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Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X 22 Caliber (0.224'''') Bullets - 22 Caliber (0.224'''') 55gr Ttsx Boat Tail 50/Box
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Overview
Designed for hunters loading .224-caliber rifles, these 55-grain tipped bullets combine a copper body with multiple ring construction and a streamlined polymer tip to support longer-range shooting. The re-engineered nose cavity is intended to promote faster expansion, while the boat-tail profile helps round out the design for precision-oriented use. With 50 bullets per box, this option suits shooters who want a hunting bullet built around controlled expansion and consistent weight retention.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Streamlined Polymer
Tip is designed to improve
Re-engineered Nose
Cavity promotes faster expansion than
Copper Body
Multiple ring construction matches the
Nearly 100%
Weight retention is stated in
55-grain 22
Caliber TTSX boat tail configuration
Key Features
- 22 caliber (.224) 55gr TTSX boat tail bullets
- Streamlined polymer tip designed to improve long-range ballistics
- Copper body with multiple ring construction
- Re-engineered nose cavity for faster expansion
- Nearly 100% weight retention
- Packaged 50 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Hunters loading .224-inch bullets for long-range shots where streamlined ballistics matter
- Shooters wanting a tipped bullet design with copper body and multiple ring construction
- Users prioritizing fast expansion and nearly 100% weight retention in a hunting bullet
- Reloaders seeking 55-grain .224 caliber bullets packaged 50 per box for field use
Specifications
| Accuracy | Deadly accuracy |
|---|---|
| Ballistics | Streamlined polymer tip to improve long-range ballistics |
| Bullet Type | Ttsx Boat Tail |
| Bullet Weight | 55gr |
| Caliber | 22 Caliber (0.224'''') |
| Construction | Copper body, multiple ring construction |
| Expansion | Even faster expansion than the TSX |
| Nose Cavity | Re-engineered nose cavity |
| Quantity | 50/Box |
| Terminal Performance | Excellent terminal performance |
| Tip Material | Polymer tip |
| Weight Retention | Nearly 100% |
Pros
- Streamlined polymer tip is designed to improve long-range ballistics.
- Re-engineered nose cavity promotes faster expansion than the TSX.
- Copper body with multiple ring construction matches the Tipped TSX design.
- Nearly 100% weight retention is stated in the product description.
- 55-grain 22 caliber TTSX boat tail configuration is clearly specified.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for .224"/22 caliber use, so it is not a general-purpose option for other chamberings.
- The tipped, boat-tail design is aimed at improved long-range ballistics, which may be more than needed for shorter-range applications.
- As a 50-count box, it may require more frequent reordering for high-volume shooters.
- The product description emphasizes expansion and weight retention, but real-world results still depend on the rifle, load development, and game conditions.
Suggested Comparisons
- .224 caliber hunting bullets
- Tipped monolithic bullets
- Boat tail bullets
- Reloading bullets for varmint and small-game loads
Suggested Accessories
- Ammunition storage box
- Bullet puller
- Reloading scale
- Reloading die set
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and bullet weight is this Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X load offered in?
This product is listed as 22 Caliber (0.224") bullets in 55 grain (55gr) weight.
How many bullets come in a box?
The product title lists this as a 50/Box offering.
What is different about the Tipped TSX compared with the standard TSX description here?
The source says the Tipped TSX adds a streamlined polymer tip to the TSX design, along with a re-engineered nose cavity.
What terminal-performance claims are provided in the product data?
The description states that the tip and re-engineered nose cavity provide even faster expansion than the TSX, with nearly 100% weight retention, deadly accuracy, and excellent terminal performance.
Does the source list the bullet’s exact dimensions or construction details beyond the description?
No. The provided data mentions a copper body and multiple ring construction, but it does not give blade steel, blade length, overall length, weight beyond 55gr, handle material, sheath material, or other unsupported specifications.