunters taking on very big wild boars. My 300 win. mag. whould appreciate that bullet.
June 24th, 2007 at 9:52 am
I would like to see a .458 400 gr Triple Shock Boat Tail Spire Point (with a BC up around .4 or .5) for the .45-70 T/C Encore.
June 26th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
I am in agreement with George Liotta and Scott Holmes and would like/buy the .411 bullet in TSX and banded solids too.
June 26th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
HOW ABOUT SOME 20 CAL. BULLETS FOR RELOADING THE NEW RUGER 204 !!!!
June 27th, 2007 at 11:32 am
an MRX in 95 – 105 g size for the .243 would be a welcome addition.
June 30th, 2007 at 8:30 am
It’s true,California is going lead free.Military bases that allow hunting have already done so.A Barnes bullet in .17 caliber is greatly needed.I shoot a .17 Ackley Magnun (.222 Rem Mag/.204 Ruger case).Also a bullet for the .41 remington Mag handgun would be good.I have used the 120 gr X-Bullet in my .264 Win Mag with fantastic results.Thanks for a great product
June 30th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Would love to see an 85g TSX or 100g MRX for the .257 caliber. Please hurry.
July 4th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Please make some heavier Varmint Grenade bullets in .224 and .243. It looks like the area I hunt in California will be lead free bullets only, starting in January of 2008. Need a little more bullet weight for coyotes. Thanks
July 5th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
I would like to see 130 gr.,150 gr. and 180 gr. triple shock bullets coated in XLC coating. In .308 caliber. For the 30-378 Weatherby magnum maximum velocities
SUPER BULLETS
July 6th, 2007 at 12:59 am
If possible 105 grain in .243 TSX or the MRX would make a great deer/elk cartridge.
July 8th, 2007 at 2:00 am
I want a 210grains TSX for my 375 H&H now I use 210 grain barnes x the only available but the TSX for my 308 is top of the line thats why I think 210g TSX for 375 H&H would be perfect
July 8th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
An MRX in 140 grain for .270 would be something to consider.
July 9th, 2007 at 2:04 am
…our hunting-party took a lot of south-african game with different rifles and different bullets….the 180 TSX used in a .300 Wby (Rem 700 Camo) as well as the 185 TSX in a .338 WinMag (R-93) did a very fine job on oryx, wildebeest, hartebeest, zebra and springbok!
How about a TSX as well as a MRX-bullet in .264 diam. with 100 to 110 grs?
that would be an exceptionally flat-shooting and deep-penetrating choice for ALL the 6,5s (6,5×68S, 6,5×65, 6,5×57, .264 WinMag…..).
July 11th, 2007 at 7:38 am
I would like to see a TSX in 7.62X39 in 123 grain and 110 grain. I reload it and since more rifles are chambering for it. Thanks.
July 12th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
I would like to see the .458 in a 400 grain return as a TSX. My 458 Winchester would be forever grateful.
July 15th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Please cannelure the 300 and 400 SSPs .458 dia. so they don’t pull in the .458 Win Mag and also please make a 400 TSX .458 bullet
July 17th, 2007 at 3:17 am
I would love to see a MRX 250gr bullet in .375 calibre for African plains game as well as for heavy deer like elk or moose at home and It could be loaded with 300 grs for the heavier African game .I feel this would make the .375 a real all purpose calibre.
July 18th, 2007 at 10:41 am
I would sure like to see the mrx and the tsx lineup expand in the .24, .25, .26 calibers. thanks for a great product
July 19th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
A 200-225 grain 9.3, a .411 300 and 400 grain.
July 20th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
I love to use your bullets. Devastating 1 shot kills. Please bring back the 110 gr. .308 X-bullets, they would be wonderful in .30-30 Contenders and the few bolt-action .30-30’s that are out there. Also while we are talking about the .30-30, for the tube mag. guns out there a 130 gr, XFN and reloading data for your new 100 gr. XFN .308 for the .30-30. All of this would be GREAT for the reduced recoil for new youth shooters, women and older hunters out there. And how about for those of us that would like to reload, a 12ga, 20ga, 16ga, .410 TMZ slug with sabot(and data) that we could load in a star-crimped hull. That would be outstanding!
July 20th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
200 GRAIN MRX 300WSM
July 21st, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I’m looking for a 350 gr. J-RNHP to load for 45-70 BFR to work at speeds between your original and your X bullets. That would be approx. 1300-1400fps. to get expansion somewhat equal to the X bullets at 1600-2000 fps Ruger No.1 loads. Your originals begin at 1150fps. I’d like to add a little more speed to get more shock.
July 22nd, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Resurect the 22 cal. 45 gr. XLC BT. It rocks!
Boattail the V-Grenade.
Give us another V-Grenade in 22: 40-some grains (boattail, ofcourse;-)
Boattail the lighter 22 TSXs.
C
July 24th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
I can’t wait for an MRX bullet in .358. I know it is not a real popular caliber in the US, but with terrific BC and weight, It would work in .358 Rem, .350 Rem Mag, .35 Norma Mag, .35 Whelen.!!!
July 26th, 2007 at 12:25 am
I would like to see the mrx bullet line expanded into th 6.5 cal with 120 to 140 gr bullets
July 26th, 2007 at 11:16 am
A 115 gr. 25 caliber mrx would be wonderful!!!
July 26th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
I’d like to have 130 gr XFN for .30-30. I’ve seen a lot of people suggest this. Recently, a lot of hunters are going back to the 30-30, and ammo companies are making modern loadings for it. Even Nosler suggests there 125 gr (for single shots) for the .30-30. People are starting to realize that the old .30-30 is more than capable of taking big game within reasonable distances and with modern loads. And an XFN in 130 gr would make it that much more so. Thanks.
July 27th, 2007 at 10:16 am
A 9MM .355 DIA. XPB AND A FULL LINE OF TRIPLE SHOCK BULLETS WITH THE XLC COATING
July 29th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Would like to see .177 caliber pellets for the serious air gunners, not to mention son will be able to shoot the same ammo dad does, start em young on quality products.
July 30th, 2007 at 8:01 am
I would like to see .323 (8mm) MRX and banded solids it will help take 325 WSM to the next level.
P.S. Your new DVD bullet myths “Busted” proves what alot of us guessed at for a long time. The video footage is perfect to tell the barnes story. Thanks leading the bullet industry with the best product and the proof to back it up!
July 30th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
I really would like to see Barnes produce particularly 2 new bullets. (a) a .257 cal. 100 gr. MRX in a very high B.C. and
(b) a .308 cal. 200 gr MRX in a very high BC.
July 30th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Hi,
I just returned from Africa where my son and I used your bullets for 100% clean kills on many species. I would like to see you add a 6.5 cal 120 gr. MRX and a 45 grain TSX for the Hornet. I took several head of big game with the 45 gr. XLC with my Hornet many of which were larger sized animals than you would think appropriate for the Hornet but it was 100% effective. My Blaser K95 shoots the XLC at 1 MOA bit shoots the heavier TSX designs at .5 MOA. They are just to heavy to get good speeds out of the Hornet. I have a video of Blesbok shot with the 45 gr XLC through the shoulders at 197 yards. He went down in 11 seconds.
July 31st, 2007 at 11:53 am
I would like to see the 235 grain .375 caliber TSX turned into an MRX.
August 1st, 2007 at 3:50 pm
I like your triple X bullets and have used them for a long time. I would like to see something for muzzleloading, that’s not a sabot. I hunt in Colorado and sabots are prohibited in muzzleloading seasons.
August 1st, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I know it’s been suggested before but I would like to see Barnes come out with a .204 Ruger Varmint Grenade.
August 2nd, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Would like to see some 338 cal 250 grains round nose bullets and some round nose in 45-70 govt 400 grain as these work soooo much better in wooded hunting.
August 5th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
I would like to see a XPB handgun bullet in 85 grain, .308 for the 7.62×25. I think that would make one hot combination for the CZ 52.
August 8th, 2007 at 6:17 am
I’d like to see a 140 grain MRX for the 270 winchester. The 140’s have almost the same trajectory as the 130’s and energy of the 150’s, a win-win situation. Also a 400 grain FN for the 45/70 would be great
August 9th, 2007 at 6:44 am
The 45-70 in singleshots are allowed for primitive or black powder season here in Mississippi. This has taken off so well that many sporting goods stores have almost stopped selling muzzleloaders. The prefered load is the new 325 gr hornady lever-evolution. Many of these hunters reload but need a good bullet of about 300 gr. with a good B.C. that would compare with the hornady load. A more pointed TSX with a higher B.C. than the one you currently have or a MRX in 45-70 would be great. I am hearing through the grapevine that several other southern states are considering adopting the 45-70 for primitive weapon season. This could be a good market for Barnes.
August 9th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Would like to see a 100 or 105 gr TSX-BT in .264 diameter. Would be the ticket in my .260 Rem.
Along with that one, how about a 90 gr TSX-BT in .257 diameter for the Bob? I had great success with the old 90-gr XBT at 3250 fps, but the TSX is a lot easier to get to shoot well.
Thanks,
DN
August 11th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
350gr,400gr,450gr Banded Solid for 45-70 (in a lever action). With all the talk of lead free in California got me thinking about a lead free replacement for solid hard cast bullets.This will give weights for all types of game (BIG SELLER FOR BEAR)
August 12th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Would love to see a 100gr Tipped TSX for the 6.5 calibers. This would really make a 264 shine.
August 12th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Would like to be able to buy the Spitfire MZs and TMZs without the sabots. Also, both bullet only and bullet/sabot should be available in .400 caliber/200 grain for .45 muzzleloaders as there are still alot of guys/gals still using the Knight .45 disc extremes.
August 13th, 2007 at 2:50 am
hi,
just tried some 36 gr 224 in 22-250 and 22ppc, am VERY impressed with the velocity, and the 22ppc hv shoots well. N133 gave by far the best velocity. Unfortunately when i started on rabbits, i admit to being disappointed they killed instantly at 150-200 yds but NOT worth the camera, pitty, however all good fun.
apett
August 13th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
I just had someone load your 8mm 200-gr. TSX in 8×68S. Have not had an opportunity to shoot them but they look as though they’re tailor-made for this caliber. I would like to see the following additions considered:
200/220-gr. MRX in 8mm (.323 dia.)
200/220-gr. Banded Solid (Spitzer) in 8mm (.323 dia.)
250-gr. Banded Solid in .358 for 35 Whelen
180-gr. XPB designed specifically for the 10mm
Many thanks for the innovative mentality that your company maintains. Keep up the good work.
August 14th, 2007 at 9:21 am
Your bullets are Xcellent. I’d like to see rim fire bullets in the very near future. 22LR or 17hmr.
Keep up the good work.
August 15th, 2007 at 8:06 am
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE 6.5MM 120GR. XLC AND .308 180GR.XLC XBT AGAIN.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:49 am
I’d like to see a .308 180 grain Banded Solid. Currently A-Square is the only company I know of making a solid in this weight, I’d prefer a Barnes.
August 18th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
I would like to see Barnes Varmint Grenade in .17 HMR cartridge.
August 18th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
.257 120 grn. MRX
August 20th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
I will speak for myself as well as a couple of buddies……Bring back the XLC!!!
And the new manual would be nice too.
August 21st, 2007 at 9:34 am
Would like to see the TSX .257 in 85 or 90gr flat base for older slower twist rifles of 12 and 14 twist.the 100gr are a bit long to stablise in them.I use the 85gr XLC for deer and have not recovered one yet.All one shot kills.keep up the good work. Rich
August 23rd, 2007 at 5:10 am
The .35 caliber guns are still popular. A 200 grain .358″ would sell. The .356 Win & .35 Rem levergun shooters would love a FP.
August 24th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Please reconsider your decision to discontinue the #27713 120 gr. .270 bullet – I recently purchased some online from your discontinued list, loaded them in my .270 WSM Win. Model 70. the first 3 shot group measured 3/8 in. horizontal dispersion, and 1/4 inch vertical dispersion. I didn’t have time to fire more groups before the range closed, but the group I fired was so spectacular, I purchased more of that bullet online today to be sure I would have a supply to last in the future. I expect this to be my deer load from now on would like to know that they will be available when I run out of the supply I have on hand and those I ordered today.
August 28th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
I would also love to see a 100gr TSX for my 260 Rem. I think it would be the cats A$$ for this caliber.
August 29th, 2007 at 10:41 am
I can see that I am not the only one from California asking for more lead-free offerings. The varmint grenade bullets are a great first step, but loaded rimfire ammo using this technology is the big marketplace and volume expander to bring costs down. The only question is when? I really need a sub-sonic 22LR that will not ricochet and sadly must leave out the details of usage due to location. Also, really miss the 22 cal. 40 gr. Varminators. They were a great value bullet and worked better than any other in my Cooper 22 k-hornet.
August 29th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
I’d like to see some TSX versions of the Barnes Originals for the 375 (.375 dia) Winchester and 38-55 (.378-.379, as a lot of 38-55’s are slugging out to .379-.380 lately). A version in 220gr would be perfect medicine for most any critter to 150yds or so.
August 29th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I guess I should have added, these bullets should be made for lever action rifles.
August 30th, 2007 at 10:35 am
I am very disappointed to hear that the XLC Bullets will be discontinued, especially the 45 and 53 Grain weights. These worked great in the 22 Hornet and 22-250.
August 31st, 2007 at 5:03 am
We need a 6.5mm 100gr TSX. It would be perfect for the 260 and the 6.5 Grendel. I would also like to see a 125 to 130gr Flatnose TSX for the 30-30. Your 100gr 257 caliber TSX are wonderful in my 25-06 Ruger Number 1.
September 2nd, 2007 at 2:36 pm
I am a Barnes U member, was not able to get to that page. Will you be making 20 cal bullets? If not soon would you recommend one? Thanks for your .277 tsx 130g!
September 2nd, 2007 at 9:00 pm
I would like to see Barnes come up with a gummy tipped bullet, like those Hornady makes for the LeveRevolution ammo, for reloaders, but using the Barnes TSX bullet, for use in leverguns.
Calibers requested,
.458 (45-70, and 450 Marlin) 300-350gr
.375 220gr (375 Win)
.378 220gr (38-55 Win)
.308 150-165gr (30-30 and 308 MX)
.358 190-210gr (35 Rem)
These would be quickly snagged up but leveraction users. I suppose there MIGHT be some patent issues with Hornady, but that’s called teamwork.
