Anyone have results to share with 168 LRX on deer, elk, etc.?
Primarily shooting 280 AI and curious on 168 LRX performance.
Shot details?I have been using the 145 lrx in my 280 AI and it has done well for me on mule deer, whitetail, elk, and pronghorn in that time.
Check twist rates for your rifle and Barnes recommendation before loading it up. My twist rate in my 7 Saum is 1:8.4 and that was not fast enough for it. Went with the 145 LRX instead.
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I've killed a few deer and elk with 160 grain AB and 175 grain NP. It killed them very well and I had zero complaints.I like 2900-3100 fps mv for the regular TTSX bullets.
According to Barnes data for 280 AI, I believe I could reach 2800 fps mv with the 168 LRX.
Assuming Std Day @ 5,000' elevation, that would give me 2000 fps at 600 yds.
I keep going back and forth between Barnes monos and lead core like ELD-X, TMK, AB, Partition, etc.
I haven't tried any of the Hammer bullets but I did harvest a whitetail doe with Norma Kalahari 125 gr (which appears to be the same basic design as the Hammer bullets) with my 280 Rem. She was DRT with 200 yd shot.
What is your 7mm load specs? I took am considering the 139 LRX and have went through the depths of the internet and found very little info. ThanksAs with all mono's velocity is your friend. My 7mm loaded with 139lrx's dropped two deer in their tracks. One at 176 yards the other was right at 200. Both 100% penetration.
I loaded straight from the Barnes website for the TTSX, which is the same rec's for the LRX. Shoots excellent in a T3.What is your 7mm load specs? I took am considering the 139 LRX and have went through the depths of the internet and found very little info. Thanks
I loaded straight from the Barnes website for the TTSX, which is the same rec's for the LRX. Shoots excellent in a T3.
I used the R22 max load which chrono'd 3170. Not signs of pressure whatsoever.
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I do not, never measured. The overall length is 3.3 and just clears the factory mag.Thanks. . Do you happen to know how far you are off the lands at that COAL? Just trying to get an idea.
I have been using the 145 lrx in my 280 AI and it has done well for me on mule deer, whitetail, elk, and pronghorn in that time.
They were just factory loads. I picked up the 7mag barrel for my blaser over the summer and with the reloading component shortage I just went with factory. Once everything comes available I will reload for it. But it shoots 3/4 moa at 200 yards out of my rifle. Really can't combine too much. I just knkw I can squeeze more velocity and a little.more accuracy out of it.What is your 7mm load specs? I took am considering the 139 LRX and have went through the depths of the internet and found very little info. Thanks
I dropped 3 whitetail 65yds, 225yds, and 437yds this year with the factory 139 lrx outta my 7mm mag. First time using them and i am totally sold. It hammers them and doesn't turn the whole deer into hamburg in the process. The 437yd shot made it 30 yards with a blood trail stevie wonder could follow to the deer. Entrance and exit holes looked the exact same on all 3 deer.I’ve got some factory loaded 139 LRX for my 7mm RM...still need to drop something with it though. Wouldn’t consider the 168, honestly. Just too heavy and with not enough velocity to be what I want.
That ammo does a little over the box advertised 3200 fps in my T3x, stays over 2600 fps to 300 yards. SD for 10 shots was 16 fps...really solid.
I’d be willing to point that at pretty much any big game you can find in NA from just about any possible presentation angle and expect good results.