Barnes TAC-XP FB 80gr .380 ACP

[Skalkaho Slim]

I have recently purchased some Barnes TAC-XP FB 80gr hollow points and am having some trouble finding data for this particular pill. Curious to know if anyone has experience with it.

Thanks!

 

[RedFalconBill]

The closet thing I have is a Bulgy Makarov and I load LRN for practice.

Found some Ramshot load data for you. Hope this helps.

Barrel: 3.75", twist: 1-16"
Primer: WIN WSP

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot Competition 2.1 786
Remarks: start load; col (inch): 0.970

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot Competition 2.3 873
Remarks: maximum load; col (inch): 0.970; 20,380 psi

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot ZIP 2.3 776
Remarks: start load; col (inch): 0.970

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot ZIP 2.6 862
Remarks: maximum load; col (inch): 0.970; 20,090 psi

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot True Blue 3.2 790
Remarks: start load; col (inch): 0.970

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot True Blue 3.5 878
Remarks: maximum load; col (inch): 0.970; 20,540 psi

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot Silhouette 3.4 856
Remarks: start load; col (inch): 0.970

80 Barnes XPB Ramshot Silhouette 3.8 951
Remarks: maximum load; col (inch): 0.970; 20,410 psi

Notes: Always begin loading at the minimum "start load"; increase in 2% increments towards the maximum load; watch for signs of excessive pressure; never exceed the maximum load

 

[Skalkaho Slim]

Sure do appreciate the help RedFalconBill.

I had posted about this on another forum and had talked about the Ramshot powder. I've used their "Enforcer" powder, but was looking for some recipes using 231, Unique or some others. I like supporting local companies as Ramshot is here in Montana, but I hate to buy yet another pound of powder. :lol:

Their True Blue seems to be good across most all auto calibers, so I may just have to get some of that. I've been using 231 for all of my cast boolits for the .380 and was hoping to get a load using that. Oh well.

Thanks again!