The Barnes VOR-TX 45-70 Government ammunition delivers devastating terminal performance with its proven TSX (Triple-Shock X) bullet technology. This premium hunting cartridge transforms the classic 45-70 into a modern powerhouse capable of taking down the largest North American game animals.
What Makes This Different
The TSX Flat Nose bullet construction sets this ammunition apart from traditional lead-core hunting rounds. Four razor-sharp copper petals expand to double the original diameter while retaining 99% of bullet weight, creating massive wound channels that drop game quickly and humanely. Unlike conventional bullets that fragment and lose mass, the all-copper TSX maintains structural integrity for deep, straight-line penetration through bone and heavy muscle.
Key Features
- 300-grain TSX Flat Nose bullet optimized for 45-70 Government chambers
- All-copper construction eliminates lead fragmentation concerns
- Four-petal expansion design creates 2x diameter wound channels
- 99% weight retention ensures maximum energy transfer
- Flat nose profile ideal for tubular magazine lever-action rifles
- Premium brass cases with consistent powder charges
- 20 rounds per box for extended hunting sessions
Field performance proves exceptional across hunting scenarios from thick timber whitetails to open-country elk and dangerous game encounters. The flat nose design feeds reliably in lever-action rifles while the copper construction meets lead-free hunting requirements in California and other restricted areas. Consistent velocities and trajectories make long-range shot placement predictable, while the controlled expansion handles close-range encounters without bullet failure.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 45-70 Government
- Bullet Weight: 300 grains
- Bullet Type: TSX (Triple-Shock X) Flat Nose
- Bullet Construction: Solid copper with polymer tip
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 1,800 fps
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 2,160 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Premium brass
- Primer: Boxer-primed for reloading
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Manufacturer: Barnes Bullets
This ammunition represents the evolution of the 45-70 Government from a black powder relic into a modern hunting cartridge. Barnes quality control ensures consistent performance shot after shot, making it the logical choice for hunters who demand reliable terminal ballistics on their most important hunts.