September 3rd, 2007 at 11:05 am
would like to see in the furture, a 400gr. or 420gr. solid, spire point, for the new .416 barrett round.
September 3rd, 2007 at 11:32 am
I wouldlookforward to a 277 cal round that offered a SD of over 300, meaning bullet weight of 160+ grains. The 270 offers plenty frohunting large game, moose etc. The onyl thing missing is some penetration and momentum. Going to a 165 gn round would make this a truly universal calibre and round.
September 3rd, 2007 at 8:34 pm
I would love to see a 40grain varment granade in .204
September 4th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
have you folks thought about a varmint grenade in .20 cal a lot of us out here love you’re products. .so how about some 20’s (some thing in a high b.c. would be sweet.)
September 5th, 2007 at 4:09 am
6.5mm: 139-gr boat tail, legal for moose in Scandinavia. TSX, MRX, tipped…
9.3mm: lighter bullet for deer/elk/moose, your current versions are an overkill here in Finland! 180-200gr TSX BT would be ideal. Just like the lightest versions you have in .358 and .375.
I also miss XLC’s in .224, 6,5mm and .308 and would like to see light 30-30 & .35 lever action TSX BT’s, as many others have mentioned.
Thanks for the 45-70 TSX’s!
September 6th, 2007 at 11:15 am
A new .25 cal in the tipped tsx or mrx between 110gr.- and 120gr. could be the ultimate deer combo.
September 7th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
the 348 cal in triple shock would be nice
September 10th, 2007 at 8:32 am
I feel that you make the best bullets in the world,I feel that barnes should extend that arm and make limited edition rifles, what a deadly combination, please put my name on #2, #1 is of course, barnes,!!!
September 10th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I’d like to see a TSX version of the .411 X bullet. I’d really like to see it in a 350gr or so. I think it would be an ideal match for both the 405 and the 450/400.
I’d also like to see the XPBs in TSX guise also, so they could be run at milder pressures.
September 11th, 2007 at 9:06 am
I would like to see some loading information on the 375 JDJ you make a great bullet for it, the 300gr Trip Shock!
Semper Fi
September 13th, 2007 at 8:50 am
.325 WSM …. .325 WSM …. .325 WSM! How about the MRX in 180-220 gr in 8mm/.323 for the .325 WSM crowd out there? It would be nice to have an option that competes with the bigger 8mm Woodleighs too, say something in 240 or so. Slight boattail would be nice too since heavier rounds need all they can get getting the BC down. Love to see this stuff some premium factory loads too. Thanks!
September 18th, 2007 at 9:43 am
I would like to see a .257 caliber 100gr. TTSX and a 53 gr TTSX, in 08. I like the TSX’s and that is all I shoot for now, but I am very excited to try out the new tipped version as well. I have used Barnes bullets for all of my hunting loads for the last 10 years, would not think of using any other bullet for hunting………
September 20th, 2007 at 7:10 am
Love the bullets NEW RELOADING MANUAL PLEASE!!! Missing 4 lines of bullets now! thanks, WJ
September 21st, 2007 at 3:20 pm
I would just like to see some published load data on the .243 WSSM, for both the Triple Shock (85gr) and Varmint loads. Also would like to see a factory loaded option for the .243 WSSM.
September 24th, 2007 at 7:44 am
I’d like to see more Hodgdon Powders listed in the new manual. Particularly the temp insensitive powders. I know they work in the cartridges I shoot because I routinely obtain MOA or sub-MOA groups and excellent velocity with TSX bullets using these powders.
September 30th, 2007 at 1:38 am
I like the new products, but i wish you would not disscontinue so many of you fine products. I have loads worked up for a few rifles that are amazing, but alas the bullets are no longer available. Shame on you!!
September 30th, 2007 at 8:20 am
I was going to join the Copper Club until I saw the price differential for Canadians. You do realize the Loonie is now above par with the Greenback don’t you?
October 1st, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Lever action 45-70 shooters need a 300 grain flat point banded solid. I have used the 450 grain and it EASILY penetrated completely on an 8” piece of green sweetgum trunk. Also a 300 grain .338 MRX for the long range 338/378 rifles. This would compete with the green guys but would be a real hunting bullet!
Thanks for asking our opinions.
October 2nd, 2007 at 12:51 pm
I’d like the VarmintGrenade in .257
October 3rd, 2007 at 3:33 pm
How cool would it to have a 250gr. 0.451cal ‘tipped’ XPB bullet for the 460S&W. It would be just like a 0.451″ Spit Fire T-MZ bullet with a cannelure. Also to it would be nice to have the two XPB 460Mag bullets have the TSX rings to lower pressure.
October 7th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
I use your TSX bullets in .300WSM and .330 Dakota. Both shoot at less than .75in. In my opinion the stoutness of your TSX bullet makes the lighter for caliber bullet at high velocity ideal long range loads. Out to 400 yds these bullets shoot flatter than the heavy for caliber bullets of other manufacturers and at close range, where impact velocities are high, do not fall appart like many jacketed lead core bullets do. So, given these characteristics, I would love to see you make a 35 gr .204 caliber bullet with a boat tail. Such a bullet would make the .204 Ruger a legitamite deer cartrige. I say this because I have seen antilope killed with one shot at about 200 yds with Sierra 39 gr BlitzKing, but the light construction of that bullet makes it a poor choice at closer ranges when launched at 3800 fps because of its light construction. I also agree that a 45 gr boat tail TSX in .224 caliber, and a 95 gr BT TSX in 6mm would be very popular additions to the TSX line.
October 7th, 2007 at 11:30 pm
A .308 polymer-tipped RN Barnes in 160 grn. load for tube guns. Increase 30-30 co-efficiency downrange without increasing powder/charge. The 160 gr. polymer-tipped 30-30 load [by a well known competitior] raises 200 yd. energy to just over 1300 ft. lbs, from 860 ft. lbs. in the old FN or RN 170 grn 30-30 rounds.
30-30 mid-range Elk hunts anybody?
October 9th, 2007 at 3:36 am
could you please bring back the 7mm 130 gr tsx.thank you.
October 9th, 2007 at 7:24 am
6.5mm 140 grain XLC
I really miss that bullet!!!!
Please make a heavy 6.5mm bullet again!!
October 13th, 2007 at 10:30 am
I would love to see a couple. One the 400 gr TSX or MRX in .458 for the 45/70 Encore/Ruger 1 barrels. And a 225 gr boattail MRX in .338 for 338-06 and above.
October 14th, 2007 at 10:18 am
a 110 gr. tipped tsx boat tail would be awesome for a 25-06!
October 14th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
I would love to have a Tipped TSX 235gr. in .375 cal. for my 375 H&H. This would be a nearly perfect elk/moose/mule deer round — not to mention it would be devastating on African plains game too.
October 14th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Help! I’m outta 348 caliber XFN bullets, and nobody
has em for sale any more. I had bought several boxes
but they’re all used up now.
Please make more 348 caliber XFN bullets,
both 200 grain and 220 grain. They worked great!
October 14th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Would be extremely interested in a 6.5 mm / .264 140 gr. Barnes Triple Shock Bullet for long range hunting / shooting. I’ve heard this mentioned many times….
October 15th, 2007 at 12:55 am
6,5mm 155gr MRX
9,3mm 250gr Tipped TSX
October 21st, 2007 at 7:30 am
I would appreciate a run of 350 and 400 grain solids in .411, for a wildcat I’ve been working on; for years.
Also a run of 350 grain X bullets in .411.
I realize the .416 is a more popular bullet, but I don’t care, I like the ballistics of the .411.
Why the X bullet and not the triple shock? Because I’ve seen them in action!
Lanny D. Stilwell
October 25th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
I love your muzzleloader bullets but would like to see a .452 300gr flat based pistol bullet that could also be used in a sabot like MMPhph 24 that would be sold in 50pc quantitys at a good price.
10-25-07
LB1
October 26th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Would love to see a Tipped TSX in 416 300 or 325 grain!
November 1st, 2007 at 8:56 am
I would love to see MRX bullets in .264″!
~120 & ~140 grains…
The TSX goes through elk like a hot knife through butter!
Great products!
November 1st, 2007 at 9:26 am
Please Please Please add 100 count boxes. 20 bullets is just barely enough to work up a single load and only 1/5 enough for a proper loading session.
I’m looking forward to trying to push the 140gr .357 XPB to 30-30 velocities…
November 1st, 2007 at 12:46 pm
MRX or tipped TSX in .257 please, please, please !!! 100gr, 110gr, 120gr. I’ve got a .25-06 Encore & Weatherby Mk V Sporter in .257 Wby Mag just begging for these bullets.
The 26″ Encore already loves the TSX 100gr.
Long live the quarter bore!
November 1st, 2007 at 6:11 pm
XPB in .44 Mag that is 250grs & 300grns.
November 3rd, 2007 at 10:45 am
From a market standpoint, the MRX style gets more bang for the buck (shorter) the heavier the bullet gets for its diameter, i.e. the theoretical difference between a tipped TSX and an MRX 7mm in 140gr versus the same two in 175gr. Two things that would be good to see going forward are high sectional densities for the MRX like a 200gr in .308 or 175gr in .284, and definitely upgrade the banded solids to incorporate the MRX tungsten core.
November 5th, 2007 at 9:35 am
a tsx in 225 or 250 grain .35 whelen
November 6th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Please bring back the XLC! Yes the Triple Shock works, but man! It leaves my barrel way more fouled.
November 6th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
TSX bullets are great, would like to see 100 grain tipped TSX bullets in .257 caliber
November 6th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
I would very much like to see the MRX technology applied to pistol bullets for heavier hunting loads within the length constraints imposed by case capacity, especially in the .40 caliber for use in the 10mm cartridge.
November 7th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
i have been shooting your products since the first x bullet first come out and havent looked back. would like to see a .25 mrx bullet in 90 to 115 gr. , and tsx tipped in 75 to 100 gr. some time in the future. It seems the the smaller caliber shooters have been left out ?
November 8th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
I would like to see a 243 100 gr MRX and load data that can make it go 3000 ft/sec. It would make a great load for my 10 year old daughter’s cow elk hunt. Thanks for great bullets.
November 9th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Would like a full ballistic tipped .458 300 gr. btsp for the new .458 socom I feel it would be a great addition to a fine 250 yard deer gun.
November 11th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I have a 6.5×55 that i will shoot just about anything with. I would love to see a 160gr Rn for large game, and a 130gr RN for deer. I have a combanation that works very well and i would like to have with barnes bullets. Hornaday 140sst 3″ high at 100yds and Hornaday 160gr that is point of aim at 100yds same scope setting, that is a nice set up to head out with, i can shoot through brush all day with the Rn or way out there with the sst. I tried to use your 140xlc but it hits 9″ higher that the 160 rn, to much differnce to be use full. I would like to see a 160 and 130 Rn tsx. Then i would have the best set up I could ask for. My friend Texas heart shot an elk at 300yds with a 140 xlc, it blow out his chest, i would love to have a Rn to complement that when im in the woods.
November 12th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
I have, what I think, is the perfect suggestion
. Currently you have the 36gr non-lead Varmint Grenade in .224 cal, for the 22 centerfire rifles.
Why not make a 30gr version, that can be loaded into a 22 WMR case, in otherwords, it can be crimped.
Currently a 33gr Vmax bullet is loaded to about 2300fps in competition with the 17 HMR using a 17gr Vmax at 2500fps.
If you teamed up with someone like CCI I’d bet you could get or pass the 2500fps mark, with considerably more energy than the 17gr bullet of the HMR. If you worked to insure consistant loading procedures, I’d bet you could match the accuracy of the HMR.
This would bring the 22 WMR heads above the 17 in many ways, with loads ranging from 50gr to 30gr (or maybe even 27gr) the old WMR would again be king of the hill, and with YOUR bullet.
November 13th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
I would like to see the XLC .224 45gr bullet back in production. It is the absolute best bullet for the 22 Hornet. Please put this little firecracker of a bullet back in production.
Eagerly waiting,
Texas22Hornet
November 13th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I would like to see a .24 caliber sabot setup. .24 caliber is the minmum allowed for hunting big game in Washington state, just imagine the velocity out of a .300 Weatherby!!
Build it and they will buy it.
Great bullets, keep up the great work.
November 14th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Barnes R&D, please read AND PAY ATTENTION to the blogs, I think the jury is out on the XLC! Bring it back! My .270 is begging for the 130 grain. This is a huge dissappointment!
November 14th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
I would like to see some recommendations for Hand Gun ballistics testing. I hunt with a 338-06 jdj and am looking for a bullet that will perform to 350 yards and about 2000 fps.
November 17th, 2007 at 3:25 am
Myself and many others would love to see a TSX bullet in .411″ for the .405 Winchester and 450/400 Nitro (pref in wieghts from 325 to 400 grains). This, or at least a heavier XFB for this caliber, as the 300 grain bullet is truly not heavy enough for the most dangerous of African game (IMO).
November 19th, 2007 at 5:49 am
We have a developing military situation, in which the 6.8mm SPC seems to be the future of intermediate-power cartridges for use in short-barrel (14.5- to 16.5-inch), select-fire weapons — especially when those weapons use a gas-piston operating system.
For this hotter round, we definitely need to get rid of the seriously flawed gas impingement tube operating system used in the Gene Stoner, AR design. Though cheaper than gas piston systems, it is a catastrophe even for the micro-power .223. The hotter 6.8mm would just eat receiver actions up.
Full auto fire with the 6.8mm cartridge is controllable by nearly anyone of military fitness, and the full-auto accuracy, penetration, and stopping power far exceed the .223, when fired out of the short-barreled weapon, inside the average combat range — or the max rural home protection range — of 50 to 300 meters.
Your TSX technology is great stuff. It’s best hunting bullet, IMO, in the world. We don’t need to put any more lead into the environment, and I’ll happily use that bullet technology for home defense in the 6.8mm SPC carbine.
However, the 6.8mm military situation has need of a slickery, no-lead solid, for the purposes of reducing pressure and increasing velocity. And, hopefully, the extra-dense, inscruitaboe, military-police mind will see that slickery solids should go together with slickery polygonal rifling to kick the pressure-temperature-powder-burn-in-barrel-volume right in the butt. Maximizing velocities for the 6.8mm loads will be worth the cost of admission.
