Monos and the 243.

[Ringbill27]

Good morning all,

Has anyone in here used both the barnes 85tsx and the 80ttsx with a 243 or similar 6mm cartridge on game?

Was there a big difference is performance between two.

My shoots are less than 100yds so no real need for long range.

 

[MO-CHSPKE]

A few years ago my (at the time) 11 year old daughter dropped a buck with an 80 TTSX from a .243 with one shot at 225yds. Worked flawlessly.


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[SloppyJ]

The 80s have a cult following with 243 owners. I have a decent enough load with them out of my 6 creed just for S and Gs that I'm going to test.

With a cartridge like that, low recoil and very good shootability, I see no reason not to use a cup and core. Put it where you want it and watch deer drop.

I dont plan on using the TTSXs for more than one deer. I wouldnt be upset if I was forced to use them though. I just think you have better options out there for stopping power. I'd much rather prefer some meat damage over having an animal not fall down within sight.

 

[Jfjfrye]

The 80s are the way to go if you go TTSX. I’ve had good performance with them on blacktail and bears with my .243. A mid to mid/high shoulder shot drops them in their tracks.

 

[Jstumbaugh]

I used the Hornady CX 80gr in my 243. Shoots amazing and has worked well so far.

 

[S-3 ranch]

I like them in 243 , good terminal performance but don’t really reload
In Texas I don’t have to use a mono , so federal blue 100gr is our best option or Norma whitetail

 

[Nessie85]

80 ttsx and the .243 Win. out of a 18" barrel have taken several Blacktail bucks with no issues. All shots within 200 yards so far.

 

[Ringbill27]

80 ttsx and the .243 Win. out of a 18" barrel have taken several Blacktail bucks with no issues. All shots within 200 yards so far.

What kind of velocities are you seeing with that load?

 

[Nessie85]

What kind of velocities are you seeing with that load?

3018 at 50 deg F, 83% RH, and 1100' elevation. That should keep it to above 1900 fps out to 400 yds which is further than I'll let my kids shoot at this time.

 

[mlevimadden]

I never used the 85's, but my wife hunted with the 80 TTSX's out of a 243 Win for several years and took a handful of deer and pronghorn. I think the longest shot was only around 240 yds, and it worked well on everything she shot with it.

 

[doc holiday13]

85g TSX at 3000 is like magic

 

[Deere_Man]

I have used the 85gr TSX and it worked great. I couldn’t imagine the 80gr TTSX working any better. Maybe at lower velocity the tip helps push the bullet to expand more reliably. My shots were 2500-2700 mostly.