Barnes X-bullet
02-04-2004, 09:25 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Barnes X-bullet
I do not reload but I can custom order some bullets loaded for 7mm-08 with either 120 or 130 grain barnes x-bullets. Any experience with these bullets or opinions of them would be appreciated. How effective on whitetails do you think they would be from a 7mm-08. I really like the idea of the way these bullets work.
02-05-2004, 11:34 AM
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RE: Barnes X-bullet
I've haven't used any 7mm X-bullets of any weight so I can't help you specifically with your 7mm-08. I have tried .338 cal 200gr X-bullets on two Whitetails and one Black Bear. I know this bullet is primarily considered an Elk bullet but I gave it a try anyway. IMO it was too much bullet for the deer and ok on the bear. If you like this type of bullet you may want to check out Winchester Fail Safe ammo. The Fail Safe is very similar to the X-bullet in design and performance.
02-05-2004, 03:55 PM
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RE: Barnes X-bullet
They are a VERY TOUGH bullet .. I use them in my 25/06 100gr and 150gr .300 weatherby .. For deer .. the 06 punches in and out not much expansion .. the .300 expands well .. speed is the key plus hitting some bone to get the bullet to expand .. I would try the lightest x you can get ..Bill
02-06-2004, 06:59 PM
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RE: Barnes X-bullet
I cant say about the 120 or 130gr X bullets but I did shoot a buck with a 140gr XLC, entered the near shoulder and exited the off side ham. Not much on expansion. If I were you Id save your money and get some hornaday 139gr BTSP, Ive never had a problem with this bullet of deer.
02-07-2004, 03:28 AM
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RE: Barnes X-bullet
I've been using Barnes bullets for a long time and have never had a problem with one not expanding . Buckshot there isn't a lot of bone from the near shoulder to the off side ham is there ? Maybe thats why it didn't expand 
02-07-2004, 01:05 PM
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RE: Barnes X-bullet
I figured since it was an all copper bullet and designed for use on elk (thats what I reloaded them for). It pulverized the near shoulder and smashed the offside femur. As far as white tail go thats about as tough as it gets, exit hole was about the size of a quater and the deer didnt leave a blood trail for the first 60 yards.
02-08-2004, 12:34 AM
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RE: Barnes X-bullet
These bullets are excellent for deer. I shot a buck and a doe this season with my .308 using the 150gr. XLC and the new Triple-Shock. Both had a problem of causing instant death to both deer, if you could call that a problem. Hey if it knocks them off their feet how much expansion do you need? Also those who were concerned about expansion, did the deer die immediately or did you have to track them, and how far?