Ammo Question

[TarHeel44]

Hi- I am a new member to this forum and this is my first post. I do have an ammo related question that I hope someone can help me with.

I hunt with a 30-06 and have always used Federals Barnes Triple Shock (180 grain) ammo. Have killed a number of elk with this load with no problems. Need to reorder but now I cannot find this ammo anywhere. Have ordered in the past from Cabelas, but they no longer carry it. Has this ammo been discontinued? Appreciate any info. Thanks!

 

[JohnCushman]

Welcome to the forum. I searched for your ammo on ammoseek.com and came back with no results. Maybe it is discontinued.

 

[jryoung]

Federal now uses "trophy copper" for their copper loads, they no longer contract with Barnes for copper since Barnes created their Vor-tx line.

The trophy copper is a Nosler E-Tip as I understand it. I have used it in two of my '06s (the 180 grain) and it has shot very well. I'd give it a go if I were you.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/29...tail-lead-free-box-of-20?cm_vc=ProductFinding

 

[HighDesertSage]

http://www.barnesbullets.com/ammunition/vor-tx-rifle/

Or you can go this route. I use this ammo in 270 and 300 with very good results.

 

[sbhooper]

Welcome. Time to start hand-loading!

 

[TarHeel44]

Thanks guys- this helps.

 

[nrpate05]

jryoung has the correct answer as far as I know. I have had excellent results with the trophy copper loads and they tend to be a little cheaper than the Barnes for whatever reason. It seems a lot of the loads come in waves of availability, however. I have been looking for 160 grain 7mm ammo for months and it just came back into stock. Good luck finding something that will work. I think you'll be happy with any of the all copper loads.

 

[hank4elk]

For years I shot nothing but the Fed. 165 TSX loads in my -06 700. excellent groups.Now I can't get them and switched to Nosler Trophy AB 165's. Shoot almost as good,but I actually prefer the copper now.Barnes spoiled me.
Does anyone carry a 165 similar to the old Federal w/Barnes? Does Barnes make ammo? I heard Remington bought Barnes....

 

[mtmuley]

http://www.barnesbullets.com/ammunition/vor-tx-rifle/ I think Pro-Grade loads Barnes bullets too. mtmuley

 

[shootbrownelk]

For years I shot nothing but the Fed. 165 TSX loads in my -06 700. excellent groups.Now I can't get them and switched to Nosler Trophy AB 165's. Shoot almost as good,but I actually prefer the copper now.Barnes spoiled me.
Does anyone carry a 165 similar to the old Federal w/Barnes? Does Barnes make ammo? I heard Remington bought Barnes....

Barnes Vortex loads, Barnes sells it's own line of ammo. I reload, and I use Barnes TTSX bullets. I'm going to try the Hornady GMX though, I've heard good reports about them. Then there's the Nosler E-Tip copper/alloy bullet. So many bullets so little time.

 

[hank4elk]

Thanks,I'll try the Barnes and I was putting the GMX on the list.
Wish reloading hadn't gotten so expensive,I have hundreds of rounds of brass and my 2 reloader buddies passed away.