Increased velocity in the sub-300-meters distances will go a long way toward making US arms vastly superior to what the BG’s typically field. Just a glance at the Thornily Relative Stopping Power index indicates the potential of increased velocity for the 6.8mm cartridge. (Please don’t consider this a defense of the TRSP index. I think of it only as mildly good Kentucky windage for lethality and stopping power.)
From experienced LE handloaders and their chronographs, the accurate 110-gr bullet out of a 6.8mm’s 16″ tube currently yields a MV of about 2580 fps, a 100-yd velocity of about 2320, and a TRSP of 55 (which is better than the fabled German Stg-44’s typical 100 yd TRSP of 48, and is approaching the AK-47’s tyupical 100-yd TRSP of 58).
However, sliding the 6.8mm’s MV up to 2850 takes the 100-meter velocity up to about 2590, and yields a TRSP of 61. Done with pressure-reducing technology, with little or no increase of powder loads, we’d not lose any of the 6.8mm’s controllability in full auto, and we’d gain in accuracy and penetration, as well as in stopping power.
Win-win. Way good.
Seems to me that your putting the tungsten core of your banded solids together with s solid XLC would give the military and home-protecting civilians the new, no-lead, slickery solid that both need. If your design can be made in 110 grains, it should shoot to the same point of aim as your excellet 110-gr TSX. Needless to say, that would be a good thing.
Thanks for any consideration you can give.
November 19th, 2007 at 8:22 am
In an earlier comment, I argued for increasing velocities of the promising 6.8mm SPC by using pressure reducing tech — slickery bores, polygonal rifling, and slickery bullets. But I don’t have the supporting arguments right yet.
In that earlier comment, I presumed that we would get higher velocities with no increase in powder charge. It was temporary loss of mind. I’m better now.
Loading for higher velocities in a reduced pressure system will require increasing the powder charge.
The increased powder charge should increase recoil and reduce the weapon’s controllability.
However, I don’t know yet how the reduced pressure system will react to the increased powder charge.
It stands to reason that if our pressure reduction tech cuts pressure by 25 percent, then, with the same powder charge, the bullet will fly slower and the recoil will be less.
If that conditional is true, then it seems that our increasing the powder charge to get back to the original MV would only bring us back to the original recoil. And so it follows that the approx 10.5 percent increased velocity that I’m looking for — from a MV of 2580 to a MV of 2850 — would increase recoil by only 10.5 percent, regardless of the powder charge required.
A one-tenth increase in recoil seems intuitively managable.
But, clearly, I’m on unknown ground here. Who can help with the analysis?
November 19th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
I hope you guys will take another look at your 6mm/ .243 bullet line. Even those that have never seen a Bench Rest rifle or a Bench Rest event are likely to know that the 6mm PPC is about THE most accurate metallic cartridge the world has even known.
David Tubb has for the first time in the history of the Highpower Nationals shot a perfect score with his DTAC 6mm bullet.
“David Tubb won the NRA High Power Long Range Rifle title with a record score. David didn’t drop a single point, scoring 1450-101X out of a possible 1450-145X. David fired a TUBB 2000 chambered in 6XC using this 115 grain match bullet (excepting the Palma competition which must be fired using .308 Winchester). ~ DavidTubb.com
Tubbs 6XC round is now “THE” round to compete with “Across the course” at the Highpower Nationals.
6mm-.284 is pretty much the premium 6mm cartridge on the high velocity end. As far as I know Skip Talbots 1000 yard record of 3.1″ still stands, acheived with a 6mm-.284.
6mm-.284 is the go-to round for the vast majority of F-class 1000 yard bench rest competitors. A hand full of others choose to shoot a few other 6mm based cartridges such as the 6mm Dasher, 6mm-06 etc.
For heavy varmit the 6mm Remington and especially the 6mm AI is the most common round I hear about from the long range predator and varmint hunter circles.
Winchester has long since introduced their .243 wssm.
Now Olympic Arms and custom gunsmiths around the country are building AR-15’s (No not big AR-10’s but tidy little AR-15’s) in .243 Wssm. This WSSM pushes 115 grain bullets a little over 3000 fps. What’s the big deal with that? It means that hunters, competitors, and special agencies can have a 1500 meter tactical long range set up in such a “tidy” little rifle.
I could go on, but feel the point is made.
Please offer a 6mm, 90-100 Grain Triple shock bullet for the standard velocity 6mm/.243 rounds.
Please offer a 105-115 grain, Maximum B.C. MRX bullet for the higher velocity rounds.
Thanks,
TM
November 19th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Would like to see a .323 caliber 200 gr MRX boat tail. Maybe a 130-140 gr .264 cal MRX also.
November 20th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
A 100-107 gr 6.5 triple shock for the .260.
November 20th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Many U.S. Military personnel purchase much of their own “After-Market” tactical equipment because it is far superior than much of the “Stuff” we get issued. Some, even create their own hand-loads in small quantities, to take with in hostile environments. It would be nice (if Barnes doesn’t already do so) to have a .223, Triple Shock, with Tungsten core and Delrin Tip, in a 77gr. projectile. If this already exists, could someone please inform me? If not, can somebody please make some? Thanks…. Army-Joe
November 22nd, 2007 at 4:59 pm
I have used my 25-06 with devastating results on deer, an 85gr tsx would be great.
November 25th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
.284 130 Grain TSX
November 25th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Solid copper non expanding heavy pistol bullets with wide meplat like LBT design for ultimate penetration. 44 cal and 45 cal in 300 to 325 grain will work good. Need to be solids with wide meplats.
November 27th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Through the years I have heard alot of positive things about Barnes XLC Bullet Product Line. Increased velocities, reduced pressures, and good penetration on various game, has always been topics of discussion when these bullets are mentioned. I would like to see these bullets reinstated in Barnes line-up.
November 29th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
XLC XLC XLC. Bring them back please. (especially the 130 gr .308. I too agree with Scott Lewis Nov 12. Adding an XLC coated TSX bullet to load in the 22 WMR in V Grenade and X. You could return the 22 WMR to king status.
If you XLC coat the new TTSX and added 0.1 (even 0.05) to the BC it would be GREAT!!!!
Is it just me or are the majority of the posts to bring back the XLC? I’m easy, I just want what everybody else wants. But Hands down no other bullet I’ve used compares to Barnes. Thanks
December 1st, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Not really a product but -
How about adding reduced velocity load data (and therefore recoil) for other calibers using the FP 30-30 TSX
Seems like the 308, 30-06 and the “other” 30’s could be great youth loads using this bullet driven at the 30-30 ish velocities it is designed to work at.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:58 pm
100 gr TSX in 6.5 for my 260 rems. These would really get some fps and REAL penetration unlike some other designs. Please dont leave us out. We need 100gr 6.5s! Dont wait too long, money is burning a hole in my pocket and it is hot!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
I would like to see a TSX FN bullet for the .32 Winchester Special. There are many still in use all over the country and especially in the North Eastern deer and bear woods. A bullet weight of 165gr. should be ideal!
December 5th, 2007 at 10:35 am
140 grain TSX/TTSX in 6.5
December 7th, 2007 at 11:26 am
I would like to see you bring back a 110 grain in TTSX in .308 for handgun hunting with a 308 Winchester or 30/06.
December 9th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
I would like to see a 130-135 grain .308 flat nose for
lever action rifles. If these could be loaded to comparable 125-130 grain bullets it would give the 30/30, 308MX , 30/30 Ackleys longer range.
December 10th, 2007 at 9:28 am
It would be great if you would offer a 85 grain TSX boattail in .257. It is great antelope medicine and with with your solid bullet construction, would also work well on mule deer in my .257 Ackley.
Also, a 100 grain in 7mm would be great for the same reasons. Talk about a flat shooter out of a 7mm WSM!!!
December 11th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
For elk hunting, it will be great if you would please produce a 7mm TTSX bullet of 150 to 160 grains. Thanks very much!
December 11th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
I would like to see a 30cal. varmint grenade.
December 12th, 2007 at 11:10 am
A MRX in .35 and a 250 grain TSX in .35
December 12th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Sir,
Please, please, please a 90 to 100gr 6.5 tripple shock for deer. I’ve taken many elk over the years with the 120grX and triple shock, but a 90 to 100gr would be perfect for deer. Please!!!! Thanks Dom Hesperus, Co.
December 13th, 2007 at 9:58 am
Since CA has mandated non lead bullets for centerfire AND rimfire, starting june of ‘08, I’d like to see you put a cannelure on the 36gr Varmint grenade and load it in the 22 WMR.
Maybe you guys and Federal can work together on this.
Would love to see a gamepoint version as well for deeper penetration on larger animals. I biught my WMR to hunt bobcats with at close range and the deeper penetration would be a plus here.
Pleae do not let the ?#^$&$&*’s that run our fish and game make rimfires obsolete here.
December 14th, 2007 at 11:41 am
I have been using the 85 grain X bullets in my .243s and 6mm-06 for years with terrific results. I use the Varmint Grenade in my .223 Ruger Mini-14 Target model. I use the 250 grain Expander MZ in my muzzleloader. I plan to use the 225 grain .338 MRX in my .338 Win Mag as a long range load. So much for what I have.
What I want is to go lead-free.
That means I will need bullets for my leverguns, a Model ‘94 Winchester in .32-40 WCF and a Model 1886 Winchester in .40-82 WCF.
For the .32-40, either a .321 diameter 150 – 180 grain MRX (if safe for a tubular mag) or a XFP. I would also be able to use a .323 diameter bullet of the same weight range.
For the .40-82, which slugs out at .409 diameter, a 250 – 275 grain .411 diameter bullet would be nice (again in the MRX or XFP for a tubular mag).
I’ve tried them all and have settled on Barnes bullets for all my shooting. The best bullets on the market, IMO.
December 14th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I would like to see a 350 grain boattail Tipped TSX for the 416. I have a 416 Weatherby and this would work great for plaines game, Moose, Elk etc. This would greatly stretch the range on the 416.
December 15th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
like to see 204 cal. california is going to need them!!!!!!!!!
December 16th, 2007 at 11:32 am
I would like to see a 6.5 100-110 gr. in the TSX and in your new tipped TSX, I would like to see 100, 120, and 130 gr. bullets. Thank you.
December 16th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I would love a 110gr 6.5mm TSX.
December 16th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
The 6.5 Community would like to see Barnes make a TSX or TTSX in 100-110gr. Since their are a lot of intermediate 6.5’s on the Market, that would benefit from this GREATLY!
December 16th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Please make a 110grn. TSX in 6.5mm. It would be ideal for the 6.5 Grendel and other cartridges.
December 16th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
I believe the TSX & TTSX is the future as far a volume is concerned. Please bring us a TTSX for the std. cased 25’s about 95gr. & pretty please a TTSX
for the big 25’s somewhere between 110-115gr. My Sendero 25-06AI keeps asking & I just shake my head.
December 16th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
.338 MRX Boat-tails in 250gr., 275gr., and 300gr. We shooters who have the big 338’s like 338wby 338Lapua 338-378wby and the bigger 338 wildcats need heavier weight premium game bullets and I think Barnes are the best.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Please…Please bring back the XLC’s. I can see that many others miss them as much as I do.
December 17th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
If possible, I would really like to see you all come out with a 240 gr or 300 gr XPB in 44 Cal. I find the 225 gr just a little light for thick skinned game.
December 18th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Hi from California(The Lead-Free State):( I’m a big fan of your Sabot slug and 30-06 Triple Shock ammo. If possible, what do you think about teaming up with Hornady or CCI to release TSX in 22LR, 22WMR and 17HMR? The State is switching over to lead-free next year, and a few places are already enforcing the lead-free policy this year (2007).
December 19th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I would like to see a TMZ .40 cal in the 200 to 240 grain range for the .50 X .40 muzzleloading application.
December 20th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Please make a TTSX for use in the 378 Weatherby. I currently use the 270gr TSX and believe a 250-270gr TTSX might be the best yet!
December 20th, 2007 at 11:20 am
continue to make V.L.C.COATED bullets
I love them
December 20th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
I would like to see a 6.5 tsx in a 100 gr for the 260 rem. Great products shot a .481 5 shot group the other day out of my ruger compact 260
December 22nd, 2007 at 2:48 pm
I have been using Barnes 30 caliber, 165 grain, XLC bullets exlusively in my 30-06 for the last six years and have experienced excellent accuracy and outstanding results on three elk. Two bulls and one cow.
I am on my last box and would very much appreciate it if you would once again begin manufacturing the XLC bullets in 150, 165, 168, and 180 grains.
What the heck, bring them back in all of the previously offered calibers and grains as well. They are a great product!
December 23rd, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Bring back the .30 caliber XLC’s. Best hunting round in my .30 cals…
December 24th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
32 ACP should be added to your pistol bullet. This should make the round much more effective for those who have to carry a very small deep concieled carry weapon.
December 25th, 2007 at 8:26 am
I wish you would make your excellent TSX in a 600 caliber rifles in an 800 gr weight. I shoot a 600 Overkill bolt and this weight of a triple shock X bullet would be perfect to go with your new 900gr. Banded solid. 900 grs would be too long I fear.
December 25th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
Can you make a flat based TMZ in 250g and 300g?
Thanks
Chap Gleason
December 30th, 2007 at 12:18 am
Dear Sir, I would like to respectfully suggest that Barnes make a .308 bullet @ 175 grains. Most serious tactical shooters appreciate the ballistic advantage of the 175 grain over the 168 for long range shooting. Many of us also use these rifle for hunting. The Sierra 175 BTMK is a good benchmark.
Thanks, Mike
December 31st, 2007 at 1:19 pm
1) 150-165 gr .323 from my 8mm Mauser.
2) Nice and light…180 gr .358 for my 35 Whelen 7600 carbine used for whitetails. Lots of mileage out of this one for the tubular mag 35 Rems out there.
3) More Hodgdon powders – especially sphericals, in manual
4) Please…no more discontinuing bullets!!!
Thanks for this opportunity to speak. Your 140 TSX shoot sub-MOA in my 280 Rem. with….Varget…of all powders!
January 1st, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I’d like a 165gr or 180+gr 10mm X pistol bullet for the 10MM Auto. I’d like to see the Varmint Grenade in some light 110-125gr .308 bullets. Laws have changed here in parts of California banning lead core bullets for hunting just about anything.
