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Barnes Banded Solid 50 Bmg (0.510'''') Bullets - 50 Caliber (0.510'''') 800gr Banded Solid 20/Box
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SKU: 100033000
Overview
Built for dangerous-game hunting and other high-stakes field use, these 50 caliber 800gr solid bullets are intended for situations where deep, straight tracking matters. Barnes describes the Banded Solids as machined from a homogenous copper/zinc alloy, with bands cut into the shank to relieve pressure and help reduce fouling. The nose design is meant to track more directly through dense muscle and bone, and the bullets are weight-matched with TSX bullets of the same caliber for use alongside expanding loads without changing point of impact. This is a specialized option for hunters who need a non-expanding bullet for the largest game, rather than a general-purpose choice.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Machined From
Homogenous copper/zinc alloy for a
Multiple Bands
On the shank are designed
New Nose
Design is described as tracking
Weight-matched Tsx
TSX bullets of the same
20 Bullets
Per box provides a practical
Key Features
- Barnes Banded Solid bullets in 50 BMG / 50 caliber (.510)
- 800-grain solid bullet, packaged 20 per box
- Machined from a homogenous copper/zinc alloy
- Multiple bands on the shank are designed to relieve pressure and reduce 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 use without changing point of impact
Best Used For
- Dangerous-game hunters needing a non-expanding bullet for large, heavy animals
- Shooters who want weight-matched interchangeability with TSX bullets of the same caliber
- Hunters working through dense muscle and bone where straight tracking matters
- Users seeking a solid bullet option for fur-bearing game with reduced hide damage
Specifications
| Bandsrings | Multiple bands, or rings, cut into the shank |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | Banded Solid |
| Bullet Weight | 800gr |
| Caliber | 50 Caliber (0.510'''') |
| Deflection On Heavy Bone | won't disintegrate or deflect on heavy bone |
| Fouling | virtually eliminate fouling |
| Game Use | dangerous 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 |
| Spitzer | Banded Solid Spitzers |
| Weight Matched | TSX Bullets of the same caliber |
Pros
- Machined from homogenous copper/zinc alloy for a solid, one-piece bullet construction.
- Multiple bands on the shank are designed to relieve pressure and reduce 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 use without point-of-impact change.
- 20 bullets per box provides a practical quantity for big-game loading needs.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for dangerous-game use, so it is a specialized choice rather than a general-purpose hunting bullet.
- As a solid bullet, it is not intended to provide the same terminal effect as an expanding design.
- The 800-grain weight and .50 BMG/.510 caliber format limit it to compatible rifles and loads.
- The product description emphasizes reduced fouling and point-of-impact consistency with weight-matched TSX bullets, but actual results still depend on the specific firearm and load setup.
Suggested Comparisons
- Dangerous game bullets
- Solid non-expanding bullets
- Big-bore hunting bullets
- Heavy-caliber reloading components
Suggested Accessories
- Ammunition storage box
- Rifle cleaning kit
- Bullet puller
- Reloading press
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Barnes Banded Solid bullet designed for?
It is described as a Banded Solid bullet for dangerous game and life-threatening situations. The product copy says it is intended to put the largest animal down.
What material is the bullet made from?
The source states it is machined from a homogenous copper/zinc alloy.
Does the design include features to reduce fouling?
Yes. The description says multiple bands, or rings, cut into the shank relieve pressure and virtually eliminate fouling.
Can these bullets be used interchangeably with TSX bullets?
The source says they are weight-matched with TSX bullets of the same caliber and can be interchanged with expanding bullets without varying point of impact.
How many bullets come in a box?
This product is listed as 20/Box.