The Barnes XPB 460 S&W Magnum 200-grain bullets deliver devastating terminal performance through solid copper construction and precision engineering. These all-copper hollow point bullets eliminate lead fouling while maintaining structural integrity at magnum velocities.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional lead-core bullets that can fragment unpredictably, the XPB features 100% copper construction with four razor-sharp petals that expand reliably upon impact. The solid copper design retains 99% of its original weight, ensuring maximum energy transfer and deep penetration. Barnes engineered these bullets specifically for magnum cartridges, with thicker walls to handle the extreme pressures of the 460 S&W Magnum.
Key Features
- 100% solid copper construction eliminates lead exposure and barrel fouling
- Four-petal hollow point design creates controlled expansion and wound channels
- 200-grain weight optimized for 460 S&W Magnum ballistics and energy retention
- Boat tail base design improves ballistic coefficient and accuracy
- Pre-stressed petals ensure expansion at velocities as low as 1,800 fps
- Grooved bullet shank reduces barrel pressure and copper fouling
- 20 bullets per box with consistent weight tolerance of ±0.5 grains
Field testing demonstrates these bullets maintain their structural integrity through heavy bone and tissue, making them effective for large game hunting applications. The consistent expansion characteristics perform reliably across temperature extremes and various impact velocities. Shooters report improved accuracy over lead-core alternatives due to the uniform copper construction and precision manufacturing tolerances.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .452 inch diameter for 460 S&W Magnum
- Weight: 200 grains with boat tail configuration
- Material: 100% solid copper alloy construction
- Expansion: Four-petal hollow point design
- Minimum expansion velocity: 1,800 feet per second
- Weight retention: 99% typical after impact
- Quantity: 20 bullets per retail box
- Manufacturer: Barnes Bullets, USA
The XPB represents Barnes' decades of copper bullet development, offering magnum handgun shooters a premium projectile that combines accuracy with terminal effectiveness. Professional guides and hunters choose these bullets when maximum performance is non-negotiable.