January 2nd, 2008 at 9:44 am
I believe there is a definate need for a 35 cal / 158 grain range flat nose style bullet for use in a tubular magazine (Marlin Model 336) rifle. All you carry now are spire point bullets, and even they are far too heavy to use on white tail deer. The 350 mag might use these, but I would bet many of the other 35 cal guns, even those with bolt actions would prefer and use a lighter bullet.
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I would like to see a 180 gr. 35 cal. XFN for the 35 Rem,358 Win., 35 Whelen, it would make a perfect whitetail bullet for here in the eastern states.
January 4th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
.204 caliber Varmint Grenade
January 4th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
105 grain MRX .243 – 50 per box.
165 Flat nose TSX 30-30
January 7th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I would love to see the varmint Gernade in a .17 for my new Remington .17 fireball
January 7th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I would very much like to see .357 caliber bullets suitable for the .356 Winchester rifle/tubular magazine. Ideal starting point would be 180 and/or 200 grainers. Also, load data using your .357 140 grainers in the .356 would be helpful.
January 7th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Somebody should market a 22 LR loading using your projectiles…now that California has outlawed lead where I hunt etc., it’ll be tough to go squirrel shooting with my favorite .22.
January 7th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
I would love a 120gr and 130gr for a 6.5 Grendel Thanks.
January 12th, 2008 at 7:26 am
I am a 444 Marlin fan and would love to see a .429 caliber bullet in the range of 270-300 gn. This would allow your customers to be able to use your porducts in the 444 Marlin for everything from deer to the big bruens. Your 225 gn. .429 bullet are great for deer sized game but elk and bears require a heavier bullet to allow for penatrating heavy bone associated with these larger animals. A heavy .429 caliber XPB in the range of 270-300 gn bullets would allow me to use your bullets exclusively in my 444 Marlin rifle.
Bryan Whais
January 14th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Yes we have gone lead free in my area of California.You either have to produce .17 caliber bullets for my .17 Ackley Magnum or I’m going to have to buy another rifle.A .22 rimfire lead free round is also badly needed
January 14th, 2008 at 11:15 am
I forgot this one.How about an XPB for 32 H&R mag,32/20 WCF and the new .327 Magnum thats coming out
January 14th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
As mentioned already, central Cali (where much of our pig and varmint hunting takes place) is now off limits to lead ammo, due to concerns of poisoning the CA condor. Environmentalists are already trying to spread it to the whole state, and I hear that Arizona and Nevada are looking at the same.
Many folks have had to put up their rimfires, and go back to .22’s of some kind or another for varmint. Non-lead rimfire is going to be hot here (if and when it comes), and probably wherever this spreads to. Already, reloading equipment and supplies are selling fast here, due to the new law. With ammo prices already high, for anyone but the casual shooter this made reloading (or going back to reloading, like me) a no-brainer.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to put in a word or two. Hope someone reads this.
January 17th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
WOULD LOVE TO SEE A .25 CAL OFFERING IN THE TIPPED TSX LINE IN THE 110 TO 120 GR CATEGORY. I THINK IT WOULD MAKE MY 257 WEATHERBY A DEADLY ALL AROUND GUN.
January 17th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
How about a 200 gr. .30 cal with a high BC for my 300 RUM. I guess nobody told Arnold that many of us have scopes that will require certain speed, bullet weights, and BC’s.
Anybody ever see a California Condor anyways?
I am sure you are already woking on the rimfire stuff but please hurry!
January 19th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Here in Scandinavien (Denmark, Sweden and Norway) it is required to shoot with a minimum of 139 grains bullit, when hunting biggame as reddeer and moose.
So what we need here is a 140 grain leadfree bullit for the 1.000.000 hunting rifles in caliber 6,5mm (.264)
January 19th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I’ll again echo the requests of several others to bring back a 250gr .358cal in TSX with a boattail. And while you’re at it, also 275gr .358cal TSX and a Banded solid to go with it. They would make the .35 Whelen’s equal to the 9.3 X 62 for Africa. The 225gr .358 TSX is a good North American bullet but big bears and African game benefit from greater sectional density bullets. My supply of 250gr Xs is almost gone, so do it soon.
January 21st, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I agree with “Don April 26th, 2007 at 9:59 pm” there should be Banded FP Solids in .458 caliber for the 45/70. The range should be 300 to 500 grs.
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I have been using your bullets for about 7 years now, and had little to no trouble getting them to shoot. The performance on game has been very noteworthy, and if I was ever to hunt dangerous game, I would trust no other. I would like to see a TTSX in 140gr for the 6.5mm, and a 175gr TTSX in the 7mm in the future, thank you.
January 27th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Many of the 6.8 SPC users would really like to see lighter weight bullets in the .270 / 6.8 caliber added to all of your lines. With the creation of the 6.8 SPC round many hunters are now using the AR-15 platform to hunt. Right now one of the most used rounds is the TSX and also the TTSX in 110gr. We would like to seem more offering of bullets in the 80-120 grain weights in this caliber as the 6.8 has its best performance in this bullet weight range. The 6.8 is the number one most popular alternative caliber to the .223 used in the AR-15. Rifles in this caliber are being produced by almost all AR manufactures and there are 4 major ammunition companies loading for this caliber at present. One of them uses your excellent TSX bullet, which has been very popular.
Thank you very much
Respectively,
Tim W
January 27th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
358 CAL.
PLEASE MAKE BARNES 250 GN TSX BULLET THAT CAN BE USED IN 358 NORMA OR 358 STA THEY WOULD MAKE THE 35 CAL LISTINGS COMPLETE. I OWN A 358 NORMA AND LOAD 250 GN AS IT IS THE MOST EFFICIANT IN THAT CALIBRE.
AS I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA I WANT A TOUGH BULLET THAT CAN TAKE OUT A BUFFALO IN THE TOP END THAT IS CAKED IN THICK MUD .
January 28th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
I’d love to see a 85-100 grain MRX or Tipped TSX for .257 caliber. The .257’s are great long range deer and ‘lope calibers, I’d like to see a great long range bullet to go with it.
January 30th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I would like to see a secound hollow point to allow a little more expantion and shock on deer size game. Maybe even one that sheds the first set of pettles to give a bigger wound channel. the only x that I have ever recovered was a 200 yard shot on an antalop that was faceing me with a 25-06 and a 100 grain x and it was just under the hide after breacking the femer.
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 am
I am in California, and as others have posted, I am in dire need of a lead free 22LR, 22WMR, or perhaps 17HMR. I typically shoot ground squirrels within the “historic condor range”.
February 3rd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
How about a 22lr load for us here in central california’s “no lead condor area”? Or an 87gr .257 bullet that will stabilize in a Savage 99 in 250-3000 caliber.
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I would like to see load data for the .221 Fireball included in the next reloading manual, especially for the 36-Grain Varmint Grenade.
February 4th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Another California hunter here that needs lead free bullets. How about a .35 remington bullet for lever actions and more choices for .358 Win./.35 whelen? And how about putting more weight in the 44 mag/45colt/454 pistol bullets with controled expansion and more momentum for DEEP penetration with moderate or low velocities to replace hard cast lead bullets?
February 6th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I’m a firm believer in Barnes bullets. I would like to see more TSX or TTSX bullet choices for the 6MM’s and .243’s preferably in the 95gr. to 100gr range. I shoot a 6mm Rem w/ a 1:9″ twist and it really likes the 95gr TSX bullets which were discontinued shortly after they were introduced. I tried the 85gr TSX bullets in this rifle and they grouped poorly, so I purchased as many boxes of 95gr. bullets as I could afford at the time. My supply is running low. I recently had a 6mm Rem AI w/ 1:10 twist custom built to shoot the 85gr TSX for long range deer and antelope hunting. I can only get 1.25″ groups with 85gr. TSX, but get .50″ or better groups at 100yds. with the 95gr TSX. Also, the BC is much higher w/ the 95gr TSX for those longer shots.
February 6th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
375 cal Mrx
February 8th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Please, please, please. I’m still waiting for a triple shock 6.5 90 to 100 gr.bullet. This would absolutely be the greatest deer bullet for 6.5 shotters. With 6.5 120gr X’s completely penetrating both front shoulders on elk out of our .260 Rem’s & 6.5×55’s for years now, a lighter bullet would be the ticket for deer. PLEASE!!!! Dom , Hesperus , Colorado.
February 9th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
I would like to see a .17 caliber TSX or MRX of 22-25grns
Also a .257 cal. 110 or 115gr Boat Tail TSX or MRX
And a 250 grain .375 cal. TSX Boat Tail
Can’t wait to see a new reloading manual either
February 15th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I would like .458 MRX bullets. I think the 300 and 350 grain size would be a good place to start.
Also, I would like to see the application of the tungsten core MRX technology used to increase the mass of your XPB’s. I currently shoot belt mountain punch bullets in 454 Casull(320 gr.)and 44 Mag.(300 gr.).
P.S. I like your 180 gr. MRX bullets in my .300 WBY.
February 16th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I love the Barnes TSX bullets. I have killed my last two elk with them. I do think you need to experiment with combining the advantages of the TSX design with the XLC properties. This should make a bullet that will be unbeatable for the highest possible velocities with minimal bore fouling. I would volunteer to test your first batch of 6MM 80 gr. TTSXC in my .240 Weatherby and .270 110 gr. TTSXC in my .270 Weatherby. I also own a .250 Savage with 1-14″ twist that desperately needs a 75 grain TSX bullet that will stabilize in it. With the great Barnes weight retention, 75 grains is all we need. HELP! Thanks for making a great product. I can’t wait to try the new TTSX bullets. Another great idea!
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:23 am
I would like to see a Varmint Grenade in .257 around 75 grains
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
.264 / 6.5 mm lightweight TTSX/TSX in the 90 to 105 grain range.
While you are at it, try to shape it to approach the lands in deep throated rifles such as my M70 FWT 6.5×55 that makes contact at 3.15 OAL.
Not sure how you’d do it and maintain neck tension on the cases but am speculating that a flat base, more rings and some playing with ogive geometry could get us there.
Then again, you’re the experts. You build ‘em. We’ll buy them.
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:45 am
California shooters are needing lead free bullets and they need to be on the California lead free bullet list. The Varmint Grenades and MPG bullets are not on the list. We need heavier TSX, MPG and Varmint Grenades in 20 cal, .224 and 6 mm.
February 23rd, 2008 at 10:09 am
I’d like to see heavier .358 caliber bullets. Right now the .33’s go as heavy as the .35’s which sort of negates their advantage. I’d like to see a super high BC for the .35
February 24th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I would really like to have an MRX .257 cal. 100 gr.
This would be a perfect antelope / deer bullet in .257 Acley, .25-06 and .257 Wthby.
The sooner the better.
February 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
A 100-107 TSX 6.5mm for the .260 & 6.5 – 06. I am about to saw and file off the back end of your 130 gr. 6.5 TSX bullet to make it a 107 gr. but I know you will make this drastic step unnecessary.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I would like a 350 grain TSX and solid for the 400 H&H (.411).
February 26th, 2008 at 3:35 am
I would like to see anything and everything added in the 6.5 line. Preferably something in the MRX variety, but a broadening of the TSX offerings in 6.5 would be great as well.
February 27th, 2008 at 8:48 am
ANY PLANS TO MAKE THE 270 SHORT MAG, MRX OR TRIPLE SHOCK. WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT. I DID SEE THE 270 CALL 130 AND 150, BUT NEED TO 130 AND 150 IN 270 SM FOR SAKO MODEL 75.
February 27th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
MRX are great bullets and it was a great start to introduce the plastic tip. However, I think the TTSX is the way the go,and it makes it more accesible to hunters. I can’t wait for you to offer a .257 in 90 or 100. For now, 115 TSX are working great!
Hope not to wait much longer. Weatherby people are waiting!
February 27th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Your .451 MZ bullets perform great in my Omega. Why do your TMZ have a slight baottail and MZ do not? You could standardize and make both with boattails and only need (1) bulet type for both product lines.
Also, the sabots Federal uses in their 12 ga 2 3/4oz MZ andTMZ shells do not engage the rifling as well as Hornady’s do. You can increase accuracy by having the loaded sabot diameter .001″ larger.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
25-3000, 257 Bob, 25/06…and precious 257 Weatherby.
Have been looking at what people would like to see from you and have seen several asking for the same bullet. TTSX 90 to 100, and why not, even 85 or 87 will do. If a 100 can go through a 2500 pound bison at 4100 fps, why not go lighter and faster for the run of the mill gun. Not everyone has a “hot tamale”.
Still on the wish list! Love the 25!
February 29th, 2008 at 5:24 am
Ditto on the .257 100 gr. MRX bullet.
My Next gun will be a 35 Whelen so would like to see more variety in .358 bullets.
Keep up the great work in inovation!
February 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
.257 TTSX or MRX
March 1st, 2008 at 11:59 am
With the new california no lead it would be handy to have peal and stick lables. With a lable like the ones on the bulllet boxes on your chartrige box it will be easyer for the warden say have a good day.
March 1st, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Maybe a Varmint Grenade in .277 and .308 best way to practice for deer season is a few ‘yotes!!!
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:56 am
I would love to see a .257 115 gr. TSX boattail, instead of a flat base. Even a MRX or Tipped TSX would be great. There are a bunch of people shooting a .257 Weatherby or a 25-06 Remington for whitetail hunting, but their only options are a 100 gr., for the boattail fans anyways. For parts of the country where range is not always an issue, there have been wishes of a 120 gr. TSX BT.
March 3rd, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I would like to see a .377 diameter flat nose bullet in the 200 to 220 grain range for my 38/55 lever gun.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I would like to see a better slection for the 8mm. I would really like to see it in the tipped triple-shock x bullet or in the mrx in 180 grain and more. The 8mm is new so there are not many options.
March 6th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Bring back the 90 gr. XBT in a TSX configuration in .257 caliber. It was great in the 257 Roberts and 25/06.
