Barnes Bullets 30430 Tipped TSX 338 Cal 225gr Boat Tail 50/Box

The Barnes Bullets 30430 Tipped TSX delivers devastating terminal performance with precision-engineered copper construction that maintains 99% weight retention. This 338 caliber 225-grain boat tail bullet combines the proven TSX design with a polymer tip for enhanced ballistic coefficient and rapid expansion on impact.

What Makes This Different

Unlike traditional lead-core bullets that fragment and lose mass, the Tipped TSX features solid copper construction with four razor-sharp cutting petals that double the bullet diameter upon expansion. The polymer tip initiates expansion at lower velocities while improving long-range ballistics. This design ensures consistent performance across velocity ranges from 1,800 to 4,000 fps, making it effective for both close-range and extended-distance shots.

Key Features

• 100% copper construction with 99% weight retention for maximum penetration
• Polymer tip enhances ballistic coefficient and initiates reliable expansion
• Four-petal expansion design doubles bullet diameter on impact
• Boat tail configuration reduces drag for flatter trajectory
• Lead-free design meets all hunting regulations and reduces fouling
• Precision-machined grooves reduce barrel pressure and improve accuracy
• 225-grain weight optimized for .338 Winchester Magnum and similar cartridges

Field testing demonstrates consistent sub-MOA accuracy in quality rifles with proper load development. The Tipped TSX excels in hunting applications where deep penetration through heavy bone and muscle is required, particularly on large game animals. The lead-free construction eliminates concerns about meat contamination while the controlled expansion creates massive wound channels for quick, ethical kills.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: .338 (0.338 inch diameter)
• Weight: 225 grains
• Construction: Solid copper with polymer tip
• Profile: Boat tail spitzer with tipped nose
• Expansion velocity range: 1,800-4,000 fps
• Ballistic coefficient: 0.514 (G1)
• Sectional density: 0.281
• Quantity: 50 bullets per box
• Manufactured in USA by Barnes Bullets

Professional hunters and precision shooters choose Barnes Tipped TSX bullets for their unmatched combination of accuracy and terminal performance. The proven track record across diverse hunting conditions and game species makes this the reliable choice when shot placement and bullet performance matter most.