Federal Trophy Bonded vs Federal Barnes TSX

[ridge63]

I'm down to these two 180gr loads for my 30-06. I've watched the Federal video and my gunsmith, who's an experienced big game hunter recommended the TBT, but at the range today those Barnes shoot so well...I can't shoot much better than this...

 

[VikingsGuy]

Makes for an easy choice. Plenty of experienced big game hunters swear by Barnes too.

 

[SFC B]

I shoot and love TBTs, but if your rifle likes the Barnes the accuracy is a BIG deal.

 

[Brian in Montana]

Nothing wrong with either. My .308 really shoots the TBT well, but I can't get that bullet to group in my .270's. I've shot a few big game critters with the TBT and think it's a pretty outstanding bullet. Don't have any experience with Barnes except at the range, where they shoot great, but a good friend of mine is a Barnes enthusiast. I've seen him tip over a couple elk with them in his 300WM. They do the job too. Like others have said, shoot the one your rifle likes. You won't go wrong with either.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

No brainer. Door #2. I wouldn't give that decision a second thought at all.

 

[ImBillT]

I’d have a really hard time shooting the ones on the left if the ones on the right were available.

 

[GlockZ]

I think you know the answer... Barnes!