The Barnes TSX 30345 delivers exceptional terminal performance with its all-copper construction and precision-engineered boat tail design. These .30 caliber 130-grain bullets expand reliably while retaining nearly 100% of their original weight, making them ideal for hunters who demand consistent penetration and clean kills.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional lead-core bullets that fragment upon impact, the TSX features Barnes' proven all-copper Triple-Shock X design with multiple cutting petals. This solid copper construction eliminates lead fouling in your barrel while delivering devastating wound channels through controlled expansion. The boat tail profile reduces drag coefficient by approximately 15% compared to flat-base designs, extending effective range and improving wind resistance.
Key Features
- All-copper construction retains 99-100% weight for maximum penetration
- Four razor-sharp cutting petals create 2x original diameter wound channels
- Boat tail design improves ballistic coefficient and long-range accuracy
- Lead-free composition meets all hunting regulations nationwide
- Precision-machined grooves reduce barrel fouling by 80%
- 130-grain weight optimized for .30-06, .308 Win, and .300 WSM cartridges
- Consistent .308" diameter with ±0.001" tolerance
Field testing demonstrates these bullets maintain structural integrity through heavy bone and muscle, making them particularly effective on medium to large game animals. The controlled expansion begins immediately upon impact at velocities as low as 1,800 fps, ensuring reliable performance across hunting distances from 50 to 400 yards. Copper construction eliminates the risk of lead contamination in harvested game while providing consistent accuracy shot after shot.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .30 (0.308" diameter)
- Weight: 130 grains
- Construction: Solid copper alloy
- Profile: Boat tail spitzer
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.420 (G1)
- Recommended twist rate: 1:10" or faster
- Quantity: 50 bullets per box
- Manufactured in USA by Barnes Bullets
The TSX 30345 represents decades of copper bullet refinement, offering hunters and precision shooters a proven solution for situations demanding maximum weight retention and deep penetration. This 50-count box provides enough bullets for load development and an entire hunting season.