62gr .223 Federal Trophy Bonded Tip

[Molon]

Something like a GoldDot/Fusion doesn't have much exposed lead . . . where some other projectiles have much more exposed lead.

Correct.








Nosler 64 grain BSB









Hornady 62 grain TAP Barrier

[BufordTJustice]

Molon, thank you for chiming in. Do you have any additional info or eye candy about the new TBT loading?

[Molon]

Do you have any additional info or eye candy about the new TBT loading?

Not at this time.

[BufordTJustice]

Not at this time.

Roger. So far, i have heard no mention of a 5.56 pressure loading.

[shark101au]

I imagine is the same as the 30 cal TBTs I have. This is a 168gr LE version.

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[BufordTJustice]

I imagine is the same as the 30 cal TBTs I have. This is a 168gr LE version.

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Thank you for posting that. I just sighted in my Tikka T3 Lite in .308 for the 165gr commercial version of the TBT.

Do you knew what the differences are? I know that the Federal 168gr Gold Medal Match is a hugely popular round for LEOs. My SWAT team uses it exclusively. Maybe just the shared bullet weight and a bit of extra BC over the 165?

[shark101au]

Buford, after doing a little research, I found this, it seems it is similiar to the 165gr version but was made a little heavier as it's performance matches the 168gr BTHP used by many police units.

"Among the 308 Win loads, Federal offers their 165-grain Tactical Bonded. Better yet, they now have the 168-grain Tactical® Bonded Tip™ bullet. For typical police engagement ranges, both loads works with Bullet Drop Compensator data or scope adjustments designed for the 168-grain Match BTHP. From Hornady, check out their 165-grain GMX TAP Barrier and their 165-grain Interbond® TAP Barrier."

http://www.hendonpub.com/tactical_re...cal_operations

[shark101au]

From left to right 165gr, 168gr, 180gr TBT

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[BufordTJustice]

Buford, after doing a little research, I found this, it seems it is similiar to the 165gr version but was made a little heavier as it's performance matches the 168gr BTHP used by many police units.

"Among the 308 Win loads, Federal offers their 165-grain Tactical Bonded. Better yet, they now have the 168-grain Tactical® Bonded Tip™ bullet. For typical police engagement ranges, both loads works with Bullet Drop Compensator data or scope adjustments designed for the 168-grain Match BTHP. From Hornady, check out their 165-grain GMX TAP Barrier and their 165-grain Interbond® TAP Barrier."

http://www.hendonpub.com/tactical_re...cal_operations

That makes sense. Thank you for that info!

[bfoosh006]

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