Barnes TSX 6.5mm 120-Grain Boat Tail Bullets

Barnes TSX Bullets: Precision Engineering for Serious Hunters

The Barnes Triple-Shock X (TSX) represents a fundamental shift in bullet design philosophy. Built entirely from copper rather than traditional lead-core construction, these 120-grain boat tail projectiles deliver the kind of terminal performance that separates ethical hunters from the rest.

Design and Performance

All-Copper Construction Barnes engineered the TSX from solid copper, eliminating fragmentation entirely. This means every grain of bullet weight stays in the game animal, delivering energy where it counts—deep in vital organs and through heavy bone.

Precision Ring Technology Multiple rings are precisely cut into the bullet shank, functioning as relief valves during bore travel. This engineering innovation produces three measurable benefits:

• Improved accuracy through consistent pressure curves
• Reduced pressures, allowing higher velocity loads from your existing powders
• Minimal copper fouling in your barrel

Ballistic Advantages

• 28% deeper penetration compared to conventional lead-core bullets
• 100% weight retention ensures maximum energy transfer
• Four razor-sharp petals upon expansion for devastating wound channels
• Designed to penetrate dense bone and tissue reliably

Practical Guidance

For optimal accuracy, seat these bullets 0.03 to 0.07 inches off the lands, depending on your specific rifle. This range accommodates most modern hunting rifles while maintaining consistent performance.

The 6.5mm 120-grain TSX is purpose-built for medium to large game. Whether you're handloading for a 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55, or similar cartridge, these bullets deliver the one-shot performance serious hunters demand.

Box of 50 bullets