Loaded it with Benchmark in my 308 savage axis 2 and it’s a legit 1/2 to 5/8 MOA load. COL at 2.92 and around 3300 fps. A 0.142 G7 was accurate to 547 yards. The bullet has done well on two neck shots at around 150 and 180. Still need to try a traditional vitals shot to see how it does, but considering it does well in 300 BO, I’m guessing it will perform just fine.
I shot these at about 2700 fps for a reduced recoil load for my nephew. He ended up shooting a good sized doe brosdside only to have it loose 3 of the 4 petals. The remaining petal caused the bullet to make a hard right turn immediately after entering the deer and it failed to penetrate the vitals. Coyotes caught up with it that night and finished it off and we found it the next day with the remains of the bullet being found in the ham on the entry side despite the shot being placed almost perfectly behind the shoulder. Keep that bullet under 2400 fps as thats what it was designed for. If you want a screaming fast, lightweight bullet thatll fragment consistently still penetrate in a straight line, look at the Cutting Edge 100 gr flat based raptor.
Based on the powders I have in GRT there are only two powders that get to 3.250 ft/s within 308 Win Spec (pressure, COL) out of a 18’ barrel. Accurate LT30 and Hodgdon Lever Evolution. LT30 would be preferable as a 100% powder burn is achieved (LR 92%). After those two there is a big gap with then many powders coming in between 3.050 and 3.150 ft/s
@@AlaskanBallistics in 308 and 30-06. The 30-06 has the advantage when using heavier bullets because the extra case capacity allows deeper seating without loosing much velocity and the brass is cheap and easier to find, as is 308. I bought a bunch of 7.62x51 brass, so I don't mind losing a few in the bush.
@@AlaskanBallistics I think that bullet was being driven too fast. It was designed to expand properly at much lower velocities. There are some 150 grain barnes bullets that might perform a bit better. Some were designed for the 30-30, but work well in the 308. Pushing the bullet too fast causes it to lose petals. You ger good penetration but lose on the enrgy transfer.
Load the 120s for 308 and above. They have a boattail design that will give you just a little better down range trajectory. If youre shots are gonna reach out. 3300 fps is stupid fast. I load my 120's to 2850 and they do amazing work at 200-300 yards.
@AlaskanBallistics 2.785 c.o.a.l.... uses 100% of the bearing surface of the 120's..... from base of the projectile to end of bearing surface is right at 0.450".... still reading .3075.... brass trimmed at 2.005... loaded over 43.7 grains of varget. Now that's F.C. brass.... I've also used winchester, remington, armscor, and Lapua. The federal brass has been my go-to for my ar10. I do apply a very lite crimp and have had literally killer results. Powder in the other cartridges and federal varies up to and beyond 44.5-45 grains but with this lot of varget I'm safe at this load and I'm not sending it out where impact velocities are above 2800 fps. Bullet holds together almost 90% of the time. This is out of a gen 3 pmag.
Hey wondering if you ever loaded cutting edge bullets? I’m really interested in seeing how an 18” 308 would perform using their 135gr ER Raptor bullet.
Funny ive always thought about loading these and the 120grs in the .308 win, i didnt even thing about overall length. I picked up some 125gr SSTs recently though and I'm looking forward to playing with those. Ill be watching for your 130gr video!
@@AlaskanBallistics I may have to start trying the accubonds out since speer seems to have given up on the gold dot rifle bullets. I like bonded and copper for hunting bullets.
Got a few of these from a Barnes rep a couple years or so ago. Never got around to trying them in my .300 Blk. Maybe I'll load them up for my AR10, using CFE BLK. Long as they fit in the magazine they should work fine.
@@AlaskanBallistics Yeah, prolly. I'm going to load up some 147 grain FMJs for backup. I gotta believe between the two of 'em, I can fill the one a day limit for my three day hunt. Don't wanna waste any premium bullets killing vermin.
