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Barnes Banded Solid 50 Bmg (0.510'''') Bullets - 50 Caliber (0.510'''') 750gr Banded Solid 20/Box
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SKU: 100032999
Overview
Built for dangerous-game applications, this 50 caliber, 750-grain solid bullet is intended for hunters who need a non-expanding option in serious, high-stakes situations. Barnes describes the banded design as helping relieve pressure and reduce fouling, while the new nose profile is meant to track straighter through dense muscle and bone. It is also weight-matched with TSX bullets of the same caliber, allowing it to be interchanged with expanding bullets without changing point of impact. This is a specialized choice for demanding use rather than a general-purpose hunting bullet.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
750-grain 50
Caliber Banded Solid design for
Homogenous Copper/zinc
Alloy construction is stated to
Multiple Bands
On the shank are designed
New Nose
Design is described as tracking
Weight-matched Tsx
TSX bullets of the same
Key Features
- Barnes Banded Solids for 50 BMG / 50 caliber (.510) applications
- 750-grain Banded Solid bullets, packaged 20 per box
- Machined from homogenous copper/zinc alloy
- Multiple bands on the shank are designed to relieve pressure and reduce fouling
- New nose design is intended to track straighter through dense muscle and bone
- Weight-matched with TSX bullets of the same caliber for interchangeable point of impact
Best Used For
- Hunters pursuing dangerous game where a non-expanding solid bullet is required
- Shooters who want a weight-matched option interchangeable with TSX bullets of the same caliber
- Users seeking a bullet design intended to reduce fouling during repeated use
- Hunters needing a solid bullet for dense muscle and heavy-bone penetration scenarios
- Those loading for fur-bearing game and looking to minimize damage with a solid spitzer
Specifications
| Bandsrings | Multiple bands, or rings, cut into the shank |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | Banded Solid |
| Bullet Weight | 750gr |
| Caliber | 50 Caliber (0.510'''') |
| Country Of Origin | Barnes Bullets |
| Deflection On Heavy Bone | won't disintegrate or deflect on heavy bone |
| Fouling | virtually eliminate fouling |
| Game Application | fur-bearing game |
| Interchangeable With Expanding Bullets | Yes |
| Material | homogenous copper/zinc alloy |
| Nose Design | New nose design |
| Point Of Impact Variation | without varying point of impact |
| Quantity | 20/Box |
| Use | dangerous game |
| Weight Matched With | TSX Bullets of the same caliber |
Pros
- 750-grain 50 caliber Banded Solid design for dangerous game applications
- Homogenous copper/zinc alloy construction is stated to resist disintegration on heavy bone
- Multiple bands on the shank are designed to relieve pressure and virtually eliminate fouling
- New nose design is described as tracking straighter through dense muscle and bone
- Weight-matched with TSX bullets of the same caliber for interchangeable point of impact
- 20 bullets per box for convenient load development and field use
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for dangerous game use, so it is not a general-purpose hunting bullet for lighter applications.
- The solid construction is intended to avoid expansion, which means it is not suited to situations where controlled expansion is desired.
- The product is weight-matched with TSX bullets of the same caliber, but that interchangeability is limited to compatible loads and point-of-impact setup.
- The 20-count box may be more than needed for occasional use, depending on your rifle and hunting plans.
Suggested Comparisons
- Dangerous game bullets
- Solid bullets
- Big-bore rifle bullets
- Hunting bullet components
Suggested Accessories
- Ammunition storage box
- Cartridge case
- Reloading press
- Bullet puller
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Barnes Banded Solid intended for?
It is described as a solid bullet for dangerous game and life-threatening situations, where the goal is to put very large animals down.
What caliber and bullet weight are listed for this product?
The product title lists it as 50 BMG / 50 caliber (0.510") and 750 grain, with 20 bullets per box.
What material is the bullet made from?
The description says the bullets are machined from a homogenous copper/zinc alloy.
What do the bands on the shank do?
According to the description, the multiple bands or rings cut into the shank relieve pressure and virtually eliminate fouling.
Can these be interchanged with expanding bullets without changing point of impact?
The description says Barnes Banded Solids are weight-matched with TSX bullets of the same caliber and can be interchanged with expanding bullets without varying point of impact.