The Barnes VOR-TX 30-30 Winchester ammunition delivers devastating terminal performance through its all-copper TSX (Triple-Shock X) bullet design. This flat nose configuration maximizes effectiveness in lever-action rifles while ensuring safe tubular magazine feeding.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional lead-core bullets that fragment and lose mass, the Barnes TSX maintains 99% weight retention through four razor-sharp copper petals that expand to nearly twice the original diameter. The flat nose profile prevents primer detonation in tubular magazines while the grooved bullet shank reduces barrel fouling by up to 80%. Independent ballistic testing shows 15-20% deeper penetration compared to conventional soft-point ammunition.
Key Features
- All-copper TSX bullet construction for maximum weight retention
- 150-grain flat nose design optimized for lever-action rifles
- Four-petal expansion creates wound channels up to 1.8x original diameter
- Grooved bullet shank reduces copper fouling and pressure
- Safe feeding in tubular magazines with flat nose profile
- Lead-free construction meets all hunting regulations
- Consistent 2390 fps muzzle velocity from 20-inch barrel
Field testing demonstrates exceptional accuracy in popular lever guns like the Marlin 336 and Winchester 94, typically achieving 2-inch groups at 100 yards. The flat trajectory extends effective range for deer hunting while the controlled expansion ensures clean, ethical kills on medium game. Rain, snow, and temperature variations show minimal impact on point of impact thanks to the uniform copper construction.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 30-30 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 150 grains
- Bullet Type: TSX Flat Nose all-copper
- Muzzle Velocity: 2390 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1902 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: .236
- Box Quantity: 20 rounds
- Case Quantity: 10 boxes (200 rounds)
- Manufactured in USA
This premium hunting ammunition combines the proven Barnes TSX technology with the versatility of the 30-30 Winchester cartridge. Hunters seeking maximum performance from their lever-action rifles will find the consistent accuracy and terminal ballistics justify the investment over standard ammunition.