@bustabass9025 I'd like to find an fmj load and 150gr cx or ttsx load that could use the same powder charge and point of impact difference is minimal at 100 yards
Hey Chuck, be ok on smaller deer I figure. Great velocity. Very nice rifle! Is that a re-run new one? Or an older one? I was of the understanding REM didn’t make the 600 anymore? Those rifles on the 2nd market over here fetch a premium. Very popular back in the day. I met a guy who had a 600 Mohawk in 308, and everyone was very envious of his rifle! I got a couple of fallow deer with my 8mm Mauser on Sunday. Cheers Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
I been wantin to try these in my 16” dd .308. I’ve got over 10 different handloads in .308 that all shoot and been tryin to reach 3k from 16” barrel and this is my ticket I’m bout positive…factory 130gr federal runs 28 sominthin from it so the 110 may cover that last 200fps I need…got Barnes 180ttsx with varget loaded up to try on whitetail…big 10mm fan also ands how I’ve arrived here…thanks man. Matt
Chuck, Bravo for another good video. What is the rate of twist on your Rem. 600? A light bullet and you said it hit the center. I assume that it hit where you were aiming. I think that this Barnes bullet is more for varmits than deer considering the explosiveness and weight loss.
I must try these out of a Contender 14" 30-30 Ackley Improved barrel. I should be able to push them at 2700 fps. The goal is 250 yrds PBR, 300 yards with 1000 ft-lbs and 2000 fps. Will this bullet work for deer at those velocities or is this too fast? Thanks for the vid.
I hit my goal. The bullets stay together at that Velocity. I was getting 4 jug (2 1/2 gallon chemical containers) penetration and perfect expansion. That was an awesome performance considering the jugs used. This load is a keeper! 😊 BTW, the 110 V-Max bullets grenaded and only made it into the second jug as sand.
@AlaskanBallistics CX should be more similar to the Barnes... but I was thinking to see a more frangible bullet... like for home defense applications. I have a bunch of the 150gr gold dot rounds, but am looking to shift towards lighter weight, higher velocity and more frangible
@joshuafox3230 yeah. It will break apart for sure. . Thick guys wearing armor It may not penetrate. Eventually I'll get to that test, but I've got a lot on my plate first.
@AlaskanBallistics I have loaded 125 grain BTs down to around 2700 fps/2000 ft lbs with Reloder 15 in the past. I also experimented with IMR 3031, but don't have any more of it. My favorite Grendel loads use RL15, so I have several pounds that I could experiment with. I don't know why it wouldn't work with the 110s. I do have a pile of 125 ABs, so I may take your recommendation and give those a try. I am looking at a lightweight .308 at 4.5 lbs. I thought that reduced loads would be a good choice for the girlfriend and her daughters to use on whitetails down here.
Agreed... this 110gr tends to shed petals unevenly causing the bullet to penetrate less, so it either needs to be sub 2500fps, OR 3100+ where it will shed them all. The barnes 130gr at 2800fps should give you greatly reduced recoil as well
No. Not a chance. Check out my body armor playlist and you'll see both level 3+ steel and level IV ceramic plates stop a whole lot more. If they were solid copper at that speed or a hardcast lead in an fmj they MIGHT go through level 3+ steel plates
@@AlaskanBallistics yea I guess your right , now I just wanna see a light weight 30 cal copper bullet blast through some level 3 plate!!! I have doubts about level VI , but who knows?
@andywilson8698 i sent this bullet at over 3900 fps from a .300 win mag at a level IV. If it were a non expanding solid copper, maybe. Not an expanding bullet
@@AlaskanBallistics lol, I haven’t been a reloader in about 30 years. I just buy factory bulk. For shooting fun. For “Fuck Around and Find Out (aka SHTF) I’ve been buying premium ammunition at every gun show I went to (couple of boxes at a time) for 35 years.
Hence 130gr ttsx in my 300wby tops out stupid fast and hits like a freight train,,and exits no matter what the angle is,,,and stupid fast is yup over 3800fps
@@AlaskanBallistics I would shoot it in a win 94 , if it would cycle and load from the magazine then one chambered one in the mag. Two rounds thats it ...
