Barnes .451 275 gr XPB and .458 300 gr TSX

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I finally had a chance to test some copper bullets at the 100 yard range. These bullets shot reasonably well for me, next time I will try wool wads and up the charge a few grains and see if I can squeeze any more accuracy out of them.

The XPB's were knurled then Full Formed in my Brux die. The backstop at the range is composed of rocks, sand, and dirt; very hard on bullets



TSX's were annealed then Full Formed in the Brux die, I did try to size these bullets before annealing but it was impossible for me to do



I used my RemBrux .45, 209 breech plug, 700ML muzzleloader


69 gr IMR4198 for both bullets
.060 veggie wad
Fed 209A primer
3 shot groups

Top group is the 275 gr XPB, I had a bullet hole on the target from some fouling/sighter shots so that is why the tape is there
Lower group is the 300 gr TSX

After shooting the top group, the scope was adjusted 8 clicks down and then the TSX shot
 
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I finally had a chance to test some copper bullets at the 100 yard range. These bullets shot reasonably well for me, next time I will try wool wads and up the charge a few grains and see if I can squeeze any more accuracy out of them.

The XPB's were knurled then Full Formed in my Brux die. The backstop at the range is composed of rocks, sand, and dirt; very hard on bullets



TSX's were annealed then Full Formed in the Brux die, I did try to size these bullets before annealing but it was impossible for me to do



I used my RemBrux .45, 209 breech plug, 700ML muzzleloader


69 gr IMR4198 for both bullets
.060 veggie wad
Fed 209A primer
3 shot groups

Top group is the 275 gr XPB, I had a bullet hole on the target from some fouling/sighter shots so that is why the tape is there
Lower group is the 300 gr TSX

After shooting the top group, the scope was adjusted 8 clicks down and then the TSX shot

Have you tried the 460 S&W 200gr XPB?
 
The 45/70 Govt TSX FB 250gr and 300gr, I bet, would be a good whitetail thumper too!!!! That is if they are accurate. Those big ol' hollow points!!!!
 
Remington 700ML action
ASG 26” Brux .458 1-20 twist 6 groove modified Sendero contour barrel with a 5 inch shank
ASG 209 breech plug, .030 tungsten carbide bushing
Hunter bolt nose kit
.186 tapered recoil lug
Older Timney trigger, 1.5 lb pull
Boyd’s laminate pillar bedded thumbhole varmint stock
Leupold one piece steel base
Warne steel rings
Nikon Prostaff 5 3.5-14x40 scope
Almost 12 lbs

It’s getting to be older tech for a SML rifle but It’s a hoot to shoot:woohoo:
 
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Shot another 3 shot group with the 275gr XPB out of the RemBrux, 70 grains IMR4198. I added this bullet to my list of all copper bullets that I would use for deer hunting.


My Black Apex SML liked them too, 60gr IMR4198, .060 veggie wad, Fed. 215M LRMP
 
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