Barnes VOR-TX 70 grain TSX

[Disciple]

I had a few hundred of the Silver State Armory

Weren't they infamous for hot loaded ammunition?

[rocsteady]

Weren't they infamous for hot loaded ammunition?

I believe so.

[ABNAK]

Weren't they infamous for hot loaded ammunition?

IIRC there were earlier and later production runs that differed. The later ones were watered down, so I suspect the issue was with the earlier batches.

[Todd.K]

Were I to be so fortunate to live in a non-urban area some day, I would be switching my “mags at the ready” from the current BH 50 grain setup to something with the 70g TSX for sure.

I wouldn’t go out of my way to replace the 50gr load, unless some larger animals are a possible defensive use. Both are solid performers.

[1168]

I have a bit of the Silver State Armory 77gr "brown-tip" clone from years ago. IIRC the boxes were marked 5.56mm, not .223. I haven't shot any, so can't vouch for accuracy, velocity, or terminal effects. I also have some of the Hornady 5.56mm 77gr GMX, which *should* be a close second behind the SSA as far as similarity.

As I recall you're a fan of the Fusions. Given your street creds , if you could pick ONE 5.56mm round, be it for GWOT or domestic use, what would it be?

I apologize for the long delay, but I’d have a hard time not recommending M855a1. It makes really good wounds, and has other redeeming qualities. Second choice would be Fusion MSR, with no concerns at all. 70gr VORTX is good shit, as well.

Always good to hear from a fellow recovering Chuck. Hope you’re doing well.

[BufordTJustice]

Just grabbed several boxes of Barnes VOR-Tex 70gr TSX 5.56 from Midway.

Superb on hogs and is printing under 1MOA from my Sionics 11.5".


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[SBRSarge]

Just grabbed several boxes of Barnes VOR-Tex 70gr TSX 5.56 from Midway.

Superb on hogs and is printing under 1MOA from my Sionics 11.5".


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Twice smoked hogs are great. Smoke ‘em with the 5.56 and then again with the Traeger!

[BufordTJustice]

Twice smoked hogs are great. Smoke ‘em with the 5.56 and then again with the Traeger!

You, sir, have great taste!


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[ABNAK]

Any opinions on the AAC 70gr TSX 5.56mm ammo? They are supposedly a "newer" ammo producer. Same Barnes bullet, loaded to 2850fps (according to the box pics I've seen).

[Disciple]

Any opinions on the AAC 70gr TSX 5.56mm ammo? They are supposedly a "newer" ammo producer. Same Barnes bullet, loaded to 2850fps (according to the box pics I've seen).

Did you miss this mega-thread or are you asking anyway? https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...mmo-Evaluation