Original Barnes Bullets

toad67

September 08, 2011 16:53

Does anyone still shoot the original Barnes "X" Bullets? Just wondering because I shoot the triple shocks now and have some old original "X" bullets laying around. I thought about listing them but have no idea as to what they are worth. I have a full box of 270 140 gr XBT's, a full box of 270 130 XFB's and a partial box of 338 200 gr XFB's. Any idea as to a value for each or the whole lot? Would it even be worth the time to list? Thanks.

todd

edit: there are 50 per box

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  JustC

  September 09, 2011 15:13

  the original X bullet needed to be loaded "down" since it was a solid with no "compression grooves", like the TSX. It did NOT comform to the rifling as a copper jacketed, lead core bullet did. It created more pressure with a similar load designed for a cup and core bullet.
  
  I found them to be less than acceptable in the accuray department, but then again, my standards for accuracy are skewed since I have shot many becnhrest matches.
  
  They also copper foul like nobody's business.

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  tsr1965

  September 13, 2011 12:57

  Like you, I have a few of the old laying around too. I now shoot the TSX, and Tipped TSX. Before the TSX, and after the first X, I was shooting the XLC.
  
  Try putting them on the auction side and starting them at $1.00 per box.
  
  Best

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  toad67

  September 13, 2011 14:09

  Thanks.[:)]quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
  Like you, I have a few of the old laying around too. I now shoot the TSX, and Tipped TSX. Before the TSX, and after the first X, I was shooting the XLC.
  
  Try putting them on the auction side and starting them at $1.00 per box.
  
  Best

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  idahoducker

  September 13, 2011 22:04

  quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
  
  Try putting them on the auction side and starting them at $1.00 per box.
  
  
  I was going to say the same thing. I took a look and they seem to be selling fine in various calibers if they're started at a low price.

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  CapnMidnight

  September 13, 2011 23:50

  I think you've gotten good advice. I've had similar results with the old Barnes bullits. The only Barnes bullits I use are the 400gr SS in my Siamese Mauser 45-70.
  W.D.

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  243winxb

  September 14, 2011 05:12

  justC covered it well. You might have to give them away, or sell for copper scrap price.

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