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Barnes Spit-Fire T-Ez Bullets - Spit-Fire 50 Caliber (0.510'''') 290gr T-Ex Flat Base 15/Box
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SKU: 749065028
Overview
Built for muzzleloader hunters who want easier loading without giving up precision, this bullet is designed to seat with less ramrod pressure, even in tight bores. The sabot and flat-base design support straightforward loading, while the 100% copper construction and polymer tip are intended to promote expansion across both close and extended ranges. It is a practical choice for hunters looking for a .50-caliber projectile suited to accurate shot placement and controlled terminal performance.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Sabot Design
Reduces ramrod pressure for easier
Flat-base .50-caliber
Bullets are made for muzzleloader
Polymer Tip
Is designed to enhance expansion
Built From
100% copper for a consistent
Designed Expand
Six cutting petals
Key Features
- Designed for easier loading in tight-bores muzzleloaders
- Sabot reduces ramrod pressure needed to load and seat
- 50-caliber, 290-grain flat-base bullet design
- 100% copper construction with polymer tip
- Built to expand at close and extended range
- Packaged 15 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Hunters using tight-bore .50-caliber muzzleloaders who want easier loading and seating
- Shooters seeking a flat-base sabot bullet for .50-caliber muzzleloader setups
- Users wanting a 290-grain option with polymer-tip expansion at close and extended range
- Muzzleloader hunters prioritizing 100% copper construction and Barnes T-EZ bullet design
- Those needing a 15-count box for range work or season-ready loading
Specifications
| Accuracy Claim | Match-grade accuracy |
|---|---|
| Base Type | Flat base |
| Bc Claim | Polymer tip boosts BC |
| Bullet Diameter | 0.510 in |
| Bullet Type | T-Ex Flat Base |
| Bullet Weight | 290 gr |
| Caliber | .50 caliber |
| Cutting Petals | Six razor-edge cutting petals |
| Expansion Claim | Expands at close and extended range |
| Load Ease Claim | Loads easier in tight bores |
| Material | 100% copper |
| Quantity | 15/Box |
| Sabot Included | Yes |
| Tip Type | Polymer tip |
Pros
- Sabot design reduces ramrod pressure for easier loading and seating in tight bores.
- Flat-base .50-caliber bullets are made for muzzleloader use.
- Polymer tip is designed to enhance expansion and boost ballistic coefficient.
- Built from 100% copper for a consistent all-copper bullet construction.
- Designed to expand at both close and extended range with six cutting petals.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for easier loading in tight bores, but the sabot-based setup adds another component to manage when loading.
- The 290-grain weight and flat-base design may require load development to match a specific muzzleloader and shooting setup.
- The polymer tip is intended to support expansion and ballistic coefficient, but performance will still depend on the rifle, powder charge, and range.
- Pack size is 15 bullets per box, which may be limiting for shooters who want a larger supply for extended practice.
Suggested Comparisons
- Muzzleloader bullets
- Saboted bullets
- Deer hunting projectiles
- Big-game hunting bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Muzzleloader sabot
- Powder measure
- Bullet starter
- Cleaning rod
Frequently Asked Questions
What muzzleloader caliber is this Barnes Spit-Fire T-EZ bullet designed for?
It is listed as a .50 caliber (0.510") muzzleloader bullet.
Does this bullet use a sabot?
Yes. The product description says a sabot reduces the ramrod pressure required to load and seat the bullet.
What is the bullet construction?
The source data says these are 100% copper bullets with a polymer tip and a flat base.
How many bullets come in a box?
The product title lists 15 bullets per box.
What does Barnes say about the expansion design?
The description says the bullets expand at both close and extended range and create six cutting petals.