The Barnes Bullets 30370 Tipped TSX delivers devastating terminal performance through its all-copper construction and polymer tip design. This 168-grain boat tail bullet transforms standard .30 caliber rifles into precision hunting platforms capable of ethical harvests at extended ranges.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional lead-core bullets that fragment unpredictably, the Tipped TSX features a solid copper body that retains 99% of its weight upon impact. The blue polymer tip initiates rapid expansion while the four razor-sharp petals create massive wound channels. Independent ballistics testing shows 30% better weight retention compared to conventional hunting bullets, resulting in deeper penetration and more reliable energy transfer.
Key Features
- All-copper construction eliminates lead contamination in game meat
- Polymer tip reduces drag coefficient by 15% for flatter trajectory
- Boat tail design maintains stability beyond 500 yards
- Four-petal expansion creates 2x original diameter wound channel
- 168-grain weight optimized for .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield
- Precision manufacturing holds tolerances within 0.001 inches
- California-compliant non-lead construction meets hunting regulations
Field testing demonstrates consistent sub-MOA accuracy in quality rifle systems when properly loaded. The boat tail configuration maintains supersonic velocity past 800 yards in standard hunting cartridges, making it effective for both whitetail at moderate ranges and elk at extended distances. Weather-resistant tip material performs consistently in temperatures from -40°F to 140°F without brittleness or deformation.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .308 diameter (30 caliber)
- Weight: 168 grains
- Construction: Solid copper with polymer tip
- Base: Boat tail design
- Sectional Density: 0.253
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.470 (G1)
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10 or faster
- Quantity: 50 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Barnes Bullets, USA
Handloaders seeking maximum terminal performance without lead contamination will find the Tipped TSX delivers both accuracy and stopping power. Professional guides and serious hunters have documented clean, one-shot kills on game from deer to moose using properly constructed loads with this bullet.