Thanks
March 7th, 2008 at 4:27 am
Thank You for making 180&200 gr. 8mm TSX bullets.I’ve hunted with a Titus barreled 8mm-338 since 1973. Your 180 TSX’s shoot .5-.6″ groups @ 100 yds.for me. Great deer&elk bullets.Please consider 150&165gr.TSX’s or TTSX’s in 8mm as well. I got a big 6×7 bull in 2005, with my 325WSM. I still have a partial bx.of 180gr.8mm Originals. Your newer bullets don’t “keep” as well because of thier phenominal accuracy!ha. Some lighter 9.3’s would be great as well. THANK YOU again for making great bullets! Most of the competitions bullets bloodshot a lot of meat and don’t have as much penitration. Thanks again and good hunting. Johnny
March 7th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I have been reloading 37 years and have used most of your compeditors bullets. I had never tried Barnes until 2003 in my TC Muzzle loader. It was so accurate I decided to try your new Tripple Shock when it came out. That bullet is so accurate I now Load my 460 S&W, 270 win., 300 win., 300 weatherby, 3006, 340 weatherby, and 7mm mag.. The Tripple Shock is the most accurate bullet I have ever used. I have shot thousands of rounds and never shot anything so accurate in all my years of shooting rifles. Thanks for making such a fine product for the general public loaded and reloader. Harry Combs
March 11th, 2008 at 11:26 am
I would like to see a .243 100 or 107 gn Tripleshock bullet.
You have Varmint Gernades in lighter weights.
Thanks,
BP
March 14th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I would like to see a greater assortment of 45 cal muzzelloader bullets available in the 170-200 grain range, nonleaded of course, as I live in California. thanks.
March 15th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
A FN TSX bullet in .375 caliber for my .375 winchester (200-250gr) would be nice (just like .45-70). That would be huge, Not much choices for all of us who have .375 winchesters.
XPB .44 caliber bullet in 240 or 300gr would be great as well for those of us with .44 mags, .445 supermags, 444 marlins, etc. (FN TSX would work as well).
I would also like to see some heavier MRX bullets in .308 something 200-220gr for my 300 wby mag. Also, More MRX bullets on the heavier side for .257 (120gr) and .277 (170-180gr).
March 19th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Hi! Love your bullets and I use them exclusively in my .308 and 10mm hand loads, and have loaded them for friends in .243, .270, and .30-06. I have shot many whitetail deer with the 165g X-bullet and now the 168gr TSX (none have run more than 20 yards and most drop instantly). How about a heavier bullet in the .40/10mm caliber? 180gr to 200gr would be perfect. Keep up the good work
March 19th, 2008 at 6:38 am
The only thing I can think of to make a perfect bullet even better is to add the XLC coating to the TTSX
March 19th, 2008 at 7:39 am
I would like to see you make a banded solid for the .500 S&W.
March 20th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Don’t forget us 257 guys!! Tipped TSX, Varmint Grenades? I use my 25/06 out here in the “Condor Range” for just about everything. Would love to see those products.
Thanks, Great products
March 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 am
6.5 mm, 100 gr. TSX BT.
March 23rd, 2008 at 6:57 am
I would like to see more load data for the Thompson Center Encore Handgun,rifle load data is easy to find,but it would be nice to have some for the encore handgun.I shoot it in the 300 win. mag.(a pussy cat to shoot with muzzle brake)and velocity would be nice to know in a handgun length barrel,and would be nice as a estimate before I start to reload,then I’ll know what to exspect.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Thanks for the opportunity to give input!! Love your Bullets! There’s a lot of really good suggestions that I’ve read. One that I would really like to see would be more of a variety of .348 bullets starting with the 150gr and including the 200gr and 250 gr. Tripple shocks with a soft ballistic style tip that can be loaded in the Winchester Mod 71 tubular magazine. Boat tails would be a plus! The B.C. would be greatly enhanced and this wonderful caliber would be able to approach it’s full potential and re-vitalize a really great rifle!
March 28th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Would like to see TSX boat tails in 250 & 270 grain 375 caliber bullets.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Would like to see loading data for 375 Weatherby using new TSX bullets.
March 30th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
A 140 or 160 grain TSX or MRX in 6.5 caliber. Lots of people are waiting for this bullets.
April 2nd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I would like to see a full range of .257 and 7mm TTSX bullets plus new .375 TTSX plus a 300gr and 350gr Round Nose Solid.
120gr .257 TTSX
150gr 7mm TTSX
160gr 7mm TTSX
270gr .375 TTSX
300gr .375 TTSX
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Another Cal hunter that needs lead free… 168+gr TSX BT for 308 Marlin Express. Need a mag tube safe bullet that will take advantage of the 308 power. The 150gr TSX FN is too light.
April 3rd, 2008 at 9:26 pm
We need a 110-115gr banded solid in .277 for loading into 6.8 SPC. the 120 is ok but it seem 110gr is the magic number for optimum accuracy and velocity in the AR platform.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Any plans for expanding your 6.5 mm offerings? With few manufacturers (only Ruger, as far as I know) selling new 7X57 rifles and the interest in long distance shooting with the newer 6.5/.284, more choices in .264 would be nice (e.g. 130 or 140 grain BT MRX or Tipped TSX). Here’s hoping!
April 5th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Would love to see Poly tip handgun bullets in 44,45, and 50 cals.Just like you have in the TMZ.
April 7th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I would like to see some-sort of Barnes product in the 270-300gr weight class for the 44 pistol and my 444 Marlin. Thanks.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I would love to see a better selection for da 325 short mag. like the tipped bullets in different weights like 150-180.gr.
April 9th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Due to legislation (here in CA) we need more non-lead options especially in .17 cal (.17 rem, .17 MK4(.17 fireball), etc) – especially some varmint grenade .17 bullets
Also since all rimfire rounds contain lead they are now illegal to hunt with in certain areas, so a line of .22 and .17 lead-free rimfire ammo would also be cool
In summary think you really need to delve into the sub-calibers and start a .17 line of products
April 10th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
120 GRAIN .277 TTSX/OR TSX!!!!
I ALSO AGREE WITH COMBINING THE TSX/TTSX/MRX BULLETS WITH THE XLC BLUE COATING!!
I USED TO BE A ‘HEAVY FOR CALIBER’ BULLET SHOOTER. WITH THE BARNES, YOU CAN GO VERY LIGHT PER CALIBER AND GET THE SAME OR BETTER RESULTS.
THE PERFECT BULLET TO POLISH OFF THE .277 LINE UP IS THE 120 WEIGHT IN TTSX OR MRX.
April 12th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
140 grain tipped TSX in .277 for the 270 Win.
I believe this bullet would sell very well for the .270 elk and moose crowd. The MRX line is simply too expensive and 130 grains in the tipped version is not quite heavy enough. 110 gr. is useless all around for the 270 in my opinion.
It is a fact that people would choose the 140 gr. tipped TSX just because it is pretty! Yup, that blue color is gorgeous and if you want to sell a whole pile of 140 gr. TSX, then put that pretty blue tip on them and watch them fly out the door. Again, I repeat, the MRX is pretty but too expensive!
Cor
April 14th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I think any of your 6.5mm pointed copper bullets heavier than 130gr would be sort of like torpedoes and might need 1-7 or faster twist barrels. I think you are on the right track with your light (110, 120, 130gr) bullets in 27, 7mm, and 30. A 100-107gr 6.5 with a plastic tip shot out of a .260 or 6.5-06 @3250 – 3400 fps mv would be somewhat better for deer (but not much) than the .25 100 gr. I like my 6.5’s for distant targets (140 gr BTHP) but I wish a zippy hunting bullet was avaialble for them.
April 16th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
There is a large number of 375 Weatherby rifles here in Alaska and Canada by rechambering or rebarreling and loading data for your new bullets would greatly appreciated. Secondly I would like to see 375 caliber bullets in 235, 250, and 270
grain boat tails TSX or MRX
April 20th, 2008 at 5:08 am
I would like to see Barnes produce some sabot type bullets to use in .375 and .458 rifles. It might allow people to use their big bore rifles on smaller game and allow them to become more famaliar with the rifles in preparation for trips where they would be used to purue dangerous game.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:00 am
The 85 gn. 243 TSX is fantastic, but we need a 65 gn TTSX that will keep up with the 65 gn Vmax ballistically. Fast, flatshooting, with penetration and expansion. The TSX is a great combination of these two performance factors along with a great BC. Barnes bullets is our future.
April 24th, 2008 at 9:27 am
With 120 TSX’s out of .260 Rem & 6.5×55 shooting completely through both front shoulders of mature elk at long ranges we need a 90 to 100gr.TSX flat base for deer. Shooters are finaly starting to see the great BC’s of 6.5 & their long range flat shooting. Plus because of their high sectional denisity they penatrate like much heavier bullets.6.5 shooters have been sorely ignored in the past. No need to beat yourself to death with some giant mag. when the 6.5’s will do the job.Also how about some 100 & 250 count boxes. Thanks for the best elk bullet I have ever used or seen used. Dom
April 27th, 2008 at 11:50 am
I’d like to see a .358 225gr tipped (TTSX) for use in 35 Whelen.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:52 am
I would like to submit a suggestion and a few comments. First the comments. I have various Barnes X Bullets for my 270, 300 WM, and 338 WM. All shoot like match bullets from another company. My hat is off to you all! Great slugs. Now if I can draw a tag to shoot Elk, Deer, and Moose life would be good.
Now for my suggestions. I have a saying.. “if it goes “bang” I like it.” In the spirit of that I would like to suggest to your Varmint Grenade line adding a 15 and 20 grain .172″ diameter. I would also like to see some single shot semi spire or spire point triple shock .458″ slugs for a 45-70. The reason is I own a single shot rifle and I need better Ballistic Coefficients… these ones with flat points are driving me to use hand cast lead slugs. I do not have time to cast anymore.. I am too busy being a gunsmith. Take care and happy shooting.
The crew at Custom Firearms of Moundhouse NV.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:40 am
its me again. talking with my fellow staff members and some really nice customers; we have come up with a small list of “please would you make?”
#1,high B.C. .458″ slugs for single shot (Browning 1885’s, Winchester 1885’s) in the 350 to 500 grain range.. we would apprieciate ANYTHING that gives us 100 more yards.
#2, various .308″ weights for our 30-30’s
#3, .321″Diameter 32 Win Special slugs in 150 to 170 grains.
#4, .172″ diameter slugs in 15, 20, 25 grains we 17 Remington, 17 Mach4, 17 Javalina, and the other 17 cal shooters would like the varmint granade and TSX lines to have these in them. we like saving the pelts on the Coyotes we shoot. you are our last hope for a 15 grain 17 for ground squirrels.
#5 this might be off the wall but a 147, 150 grain .308 spirepoint solid for PALMA shooting… would make a few Palma shooters in the area happy. no cannalure, please?
#6 please put out a 40 grain .224″ for pelt preservation. we have 223Rem, 22-250 Rem, and 222 Mag shooters that go after Coyotes.
thanks,
Fred “Haus” Hauseur
Custom Firearms
Moundhouse NV
May 1st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I would like to see Barnes produce banded solids in .358 either 250 or 300 grains for use in my Whelen.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:38 pm
250/270 gr 44 cal bullet for 444 marlin
May 1st, 2008 at 10:54 pm
My dad loves your bullets, his last two deer rifles have been a .280 AI and a 6mm Rem AI. The .280 with its 27 inch barrel was out performing his last 7mm Rem Mag, and your bullets made deer hunting too easy for him! So he went to the 6mm. Again, one shot, dead right there with an 85 grain TSX. His next will probably be a .257 Roberts AI, probably loaded with 100 grain TSX.
My summer projects include working up .30-06 loads with the large number of 165 grain xbullets that he handed down to me, and some loads using the 130 grain TSX in the same caliber. I suspect that for the deer or possibly predator shooting I am likely to do, the 130 at about 3100-3200 will be the cat’s meow.
I need to work up a load for my wife’s 6.5×55, probaly using some of the old 140 x bullets my dad has sitting around. They should be easy to make work in the long throat of her swedish mauser. I think we have some of the old 100 gr also, so I may try that.
I would love to see 85 to 105 grain triple shocks in .257 cal. My dad and I intend to make matching martini cadet rifles in .25-35 AI, and with the penetration of your bullets I don’t see why anything heavier would be needed. Anything lighter than 85 grains is not legal for big game in WA, or a 75 grain would be interesting for deer.
I wish someone, whether CorBon or Federal, or whoever, would make a factory “tactical” load in .30-06 with the 130 tsx.
THANK YOU for the 150 grain tsx for the .303 British! I may have to try the 123 grain for the 7.62×39 in my smles also…
I would also like to see a relatively light tipped triple shock/MRX for both .30 and .257 calibers. something like a 140 grain .30 and a 105 grain .257…
I would probably have to experiment if you made a .451 185-200grain copper semi wadcutter, whether it had a hollowpoint or not (up to 220 grain might be fun, but probably too long for a .45 acp. A 185 grain tungsten cored copper semi wadcutter or hollowpoint about the length of the 160 gr xpb would also be interesting. Relatively fast, with good penetration.
If you could make it as a tsx/banded solid, it should go even faster. Or your XLC coating could be revived.
You make the best bullets in the industry, but you know how we shooters are, we are NEVER satisfied!
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:26 am
For a long, long, long, LONG time now… I’ve been wanting a Barnes solid (or now, a banded solid, or maybe even just a TSX)… in a 300-grain offering of .338 caliber. I have a 1500-yard target rifle chambered for .338/378 Weatherby Magnum that does wonders with the Sierra 300-grain Match King and a LOT of H50BMG… but I KNOW you folks could make a bullet with a better ballistic coefficient.
I also have a .500 Linebaugh and would like you to make an XPB in a .512″ offering.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:01 am
I shoot mostly 25 cal. and under now due to loss of my right eye and having to learn to shoot left handed. I really would like to see an 85 or 90 grain TIPPED triple shock in the 243 cal and a 90 grain TIPPED triple shock in the 25 caliber.Keep up the good work and keep the most SUPERIOR hunting bullet in the world on our dealer shelves. Thanks Curt
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:03 pm
.358 Heavier bullets
I would sure like to have the availability of a .358 Barnes bullet in a weight heavier than 225 grains again. Sadly, I have used up the last of my 250 gr. X bullets.
Would you please manufacture a 250 gr. MRX? Or make it interesting, and create a 240 gr., or better yet a 260 gr.? If an MRX is not feasible, how about a tipped TSX? All said, I’d be happy given the opportunity to purchase a box of plain TSX’s in a heavier weight.
I believe you will actually consider your customers ideas/desires and I appreciate the opportunity to voice mine.
