All-copper TSX bullets deliver 28% deeper penetration than lead-core rounds with 100% weight retention. Engineered rings reduce pressure and copper fouling while improving accuracy 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 140-grain projectiles deliver the penetration and reliability serious hunters demand.
All-Copper Construction Unlike conventional bullets, TSX rounds contain no lead core. This design choice delivers measurable advantages: 28% deeper penetration than comparable lead-core bullets, combined with 100% weight retention upon impact. For hunters pursuing dense-boned game, this combination proves decisive.
Engineered Ring Technology Precisely cut rings along the bullet shank function as relief valves during the firing sequence. This innovation produces three significant benefits:
Controlled Expansion Upon impact, the TSX expands in a controlled manner, creating four razor-sharp petals. This design ensures deep cutting capability through vital organs and bone structure while maintaining the bullet's integrity throughout the wound channel.
For optimal accuracy, seat these bullets 0.03 to 0.07 inches off the lands, adjusting based on your specific rifle's chamber. This flexibility allows handloaders to fine-tune performance for their particular firearm.
If you demand a bullet that penetrates reliably, expands predictably, and delivers ethical one-shot performance on big game, the Barnes TSX deserves serious consideration.