Barnes LRX bullets have been developed to match the advancements in rifle accuracy and extended-range optics. The twist rate is measured by how many inches of bullet travel down the barrel it takes the rifling to twist the bullet one full turn. Barnes recommends .050 as a good starting point when working up a new load. Twist rate. Also impressive were the small standard deviation (SD) numbers posted by all three different loads. Note the 130 TSX is from the older production run that had the higher BC than the ones they are currently producing. Accuracy was great but terminal performance was lacking. of .508 and Midway has them priced at $ 38.99 a box. Barnes LRX bullets have been developed to match the advancements in rifle accuracy and extended-range optics. accubond vs barns ttsx or lrx « on: February 13, 2016, 09:47:15 PM » I spoke to a buddy recently about using a lrx bullet in my next load for 30-06 and 6.5x55. I was wondering if any of you have tried them out and how have they performed for you. The bullets have several rings cut into the shank that eliminate copper fouling and relieve pressure. Barnes LRX bullets have been developed to match the advancements in rifle accuracy and extended-range optics. If you appreciate the performance of the Barnes bullets – more than 90 percent weight retention and deep, deep penetration – combined with the best accuracy of the lot, try some LRXs and I’ll bet you’ll be happy. Of the three, the Barnes load was the tightest, turning in a tidy .39-­inch best-­group measurement and a .67 overall average. Been working and testing the accuracy and consistency of the 175 LRX BT .308 bullet from Barnes as a substitute for the 180 grain TTSX that I use for my 300 Winchester Magnum. I was looking at the possibilities of the LRX 145 grainer in my .280AI as being a alternate bullet choice for my rifle. I have in the past shot a LOT of critters with both the Barnes TSX & TTSX bullets with excellent results. Barnes recommends .050 as a good starting point when working up a new load. Each 100% copper, lead-free round is topped with a polymer tip that initiates expansion creating four deadly cutting petals. FYI- An accurate load requires a bullet with the proper consistent case neck tension which leads to more constant pressures and velocities. of .503 and priced at $ 33.99 a box, and also 180 gr with a B.C. The diminutive .223 barked again late in the evening when we ran across a sounder of hogs in the dry bed of a wetland. Excellent accuracy such as this .39-inch three-shot group is common with Barnes Bullets new LRX. This 100-yard group was fired using Ruger’s new M77 Hawkeye Long Range Hunter. Groups ran about 2.4" @ 400yds. Am looking at trying some Barnes but had some reservations. From their site, the LRX's are supposed to be the deal for ultra long range shots. Each 100% copper, lead-free round is topped with a polymer tip that initiates expansion creating four deadly cutting petals. Big game hunters depend on the quality and velocity that Barnes LRX Long-Range X-Bullets offer. 42gr of RE17 yielded 2,920 ft/sec with an SD of 6. Would be looking for excellent performance out to med ranges on elk. Have been working with a 338-06 for deer/elk and am having pretty good accuracy with the 225gr Hndy Interlocks. The 175 gr LRX has a B.C. I will test and compare terminal performance with the Hornady 130gr GMX (BC 0.453) and Barnes 130gr TSX (BC 0.428). I had used it in the past, but since being discontinued in 2013, I forgot how deadly the bullet was on game. Thankfully, jumping the LRX .020 to .10 inch tends to benefit accuracy. Thankfully, jumping the LRX .020 to .10 inch tends to benefit accuracy. The Barnes 175-grain LRX (G1 BC: 0.508) has the lowest BC of those included, but it’s extremely tough and exceedingly accurate. Besides a better BC, the LRX should reliably expand down to 1600 fps. Barnes does state under each chart that “Berger bullets typically produce better accuracy when shot in a throat designed for VLD style bullets.” This indicates that even Barnes knows that their results are very unusual although we are not sure what they mean by “throat designed for VLD style bullets.” Made from 100 percent copper, the bullets feature a polymer tip that initiates expansion.