Thanks
May 4th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
A 100 gr. or maybe a 110 gr. 243 TSX
May 4th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I would like you to bring back the 100 grain .284 X bullet. I am down to my last 30 and have taken a wack of caribou with the bullet out of my 7mm Sendaro. This bullet shoots into .75 MOA at 3650fps and really takes out caribou to 300+ yards with an extremely flat trajectory allowing for surgical placement of shots.
If you want to modernize it in the TSX form that would be o.k. by m,e. Just bring it back!
May 4th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
I really like the old Original line and have a horde of 6mm 115 grainers, 250 grain 30’s and 250,275 and 300’s in .358. They work well on game and I like the added weight and RN designs in the bush.
They can core separate but if brought back with a simple mechanical lock like the Hornady Interlock the pure copper and lead design might just capture you the traditionalist market.
As is the 300 grain 358’s really turn my Norma into the ultimate bush gun for Moose. I am down to my last eighty seven! Make another run!
May 7th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Thanks for the .264 data.
A 100-107gr. 6.5 triple shock bullet is needed for deer and similar game!
May 10th, 2008 at 4:59 am
I have tc’s 300 whisper with a 15″barrel 1 in 10 twist. I have shot the 110 gr x bullet that was discontinued with great results. I am trying the TSX in 130 gr I would like to see the TSX in 110 gr it would be a better bullet then hornady 110 v max. thanks for your time have a great day.
May 10th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
would like to see a better selectoin for the 325. short mag. in bullets and there weight. in tipped and lower than 180gr. would be great the more options da better
May 12th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Can we please have a TSX 250g boat tail in .416 Rigby!
We have experimented with lighter bullets..(impala)
great success..but I want my Barnes!
May 12th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Have you considered manufacturing both solid match and hunting bullets for the 408 CheyTac??
May 17th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Would like to see some .25 cal grenades for varmint hunting. I have a 25-06 that I would like to work a load up for.
May 20th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Not really a product but Id like to see more load data worked up specifically for minimizing recoil without greatly reducing performance. In particular I’d love to know how a 270win tipped TSX would perform if paired with a propellant like IMR SR 4759 powder
May 21st, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Your bullets are the only ones I will consider to put into any of my guns,They are the best I have ever seen!!!!My .243 win is great for medium to long range deer hunting,But I would love to get the same results my friend gets on varmints with his .204 varmint grenades.I would like to use my .243 win for some ground hogs and for some coyotes,but with a varmint grenade bullet.I have tried my friend’s gun and have seen how devastating those VG’s are on ground hogs(and they cannot try to crawl back into their holes!).I would be absolutely and totaly happy if you could make some bullets in the .243 win load because I think that others have experienced the same as I have and would be a very popular thing!
My suggestions for bullets are:
.243 win with 80 grain Varmint Grenade(for the hogs)
.243 win with 100grain Varmint Grenade(fot the’yotes)
My suggestions for loaded ammunition are all of the same weights of bullets above in a:
winchester supreme base case&powder platform
or any other platform would be great!
This load would make me very impressed and continue to use your loads with great respect and appreciation and confirm to me that you truly do have the best bullets there is!!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:36 am
I am a California Single Shot Handgun Hunter, so I am presently working up loads for your 120 gr. TSX in my 6.5 Encore Pistol to meet the no-lead ban here in California.
I need bullets that will expand well down to about 1,600 fps. Bringing out a new 110 TTSX, your old 110 gr. Banded Solid Spitzer had a better B.C. (0.452) than the present TSX 120 BT or your 130 gr. TSX FB. Please give us a 110 TTSX BT with a high ballistic coefficient and the ability to expand well below 2,000 fps would really make me and a lot of other hunters happy.
With the 6.5s becoming more popular in long range and other forms of competitive shooting matches, the 6.5 ought to see more use in this country as hunting arms eventually. The 6.5s are always the last bullet size to get bullet up grades. Nosler is dragging their feet on a 6.5 E-Tip, as they did for several years with the AccuBond. Barnes needs to take advantage of this opportunity and lead the field in 6.5 bullet availability for American and foreign hunters through out the whole 6.5 bullet weight range from varmints to moose. Thanks for any assistance you can render in this matter, Karl.
May 24th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Please bring back the coated X-Bullets’ high Ballistic Coefficients.
June 1st, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Please bring back some heavy bullets for us hunters living in africa. Shooting distaces are less than 100 yards 80% of the time. How about a type of hybrid to avoid the lenght problem, then make some 280gr .338, 250gr .308, 180gr .277, 200gr 7mm, 350gr .375 etc etc. I think this will be great, our local hunters thrive on heavy bullets, due to lower velocity, more stopping power and less meat damage. The old Originals were great. PLEASE BARNES!!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I think ballistic coefficient ratings for bullets should not be such a high factor in bullet selection. I would guess that many shooters scan bullet specs looking for those with high B.C.’s. How high is high, how are they determined, how good can you hold at 350 yards or so when conditions are not so good? I have some experience in high demand shooting situations and have established my level of confidence of making a hit at 400 yards or less when hunting. The Barnes triple shock hunting bullets are intended for effective hunting results not tiny groups at 1000 yds. At 2700-3100 fps at the muzzle a pointy,reasonable weight for bore size will be just fine. Shooting through 3 feet of beast at somewhat less than 400 yards with a 18 – 24 inch hold over with a 200 yard zero sort of looks like success — I don’t remember looking at the published B.C.
June 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I have been using your bullets for almost twenty years with great success. How about a .224 in 70 to 80 grain. Thanks.
June 5th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I would love to see 2 things first load data for the 250 grain .451 dia. XPB in .45 Colt. I use an encore and and see no reason that this bullet couldnt be used in 45 colt rounds. second I would like to see you offer xpb bullets in more than 20 round boxes. especially for the 250 gr. 451 dia, that can be used in .45 colt, .454 casull and .460 S&W.
Thanks
Chris
June 6th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I joined yesterday and and put a request in answer to what bullet I would to see. Today I received a new catalog with a .224 70 grain Barnes. That was very fast and thanks. Tom
June 7th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I’d like to see a 65 grain TTSX for the 243 Win and 6mm Rem type rounds. The way the 85 grain TSX performs, there’s no need for anything heavier only lighter, faster, and flatter with the same TSX performance. Great Products! Thanks for listening.
June 7th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Please bring back the .30 cal. 165 and 180 gr. XBT! I would love to see some Original Barnes XBT’s brought back. Those were really great-performing long-range sheep hunting bullets. Happy Shooting!
June 12th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I feel there would be a market for a Tipped TSX in .458 caliber, about 370 grains weight. Grooves set so it can be loaded long and crimped for long throated chambers. Max BC to extend reach for plains game, deer and elk. Designed for .458 Lott, Win Mag and possibly bolt 45-70’s.
June 14th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I had my mod 70 .375H&H rebarreled and waiting for a new synthetic stock. Your 270 gr as a triple shock or MRX would make a great long range round for my new rifle. Please hurry.
June 19th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I would like a 90gr. TTSX in 6mm for my .243 winchester. It would be the best medicine for deer sized game.
June 20th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I want a light .257 caliber bullet with a BC of at least .40. A TTSX of 90 or 100 grains would be ideal.
June 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Would love to see some 240-270 grain slugs for my .444 Marlin. Very pleased with the 150’s for the 30-30. Excellent product! Keep up the good work!
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:37 am
40gr 204cal TTSX or TSX the 40gr noslers are performing well on goats in Australia and a barnes TTSX or TSX would be even better
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 am
I would like some banded solids in .224 cal. 90 grains weight or close to it. Something in the 1.25″ length or .52 BC range for long range shooting.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I am a believer in heavier bullets. I would prefer to shoot 250 to 275 grain TSX bullets in .358 calibre.
Regards,
Martin J. Lieberman (R)
July 9th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Would love to see a flat-shooting MRX for .375H&H. Thanks.
July 10th, 2008 at 10:36 am
How about a 200 gr .375 similar to your .30-30 configuration for fans of the .375 Winchester? Could also be used (probably loaded down) for short-range deer hunting out of the .375 Mags. That would certainly add to the versatility of the short-barreled.375 Ruger Alaskan for example. Thanks for the opportunity to express our opinions. Have used your bullets exclusively on game since you brought out the X bullet many years ago. You revolutionized the industry. Thank you, Bob.
July 14th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I love you new TTSX bullet line. How about producing it in the .375 caliber line? It would be a fantastic load that I’m sure would be just as accurate as your others. Thanks for asking us our opinions. That shows customer concern at the top of your list.
July 19th, 2008 at 11:08 am
I would like to see a 100gr. MRX in .264 or TSX
July 19th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Would love to see 140 & 150 grain Tipped TSX please for my .270 WSM for heavier game like elk/moose.
July 20th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Bring out a 85gr TTSX in 25 caliber. This would give new life to my 250-3000 and finally give the cartridge the capability it was originally intended.
July 24th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I would like to see a .416-caliber, 350-grain MRX and/or a boat-tailed TSX, for my .416 Remington Magnum. This would be the ideal bullet for both up-close encounters with dangerous game as well as for longer shots on plains game.
Thanks.
Russ
July 28th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I would like to see a muzzle loader bullet for .45 cal black powder rifles.
July 28th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
.257 MRX in weights between/inclusive of 87gr and 100gr. The MRX technology will help stabilize bullet in slower twist rifles (ie, 1-14″ in the older savage rifles chambered in 250 savage.
Thanks.
Alameda, CA.
July 29th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I would like to see your .308 caliber 165 grain xlc bullets back.
July 31st, 2008 at 9:59 am
I would like to see the MRX design used to produce a line of heavyweights (super high BCs for extreme range). I also want to be included in the many requests for the return of the XLC line and offer a coat of the blue stuff on the new designs.
August 2nd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I would really like you to produce a TSX in .338 with a 300gr. bullet weight. I love hunting Grizzly, and love your bullets. But sometimes these brutes just keep going when hit with a 250gr. bullet.
August 5th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I would like to see more choices in bullets weights with your .40/10MM MZ Expander for the .45 Cal. muzzleloader.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I would like to see the following bullets produced:
257 cal – 100 and 110 gr TTSX
8mm – 140 gr and 175 gr TTSX – these bullets should theoretically mirror the 130 gr and 165 gr TTSX in 308 cal, lending a new lease on life for many of the 8mm Mausers that our out in the field every year.
August 8th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I would like to see a .257 tipped tripple shock, mabye 100g.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I would like to see a Tipped TSX bullet produced in .375 weighing 250 grains
August 18th, 2008 at 5:01 am
A 150 grain TSX in .303 British would be good. Hundreds of thousands of rifles in this cal. are still used for hunting yet there are no Premium bullets available for it. I have a Westley Richards that was made in 1927 and still gives good service.
August 24th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I would like to see tipped 416 bullets in light to medium weight for elk and moose. Also the MRX tech could be used as heavy 416s, maybe 450s with flat noses like the 45/70 stuff. My buddy wont shoot x’s because they arent tipped in his 378 wby. Some different color tips in similar sized bullets would be nice, so ammo confusion doesn’t happen after its loaded in back packs and hauled all over. 270wby, 7mmwby etc. My wife and I have similar guns so she shoots a different brand to keep the ammo safe.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I would appreciate a 150/165 gr TSX or TSX tipped in a 8mm for deer size game, and a 220/230 gr tsx for big game.
August 31st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
A 115 grain TTSX bullet in .257 would be really nice for reloaders of .25-06, .257 Weatherby, 257 Roberts, 250-3000 Savage and the .25 WSSM.
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:30 am
I have a custom 45-70 on a siamese mauser action ( E.R. Shaw). The rifle is an amazing shooter. I would like Barnes to offer pointed bullets with higher B.C.s in 350 and 400 gr to improve the ballistics out to 350 – 400 yards. The market on single shot and bolt action 45-70s has greatly expanded but the B.C. improvement has not kept pace.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:35 am
According to the RWS reloading manual it was in the year of 1905 that a Berlin gun maker, by the name of Otto Bock, introduced the calibre that we usually refer to today as the 9.3mm Mauser. What he set out to do was create a power hunting cartridge that would easily fit into the most readily available bolt action rifle of the time; the Mauser 98. To people brought up on the imperial system of measurements 9.3 seems like an “odd ball” number but to a European that figure falls rather neatly between nine and nine-and-half millimetres.
It was the dimensions of the magazine of the standard Mauser 98 rifle that dictated the size of the cartridge he designed. It had a slightly rebated rim, straight walls, a small shoulder and a necessarily short neck. This was due to the fact that he loaded it with a long for calibre projectile weighing 286 grains or 19 grams in metric terms. According to John Taylor a bullet at the original load was 285 grain bullet at 2,175 feet per second generating around 3,000 foot pounds of energy. Modern powders have raised the factory loads to 2,300 fps and energy levels are around 3,500ftlbs. This meant that settlers in the German and Dutch colonies of Africa now had at their disposal a reasonably powerful cartridge in a well made but relatively inexpensive firearm. Since it was chambered in Mauser action rifles the word “Mauser” stuck. It became a standard by which many calibres were and still are judged. It is well to bear in mind that the original British load for the 375 H&H was a 300 grain bullet at 2,400 fps.
In most African countries today it is still the minimum calibre for hunting bid-game. In Europe it is preferred by many for knocking down wild boar and taking red deer, wapiti or “elk” (moose). If you care to look at your reloading manuals and compare the amount of powder burned and the amount of muzzle energy developed it remains one of the most efficient non-magnum medium bores ever invented.
Today lighter bullets, especially for non African hunting, have found favor with modern hunters. The 258 and 232 grain are very popular on the continent. If the cartridge has a “fault” it is that it is a little short on powder capacity. Long bullets take up room in the rather compact case. Since Barnes X bullets lose so little of their weight a TSX bullet in 9.3mm but weighing 225 grains would be superb for medium-small game and flatten the trajectory just a little too.
September 7th, 2008 at 8:47 am
With the new .327 Federal handgun cartridge, a 100 grain (or heavier) .312 XBP would be great.
Also, heavier 240-300 .429 bullets to go along with the lightweight 225 grain .429 caliber would be nice.
I think you would sell a lot more XBP bullets if you packaged them in boxes of 50 or even 100.
Like many others, I’d love to see the 168 grain .308 XLC bullets offered again, but maybe I can get the TSX bullet to shoot as well as the XLC in my .30-06.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:23 am
No more heavy-for-the caliber-bullets!
6.5mm users, we need a 95gr Tipped TSX and a 110gr MRX.
