Barnes 160 LRX in 7PRC

[philcox]

Anyone get their hands on these yet? I heard there was a load data sheet on Barnes site, but I couldn’t find it. I’d be curious as to what people are seeing if they’re starting to use it yet.


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[LightFoot]

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[A382DWDZQ]

You could contact their customer service and see if they have anything, but I did not see it on the site either.
From QuickLoad, it looks like N560 would be pretty good.
I think the Hornady 160CX load data would also be a good start, but I did not look at how the bullet profiles stack up to each other, so start low.
I bet that Ramshot Grand would be fast, Hodgdon has load data for a 162gr with that, again different bullet on that, so start low.
If you're sitting on a stash of RL26, that would also probably be good.

 

[philcox]

You could contact their customer service and see if they have anything, but I did not see it on the site either.
From QuickLoad, it looks like N560 would be pretty good.
I think the Hornady 160CX load data would also be a good start, but I did not look at how the bullet profiles stack up to each other, so start low.
I bet that Ramshot Grand would be fast, Hodgdon has load data for a 162gr with that, again different bullet on that, so start low.
If you're sitting on a stash of RL26, that would also probably be good.

I called too late Friday. Will try monday. As an aside, if I was sitting on a stash of RL26, I'd sell it for $5000/lb ... isn't that what unicorn farts go for? (Haven't seen the stuff for a couple years)

 

[philcox]

Well I called Barnes ... there is no published load data at this point (wonder why the dude on the JVB podcast said there was), and if I want the loaded ammo, Barnes the only site right now. Other will have it soon.

There you have it ...

 

[LightFoot]

Check ammoseek.com

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[DEW0341]

Load Data - Barnes Bullets

Find reloading guidelines and data for your Barnes Bullets products.

www.barnesbullets.com

^^ load data, 160LRX is there


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[philcox]

Load Data - Barnes Bullets

Find reloading guidelines and data for your Barnes Bullets products.

www.barnesbullets.com

^^ load data, 160LRX is there


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Thanks. Was not there the other day. Wish they had spec’d some Vitavori powders. I am gonna try StaBALL HD.


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[A382DWDZQ]

Load Data - Barnes Bullets

Find reloading guidelines and data for your Barnes Bullets products.

www.barnesbullets.com

^^ load data, 160LRX is there


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Too bad they don’t have Grand on there. It looks like it’s about 100fps faster than HD.

 

[DEW0341]

Thanks. Was not there the other day. Wish they had spec’d some Vitavori powders. I am gonna try StaBALL HD.


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I think VV had data on a 160cx or 162 ELDx might just have to play. I’m in same boat for 165TGK no data anywhere just gonna use Hornady book on 162-166grain projectiles


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[jpk724]

It’s since been published by Barnes. How’s your development going?

 

[AkMtnRunner]

This may be of interest.

I’ve been planning a 6.5 PRC project for some time, but this bullet will probably have me move to the 7. A reduced load and/or with shorter barrel with this 160 can still carry velocity better than the 127 from the 6.5 PRC.

 

[Highvoltage1]

Bumping this back up. Anyone use the 160 yet? Reloading it in various cartridges? On game performance? Bc on this one has me wanting to you with something 7mm as a do it all.

 

[jeshoffstall]

The Barnes factory LRX load shoots so well in my rifle that I have not even jumped into load development. I am getting legitimate sub-half MOA groups at 2,970 fps out of a 22" Proof Research barrel. I have seen posts where others are having success with H1000 and this bullet.

 

[Highvoltage1]

That’s great! Barnes shoot well in my 300 as well.

 

[Experienced Novice]

I ended up with a load for a 7 PRC. .100 off the lands for a COAL of 3.450 using 68.0 of H1000 and weatherby brass. Average velocity of 2978 and SD of 11.9. Shoots fairly well, no measured groups, but i can stay on an 8 inch steel plate out to 634yd. Weatherby 307 with a 22 inch barrel. At the time weatherby and nosler were the best brass choices, the weatherby just did better, nosler had a heavy bolt lift earlier. I'm not sure if that's my lack of reloading skills or if it's a true thing.

 

[philcox]

Just got done shooting my "10 round" zero group. Setup is a Tikka action, C6 20" Barrel 1:8. Factory 160 LRX load. 2929 fps, 19.8 SD, 1.47 moa group, .50 MR.

I am likely not going to hand load these, since they seem to work well enough for me.