The Barnes TSX 30334 delivers exceptional expansion and weight retention for 30-30 Winchester rifles, engineered with solid copper construction that outperforms traditional lead-core bullets. This 150-grain boat tail flat nose design maximizes energy transfer while maintaining safe pressures in tubular magazine lever-action rifles.
What Makes This Different
Unlike conventional bullets that shed 40-60% of their weight upon impact, the Barnes TSX retains nearly 100% of its original mass through controlled expansion. The all-copper construction eliminates lead fouling while creating four razor-sharp petals that expand to nearly twice the original diameter. This design produces larger wound channels and deeper penetration than traditional soft-point bullets, making it particularly effective on medium to large game.
Key Features
- 100% copper construction eliminates lead fouling and provides consistent expansion
- Boat tail flat nose profile safe for tubular magazines in lever-action rifles
- Four-petal expansion design creates maximum wound channel diameter
- Retains 95-100% of original bullet weight for deep penetration
- 150-grain weight optimized for 30-30 Winchester ballistics
- Precision-machined grooves reduce barrel friction and fouling
- 50-bullet bulk packaging for extended range sessions
Field testing demonstrates consistent 1.5-2x expansion across impact velocities from 1,800 to 2,400 fps, making these bullets effective from muzzle to maximum ethical hunting ranges. The copper construction maintains structural integrity through heavy bone, while the controlled expansion ensures reliable performance on whitetail deer, black bear, and similar-sized game. Weather and storage conditions do not affect performance, as the solid copper design resists corrosion and maintains dimensional stability.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 30-30 Winchester (.308 diameter)
- Bullet Weight: 150 grains
- Design: Boat Tail Flat Nose (BTFN)
- Construction: 100% solid copper
- Quantity: 50 bullets per box
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10 or faster
- Manufacturer: Barnes Bullets
- Model Number: 30334
- UPC: 716876308200
The Barnes TSX represents proven terminal ballistics technology specifically adapted for lever-action rifles. Professional guides and hunters rely on this bullet's consistent performance across varying shot angles and distances, backed by Barnes' reputation for premium hunting projectiles.