C`mon!
September 8th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Ditto Alvaro
September 9th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
We really need 17 hmr lead free bullets out here in the new socialist state of Kalifornia.
Couldn’t Barnes work with CCI and come up with new lead free ammo in that calibre????
September 9th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I’d like to see .257 MRX bullets in the 100 and 115gr size.
Thanks!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Id like to see a low cost target bullet from your guys to match each bullet weight for practice. Then we can switch to a hunting bullet in the same weight not needing to change our sights at all.
September 17th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
How about a 270 WSM in 140 and/or 150 grain
September 19th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
I would love to see you produce a “soft” tipped TSX & XPB bullet for use in lever action rifles with tubular magazines (such as the Hornady LeverEvolution bullet). Since you already manufacture hard tipped TSX bullets, I would think it would be an easy transition to install a soft tip? I would purchase & load bullets for the .45/70, .30/30, .44 Mag, & .357 Mag. This would almost double us lever gun shooters maximum range. Thanks for your consideration!
September 20th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hey Guys- Great products. Just need one addition. Some manner of .358 caliber bullet for my Remington 673 in 350 Remngtom magnum. Preferrably in 225 or 250grain weight in the much ballyhoed TSX bullet! Even a 250 grain banded solid would rock! Don’t forget about us .35 caliber afficianados! Thanks.
September 21st, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Is it possible to make a varmit grenade in the .284 I think that the devistatation caused by the fragmenting bullet would drop a white tail at 100 to 200 yards and do so much internal damage (moderatly) that will have no blow through just stop and drop.
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Dear People at Barnes,
I would like to thank you for continuing to provide bullets for levergunners.
If I could wish for a new bullet, it would be a 220gr.
Triple Shok for the .375 Winchester.
If I could wish for old ones, it would be the 165gr. X bullet, great in the 30WCF, and the 220gr. X bullet-probably the most potent pill ever for the .348WCF.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:56 pm
How about some loading data for your XPB bullets in .38 special (NOT +P) for use in non +P rated revolvers (a defensive load for snub nosed revolvers would be GREAT!); & .45 Colt loading data for actual use in Colt & Colt clone revolvers (you currently only list data for the stronger Ruger & TC guns).
It would also be nice if you included stick-on reloading data labels in each box of your bullets!
Thank you!
September 26th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I would like to see a .27 cal. TSX or TTSX in 90-95 grain weight designed for the 6.8 SPC. This lighter weight, shorter length (to fit in AR mags.) would be ideal in this round to attain higher velocity in short barreled AR15’s. The 6.8 SPC is taking off and I think this would become a very popular hunting bullet. I’d also like to see them available in 100/box.
September 28th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
What the world needs is an awesome barnes TSX or TTSX in the 90-95gr range for the .277 caliber. These bullets could then be loaded for the 6.8 making a great caliber truly awesome. I think you wouldn’t be able to keep them in stock!
October 3rd, 2008 at 7:55 am
like the others have said, 90-95g TTSX for use in 6.8 SPC guns
that would be awesome and they would sell like hotcakes on a cold winter morning
October 4th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I’d like to see a 100 grain 243 Cal. in TSX, TTSX or MRX. Anything just make it 100 grains.
October 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
There have been few recommendations for the development of .264” caliber MRX and/or Tipped TSX 120gr and 130gr bullets. Not only do I second that proposal, but I back my recommendation on the increasing number of hunters using 6.5 x 55mm Swede, 260 Remington, and 6.5 Grendel.
October 11th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
I wish you would bring back the XLC line. After looking at your Reloading Manuel #4 and comparing it to the #3 that has XLCs it appears the TSX bullets do not do the same thing as the XLC bullets. Velocities are some 200 fps slower with the TSX. I know different lots of powder can make some difference, but 200 fps! Having contacted you before on this issue your techs said the XLC loads were safe and the speed with the TSX’s was correct. So it seems the XLC was a better way to go. It basically turned my 30-06 into a 300 Win. Mag. with less powder.
October 11th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I think I’d like to see your banded solids available in all cal and wts for target practice. That way no matter what wt. one shoots they can switch to the hunting bullet when need be. I am privy to the 30-06.
I also invision a round nose all copper for grassy areas. That opens up as any barns does.
I also would like to see them open 100fps lower velosity then they do. Working on loads currently and love your bullets.
Just a note why I love them. I eat my deer. I serve deer sometimes to children. And Once I learned how much lead was being deposited in the meat…well that was the end of lead bullets for me. It is not much a concern for adults. But it can cause serious problem in children. It is also killing ducks and geese by the thousands.
My only worry now is that the bullets are getting more expensive then ammo out there. Some may say the heck with learning to load and simply by whats cheapest.
One last suggestion if I may. Make your bullets available in boxes of 100 and 500 as well as the 50s I keep buying.
October 17th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Would be nice to have a lightweight .25 cal TTSX in 80 or 87 grains for my .250-3000 and 25 WSSM.
October 26th, 2008 at 11:18 am
I see we are getting a 120gr TTSX in 6.5mm, which I’ve been waiting for. Thank you! Now can we get a 6.5mm TTSX in a lighter weight (light-for-caliber, remember?), and a .224 TTSX?
October 29th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Phil Dascenzi says it well!!! Product development should be minimal for adding Tipped TSX lever action caliber bullets to the product line. Maybe .30-30, .35 Rem, 45-70,.444Marlin, .450Marlin A worst case sceanario would be a change in the polymer tip, safety testing and a check to Hornaday for licensing. This would open up a whole new market segment for existing lever action rifle owners that reload and want XLR ballistics. My hunble $ 0.02 worth
November 2nd, 2008 at 10:57 am
More levergun bullets, especially in 375 cal. Also a heavier .458 levergun bullet, say in the 350 to 400gr range for say, Brown Bear protection.
November 4th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Bring back the .375 XLC, or offer 0.375 Tipped TSX , MRX! There is not enough choice in 375!
November 9th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Well, I have used up all my .348 X Bullets and am waiting for you guys to run another batch or 2. Think you could do it soon?
November 12th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I hoped to purchase a rifled copper slug for a smooth barrel 12 gauge shotgun, but there was none available on the market. Please make and sell such a bullet for next year’s deer season in MN.
November 13th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Another fan of the .25 caliber here. And, as mentioned earlier by others like myself, I would like to see some .257″ 100grs/115grs MRX bullets available. Hurry X-mas is around the corner.
November 14th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Every caliber from 17 through 30 we need them in MPG and Varmint Grenades. The hunters in California are waiting on Barnes or whoever to make a full line of lead free bullets. We can’t use some of the rifles we own or buy the rifles we want because there are no legal bullets to shoot in the rifles. TSX’s are a great bullet for big game but way more bullets are shot every year at squirrels, coyotes, etc than at big game. There is a huge market for 6.5 and 6.8 bullets right now and we are waiting for the supply.
November 15th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Mrx to go around .500 BC in .323 for us long ràngers. Personally shoot a full accurized .325WSM and would love tosee some more selection. Cureently shooting elk with 200gr tsx’s at around 2965fps with outstanding results. God bless and thank you.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Any chance of rolling the price of your bullets back somewhat now that the price of copper has gone down?
I don’t shoot that many of your bullets because they only let me shoot one deer a year — I load 25 of your solid copper bullets and 25 of the conventional lead core bullets in the same box provided they both shoot at or close to the same spot. A box of 50 of your bullets could sure kill lots of deer.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I am a bullet fanatic. I have shot and tested your various designs over the years, along with most other manufacturers bullets in almost every caliber from .224 up through .358. I have always been thrilled with the X bullets performance. Penetration is phenomenal in all cases, but one improvement that I think would benefit performance is extending the cavity in the nose of the bullet a little deeper in heavy-weight small caliber bullets. The two specific bullets I have noticed this with are the .224 70gr TTSX and the .257 115gr X bullet (I haven’t tried the TTSX in this weight yet). In both of these weight/caliber combinations I wasn’t satisfied with the resulting frontal area after mushrooming. In general these bullets will be used on light to medium large game where increasing the expanded frontal area would benefit in increased tissue damage. Often times these bullets will penetrate through deer-sized game from end to end. You end up with a more narrow wound channel for a long distance. But by increasing the mushroom size, you could change the wound channel characteristics slightly and have a wider, but only slightly shorter wound channel. I am a big fan of my .25-06 and would love to see some 100 and 115gr TTSX bullets. Thanks for an excellent product, and I look forward to seeing more new, great products in the future.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
PLEASE bring out a .348″ TSX. I don’t even care what weight (220 gr. would be nice). Now that the .348″ X bullet has been withdrawn we have to park our model 71’s here in condor country.
Please help.
November 28th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Please consider making an 80-90 grain .224 tipped tsx and 130 grain .264 tipped tsx. Thanks.
November 29th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I would like to see a replacement for the flat base 6mm 75gr X bullet. These work great in my custom .243 for deer, but I am beginning to run low. The 80gr triple shock sounds great, but a flat base option would be very much appreciated.
December 4th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
There’s only so much One can say to/for/about the Folks that have the best line of bullets in the world, but here’s a few (some probably far-fetched) ideas, that I’d like to see. 1st, I agree with everyone else wanting boxes of 100, instead of 50, although that may make Barnes Bullets harder to obtain by those who don’t want to spend $60-$70+ on a box, so I’d like to see BOTH quantities available.
2nd, I’d like to see Varmint Grenades in .277″ for .270 Win. and it’s variants. RUH-ROH!!!
3rd, Barnes should be the first to come out with a line of “heavy” bullets in the MRX line-up for popular rifle calibers. For instance, like 125gr. or 130gr. in .257″ (never done before). That’d open new avenues for the already-hard-to-beat .25-06 and other popular and abundant .25 caliber rifles.
Barnes, Baby, Barnes.
SomeBody Had To Do It…
December 7th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I’d like to see the line of Barnes .35 caliper lead free rifle bullets developed further, to include an offering of 250 and 275/280 grain bullets.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:31 am
A TTSX in 6.5mm at 130 – 135 gr. Good sectional density, good ballistic coefficient, easy opening, good weight retention makes my 6.5×55 a happy camper
December 9th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I have been working with the .204 VG 26gr. in my Savage Md.25. This is a good bullet but my gun likes a 40gr. bullet better than the 26gr. I have worked up several loads with all the bullets available in .204 and found that a 40gr. at 4100 FPS seems to give the best accuracy. I would like to have a Barnes 40gr. bullet to work with. Maybe even a 36gr. would work. It doesn’t have to be a V-G, but a BT seems to fly better from my gun.
Loren
December 11th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Just wanted to say thanks for answering our request for a 100gr .25 TTSX. I’m looking forward to load development and hunts with these in my 25-06.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I also would like to see the .284 Barnes 100 gr x bullet brought back as I load for my young son and this bullet does a great job on whitetail with very little recoil.
December 14th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Where can I get .277 180gr barnes originals? There is no replacement for this bullet on the market, and that is a real shame
December 17th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
i had some 358 cal. bullets,all gone,300 grain barnes org. more please even some solids 358 dia. i only hunt moose and brown bear. g,ash alaska.
December 21st, 2008 at 3:52 pm
As others have stated, I would like to see a 95-105 grain TSX for hunting if you can make it work with a standard magazine .243 1 in 10″ twist. A good selection of .243 bullets seems to be missing.
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I have been using the 120gr”X” for elk here in Colorado ever since it came out, now the TSX. Have never recovered a bullet. At a lazered 197yds. my wifes 6.5×308(aka 260 Rem)wildcat completly penatrated both fron shoulders on a bull.I have absolutely proved over the years that the .260Rem. or 6.5×55 with the TSX bullet will cleanly take elk,& one shot kills have been the norm with the exception of a couple finishing shots.Last year my wife droped her elk at a lazered 343yds.The bullet entered just behind the right shoulder & exited thru thr left shoulder blade.Travel was about 15 to 20 yards.You don’t need a brain numbing mag.to take elk, just a good bullet.What is needed for 6.5 shooters is a 95 to 100gr TSX for deer size game. Every one seems to ignor 6.5. Why.This cal. penatrates.
January 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
A 200gr TSX or TTSX in 9.3 cal. would be great. It would make the 9.3×62 more versitile by providing somewhat flatter trajectory for deer and elk in open country. Thanks.
January 16th, 2009 at 11:56 am
A .25 cal. Varmint Grenade. Short enough to work in a 1-14″ twist in the 250 savage, yet still give good accuracy in the 25-06. Thanks.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:52 am
I would like to see a .277 TTSX in the range of 90-100 grains and designed for the 6.8 SPC. A lighter, shorter bullet (compared to the .277 110gr TTSX) that would easily fit a range of AR magazines would, in my opinion, be a tremendously popular product with 6.8 hunters.
January 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
25 bullet boxes of tipped and regular triple shock bullets and these boxes would have individual plastic dividers for each projectile.
This would facilitate periodic inventories and performance record keeping.
A 100 – 110 grain 6.5 triple shock bullet.
January 29th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I would like to see a 35 cal 250 or 280 gr TTSX boat tail for the 358 STA.
January 29th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I second the request for a 95 or 100 grain .277 TTSX for the 6.8SPC. Also a Varmint Grenade in the same cal. and of about 90-95 grs. would make a great varmint/predator load. Available in bulk boxes of 100-250. Thanks!
January 31st, 2009 at 5:23 am
In .264 i would like to see a light TTSX-Bullet in 100/110 gr. Thanks!
February 7th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I am just beginning to use the 180 gr. TSX in my 8MM Mauser. I would like to use a lighter bullet in the 150 – 165 gr. range in the MRX or TSX. Please consider this request for a future product. Thanks.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Team up with Savage Arms, re-introduce the Model 99 using the 300 savage necked down to 7mm.
Flat base as an option for all bullets.
All in all, just keep doing what you are doing, no complaints on any product of yours that I have used, .257 .264 .270 .284 .308 the x bullet was an incredable bullet and the xxx what can I say, even better!
Thanks Barnes
February 20th, 2009 at 7:41 am
I would like to see an MRX type bullet in .224 specifically for the AR/M16 platform. It would be nice to have a heavier bullet available that will expand well.
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Great product! I would like to see a 100 gr. .243 Win either in the TSX or MRX. The 85 gr. 243 has great knockdown power but a 95-100 gr. bullet would give alot more hunters better performance on Mule deer and sheep.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Another vote for a 100 grain or so TSX in 243.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
but would a 100 gr. 243 TSX look like some type of mini torpedo requiring a faster twist than 1-9?
