270 Win & Barnes 110g TTSX Field Evaluation

This post is to let the 270 fans out there know what the Barnes 110g TTSX is capable of doing in the field.

My rifle of choice is the 270 Win Ruger M77 Hawkeye equipped with a Burris Black Diamond 8x32 scope.

I have been an avid deer hunter for the past 50 years and a dedicated reloader for the past 40 years. I have always shoot Nosler bullets in a variety of rifles over the years and have no complaints with that bullet. It has put a lot of deer in my freezer & some nice horns on the wall.

In 2009 I got interested in the Barnes TTSX 130 and loaded them with 57.5g of H3841sc. This round was very accurate and put 3 deer in the freezer for me. One a nice 9pt, chest shoot at 225 yards (stand to feeder). Two does at the same range, both neck shoots.

In 2010 I decided to try the Barnes 110g TTSX because I wanted a little flatter trajectory due to the distances of possible shots at our lease. I loaded the 110g TTSX with 57.5g of H4350, OAL 3.340, velocity 3300 fps. Shoot 7/8” 3 round groups at 100 yards. Went to the lease and took a really nice 10pt at 225 yard. The bullet entered just behind the left shoulder and exited just behind his right shoulder. The bullet shattered ribs on entry and exit, exit wound was approximately 2.5”. The heart & lungs were torn to pieces. I was amazed at the damage that bullet caused. After impact the buck ran for 10 yards & dropped.

This year while in Cabela’s I found that Federal loaded the 270 win with the Barnes 110 TTSX with an advertised velocity of 3400 fps.. When I examined the round I saw the seating depth was much deeper than the rounds I was loading. I bought the box and measured the OAL, it was 3.22. With my rifle still “Zeroed” for the OAL round of 3.340 I shoot a 3/4” group one half inch right of zero point. I was surprised to say the least.

So far this hunting season I have taken 2 does at 220 yards both neck shots with devastating wounds, a 10 point (same distance, left shoulder shot) all 3 deer dropped in their tracks. Shot a bore hog, that we estimated would weigh about 350 lbs. The hog was walking at a 45 degree angle at about 150 yards, the bullet entered the neck and from what we could tell it exited his mouth. He dropped in his tracks.

The Barnes 110 TTSX in my 270 is hands down the best performing round I have ever shoot.

They are THE best factory round for a .270 IMO i love this round. Seen them punch through some giant boar hog sholders

where is the picture of the game?

a hunter came down shooting the exact same load (110 grain ttsx at 3400 fps) and it performed very well.

it think the ttsx in a 110 grain in a .277 is much better than the 130 grain, i've had hunters come in with those and was not impressed, nor have i been impressed with the barnes bullets in 7mm or .300 win mag either

Txtrophy you really need to play with the 80 gr ttsx in 257wby loaded at 3850.....

Might be the funnest shooting round ever...

This picture does not do justice to the size of this hog. My partner snapped this picture with his cell phone.

Both of these were taken with the 110gr ttsx stait though both sholder plates...dirt nap

Awesome!

There has been a lot of discussions on here over the past few months about Ballistic Tips and TSX style bullets. Many people praising and bashing both.

My admittedly highly unscientific observation has been that the TSX and TTSX bullets perform nicely on deer and hogs in the lighter weights and smaller calibers. Not so well in larger calibers and heavy weights.

Conversely, Ballistic Tip style bullets do well on deer and hogs when used in larger calibers and heavier weights. But in smaller calibers and weights they're very inconsistent.

Like I said, unscientific observation, but there does seem to be a pattern.

I have used the federal factory load this year due to a shortage on load devolpment time. I have taken 6 deer and 1 pig and a bobcat with the 110gr ttsx. I have found it to be superb. 2.5" exit holes and not one went 20 yards. All shot behind the shoulder deer wise anyways. From 25-280 yards. Seems to be a great bullet for the .270. Also use them in 55gr .223 which my daughter has taken 3 deer with this year all at 150-170 yards. I took a coyote at 210 on a windy day in which I did get a little more drift than expected. Have some 80 gr for the .243 but haven't tested them on a animal yet. I really think this bullet does a great job, and will shoot it in all calibers from here on out.

Try some 110's in a 300 Weatherby.

Shot placement is everything with any load or bullet.

I assumed that all hunters knew that..