March 1st, 2009 at 7:49 pm
We need varmint grenades and/or MPG in .257 and 6.5mm(for all the grendel shooters)out here in good ole’ Kalifornia.
March 1st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Just wondering when you are going to make some 25 cal varmint type bullets for those of us in
CA who have to use non lead bullets to supposedley help save the condor. A 25 cal in the 60-80 grain range would be great.
March 1st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Some 6.5 varmint type bullets would also be appreciated.
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Hey guys, love your products in .30 cal. will you ever make a .224 cal bullet in TTSX?
March 7th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I just did a search of the “Suggestions” blog using “17″. Looks like a lot of people would like to see a Barnes option in 17. For me, a 25 or 30 grain TSX would be the best. We already have a couple good suppliers of lead core varmint type bulllets, but no one makes anything that will hang together on impact. Good job so far on the .20’s – just keep downsizing. For the most part, the .17 market is wide open to Barnes. Thanks for rest of the product line.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
How about a TTSX in .375 cal. I hunt both Alaska and Africa, and would LOVE a longer range bullet for my favorite >375 H&H.
Thanks!
March 10th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
.32-40 wcf 165g
March 10th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
With the advancements in todays muzzleloading rifles and projectiles alike, a muzzleloader is now a serious contender in the long range hunting scene. However, some states require the use of non-sabot projectiles. I would love to see and would assureadly use an unsaboted TSX/TTSX like projectile from Barnes. Something of a hollow base design no doubt…
March 11th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Comment regarding a non-saboted Barnes muzzleloader bullet. Check out Thor Bullets: http://www.thorbullets.com.
March 11th, 2009 at 8:07 am
375 caliber TTSX is coming soon – probably in a lighter weight, we’re not sure exactly what yet. Maybe a 235 – 250 grain? FYI…I’m VERY excited about a heavy-for-caliber 375 TSX that could be available as early as this summer. Stay tuned. -JSB
March 11th, 2009 at 8:12 am
224 caliber TTSX – nothing on the drawing board. In order to make a real good hunting weight, the bullet would be pretty long and tough to stablize in standard twist rifles. But hey, we’ve got a darn good selection of 224 caliber TSX’s! A 224 caliber MRX doesn’t appear likely to happen anytime soon as there are not many willing to pay the money for a small caliber tungsten core bullet, ya know? Still, I’m not ruling it out for down the road at some point. -JSB
March 11th, 2009 at 8:20 am
17 caliber bullets – have you guys ever heard me talk about the nightmares my sister and I still have of stuffing little tiny 17 caliber cores into jackets when I was very young? A pile of 10,000 of those things looked a lot easier than they proved to be. Thank heavens for automation or I’d vote a strong “NO!”
No set date yet, but we’re looking at what we can do there for TSXs and VGs.
-Jessica “I missed supper because my pile of .17’s wasn’t completed” Brooks
March 11th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Ms. Brooks,
Bring on the .375″ TTXS’! I am looking forward to trying the 250 to 275 grain versions in my hunting weight 378 but would dearly love to see a 325 or 350 grain for a long range rig that could outperform the current crop of long range 338’s.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I have winchester 94 in.32-40 wcf made 1897 so a bullets for these old guns a tsx in 165 grain.
.17hmr with the VG a 17 grain.
AJ
March 12th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
.243 TSX or MRX 100 gr would be sweet! The 85’s are good but I want something heavier.
March 13th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I’d love to see some M1.30 lead bullets .308 diameter in 100 grain and 110 grain round nose for shooting.
March 15th, 2009 at 7:26 am
150gr. MRX for the 8mm Mag. A 200-220gr .375 bullet for the .375 JDJ.
March 15th, 2009 at 8:43 am
A greater 6.5mm selection in the following please:
MRX .264″ 120 – 130 GR BND SPIT BT
Varmint Grenades .264″ 90 – 120 GR BND SPIT BT
Multi-Purpose Green™ Bullets .264″ 110 -130 GR
Banded Solid .264″ 123 & 129GR BND SPIT BT
March 18th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Would like to know if Barnes is considering .17 cal 25grn bullets. I believe there is a large market for these bullets.
Thanks,
March 19th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Re: 17 caliber bullets, no definitive plans yet but we will be looking at a Varmint Grenade before too much longer. We’ll keep you all posted. There are many asking for 17 caliber VG’s. -JSB
April 9th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
375 winchester all copper load please!!!
April 12th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I strongly agree with Paul in his March 12th posting. A 100gr. TXS in 6mm/243 would be a welcome addition to an excellent bullet line.
April 21st, 2009 at 12:46 am
Your TSX bullets made a believer out of me this year,
6.8SPC and 85gr TSX at 3200fps is bad news for boar and deer.
I would like to see
6mm-95-100gr TSX or TTSX
6.5mm-100gr TSX or TTSX
May 1st, 2009 at 8:19 am
How about a flatnose tsx for us .32 Winchester Special shooters.
May 10th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
A very light for caliber 9.3 mm for deer, like the Euro bullets,less than 200 grains.
May 27th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I would like to see a relaod manual for a lot of different calibers and powders. I have to search for load info for your TSX bullets. Also I could use some heavier 6mm Rem. bullets for uuse in the CA condor range!!! I am searching for 25-06 loads for a powder I have as I write this! Thanx!!!
May 28th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Would it be possible to put plastic points and boat tails on varmint grenade bullets?
The existing 62 gr. .243 V.G. bullets might do better past 300 yds — they shoot almost into the same hole from a 1-8 twist .243 Win @ 100 yds.
May 29th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I’d like to see a 100gr. TSX in 243 cal. The largest TSX available in this caliber is only 85gr and I feel it’s just a tad small for Whitetails.
June 20th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
A 400 grain .458 TTSX
June 21st, 2009 at 6:30 am
Replace the hard tips in your tipped X bullets with soft tips for lever action applications!
June 28th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
I have seen a lot of posts asking for some .375 caliber bullets that are a bit more aerodynamic. Is there a reason that there is not a boat tail TTSX/TSX produced for the .375? I think this would be an awesome long range round if bullet selection was more developed
July 6th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Glad to see some “bbullets” responses to our requests. Still looking for those heavier bullets for .358cal. My 250Xs are about gone. 225 grs is just not enough for the bigger things in Africa. Please give us a 250 TSX BT and 275 TSXs and Solids. I’m sure my 35 Whelen Imp would prefer them to A-square 275s and Swife A-frames 280s.
I also look forward to the new .375cal offerings as well.
Thanks.
July 8th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I would like to see a 110 grain .264 TSX and/or tipped TSX. I think this would be great for my 6.5 grendel.
July 9th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Would love to see some Tungsten cored, .308 in 220 and 250 gn. Barring that how about bringing back the 250 gn original?
July 9th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Given the high price of shipping and estimated shipping calculator would be nice. Many are reluctant to give out all necessary ordering information only to find shipping prohibitive.
Thanks
Chuck S
July 10th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Now that Savage Arms is reintroducing the rifle calibers that made them in the first place, hopefully you can supply some loading data for TSX bullets. I am talking about 250 and 300 savage. Wonderful rounds that were way ahead of the curve at their intoduction nearly a century ago.
The new rifle offerings are bolt action, and I have my American Classic on order in 250 caliber. It would be nice to load this, along with my inherited 250 & 300 model 99s, with Barnes TSX & or MRX bullets.
Hope to see these in the loading updates. I imagine I am not alone.
Thanks, John
July 13th, 2009 at 11:17 am
250 Savage & 300 Savage load data is on the drawing board. Haven’t got a date for them to be shot yet, but we’re working on reloading manual #5. No release data has been set for #5, but I’d say we’re looking at 2011. A heavy 30 caliber bullet is an excellent possibility for 2011. I’m with you, that 250 grain Original was a fantastic bullet! Look for a light 6.5 caliber TTSX in 2010. Again, it’s too early to give release date for that one. 375 Caliber light TTSX is also looking good for 2011. -JSB
July 28th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
270gr and 300gr Tipped TSX in .375 dia.
August 1st, 2009 at 3:20 pm
6.5 mm 100-110 TTSX (.260 & 6.5-06)
.375 250-260 TTSX (.375 H&H, .375-.338)
.224 52 TTSX (.22-250)
.243 62 V.G.’s w BT’s and Points (.243)
.172 17 gr V.G (real fast)
August 18th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
After using the 130gr. TTSX in .308 Win., .30-06, .300 WSM, and .300 Weatherby, I’ve fallen for light-for-caliber bullets at higher velocities and the results they produce on game. However, the 130gr TTSX is a little short in the shank and could use a boost in B.C. for those who may be using the light bullets out to distance on larger deer and similar sized game. I would figure a 140gr. TTSX would be in order in .308″
Also, whats with adding a lead core to the Barnes Buster bullet. Keeping the cost down from using the Silvex core? I’ll no doubt give them a whirl anyway, but just curious.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Would like to see TTSX 375 in 235 & 270 gr.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
Indiana now allows a center-fire rifle deer season.
The case of the cartridge is what determines what is legal. The requirements are that the case be no longer than 1.620 or no shorter than 1.180. The caliber must be .357 or larger. This makes a fine cartridge when you use a WSSM case to base your round on. Several of us now have a rifle in hand with this design. It is a wildcat at the moment but that is not my concern. What is is the lack of good 35 caliber bullets. At the moment your 35 cal TSX in 200 – 225 are the only choice for big game that are suitable. I would like to see a 180 gr in the TSX and a 180 and 200 in the MRX in 35 cal. I think the market in Indiana when this cartridge becomes popular will justify the need.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 am
In Finland we have to use a bullet at 139 grains and energy 1990 ft/lbs (2700 joule) or 160 grains and energy 1475 ft/lbs (2000joule) for moose and bear.
We need 140gr TSX bullets in .264 caliber or back 140gr XLC bullets(140gr XLC is best bullets what i have used never my 264 Wm rifle for moose).
September 4th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I would like to see a 100 gr. 243 TSX
September 8th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Bring back the 210 or make a 200 .375 but make it a TTSX .
There are alot of guys that have the .375 that like to use them on deer.
September 16th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
A 90-95gr TSX for the 6.8 would be nice.
Also , 125-135GR .323 .
September 27th, 2009 at 11:32 am
need a ttsx in 300 gr .375 H&H
September 29th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I would like to see some more 6.5 bullets say 140 gr. TTSX,140 gr. MRX, just loved the 140gr XLC.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Would also like a 105 gr. TTSX for the .243/6mm’s be an awesome deer/antelope bullets for women and kids.
October 4th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Id be thrilled to see more .510 caliber options, for those of us .50 Alaskan/.50-110 fans, who already have very limited bullet availability as it is?
How about a .510 caliber TSX Flatnose, and Spitzer,
somewheres in the 300gr-450gr range?
October 6th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I noticed that you finally are making the 323 cal ttsx. I sure would like to buy a box. The tsx bullet did a great job on my elk 2007 305 lazer range. The elk went 10 yards the piled up, chest area through and through. thx for superbe bullet.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
A lighter weight (200 gr or so) 9.3mm TSX would be nice for deer sized game. Even better would be a TTSX BT.
The current 250 gr TSX performs perfectly on moose
Keep up the great work!
October 9th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Your 120 TTSX bullets perform great in my 260 remington
I would like an MRX bullet in 6.5 mm for the 260 remington. I think a 140 grain MRX bullet would be ideal.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:05 am
A .243 105 grain Plus hunting bullet. I dearly miss the 115 grain original in .243 cal. It was my favorite.
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 am
Bullets I would like to see.
100 grain .243 TSX BT
140 grain .264 TSX BT
250 grain .358 TSX
600 grain .505 Gibbs TSX and Banded Solid
The Gibbs case is far to big to be shooting 525 gr bullets. You used to make a 600 gr Super Solid.
October 29th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
You jumped right over .358 in banded solids. I believe there is a market for a 250 gr. 35 caliber solid. I would also like to see a 200 gr. .358 TTSX if it is not too long for my 350 Rem mag? Thanks
October 29th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERINGS IN 32 AND 40 GRAIN TTSX FOR 204 RUGER
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 am
For the 45-70 lever guns:
A 200 to 250 grain solid bullet, semi pointed/flat nosed with deep concave base and a canelure. Something like a miniball in design. The skirt might expand when fired. Max velocity out of a lever gun would be 2,250 to 2300 fps. If the canelure was a shallow channel it would also serve to limit metal fouling. Increased velocity and case capacity coupled with deep bone crunching penetration and less felt recoil are the pluses in my opinion.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
TTSXs in a light and middle weight for the 375s- how about a 210 TTSX FB and 250 with a TTSX BT? A 210~215 TSX for the 9.3s would be great.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Dear People at Barnes Bullets
Please bring out a range bullets for extreme long range hunting.
6.5 thru to 375 cal.
With the highest possible BC, a medium to heavy bullet weight per caliber.
Example say 230 gn 30 cal, or a 275 gn 338 cal.
Designed for standard twist rates per caliber.
DON’T design the ogive around magazine lengths!!!
Make the ogive as long as possible.
Do something different, put a ten thou rebate at the start of the boat tail for the gas seal, then taper a very long boat tail to a rounded point.
Get rid of the BC sucking drive bands.
Put a plastic tip on them, make the hollow cavity much deeper and wider than your standard bullet.
Design them to suit the single shot rifles for “1000″
yard and beyond hunting.
As your aware by now, long range hunting isn’t going away.
Barnes bullets have established a deadly rep as a close to medium range hunting bullet.
Now take on the long range market, and do it with style.
Yours sincerely
Craig Boswell.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:01 am
6.5 shooters really miss the big game capabilities of the 140XLC. A 140MRX would be the perfect addition to the line. The 130TSX-FB does not fill the void, and its FB turns-off shooters looking for high BCs. I second the earlier suggestion for a 6.5 in the 100TSX range, for Grendels and small game. The 120TTSX is the gold standard for a medium game hunting bullet – Thank You!
November 15th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I have said it before and will keep on saying it. MORE BULLETS FOR LEVERGUNS. Specifically the 375 Win.
PLEASE!!!!!!
Something 200gr or up….. My 94BB is dying to hunt piggies in CA. Even if you could run a limited run for test.