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Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X 30 Caliber (0.308'''') Bullets - 30 Caliber (0.308'''') 165gr Ttsx Boat Tail 50/Box
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SKU: 100032969
Overview
Built for hunters who want a premium .30 caliber bullet option for extended-range shooting, this 165-grain TTSX boat tail combines Barnes’ copper-body, multiple-ring design with a streamlined polymer tip. The re-engineered nose cavity is intended to promote faster expansion, while the design emphasizes nearly 100% weight retention and accurate flight. It is a practical choice for hunters looking for a bullet that balances long-range ballistic design with terminal performance.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Streamlined Polymer
Tip is designed to improve
Re-engineered Nose
Cavity supports faster expansion than
Nearly 100%
Weight retention is stated in
Copper Body
Multiple ring construction matches the
Packaged 50-count
Box for range and field
Key Features
- 30 caliber (.308) 165gr TTSX boat tail bullets
- Tipped TSX design with streamlined polymer tip
- Copper body with multiple ring construction
- Re-engineered nose cavity for faster expansion
- Designed for nearly 100% weight retention
- Packaged 50 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Hunters wanting a 30 caliber bullet for longer-range shots with streamlined tip design
- Shooters prioritizing rapid expansion and nearly full weight retention in game bullets
- Those loading 165-grain .308 bullets for hunting applications requiring consistent terminal performance
- Hunters seeking a boat tail bullet option for improved long-range ballistic use
- Reloaders wanting Barnes Tipped TSX bullets in a 50-count box for field-ready cartridges
Specifications
| Accuracy Claim | Deadly accuracy |
|---|---|
| Ballistics Claim | Streamlined polymer tip to improve long-range ballistics |
| Bullet Type | Ttsx Boat Tail |
| Bullet Weight | 165gr |
| Caliber | 30 Caliber (0.308'''') |
| Construction | Copper body, multiple ring construction |
| Expansion Claim | Even faster expansion than the TSX |
| Nose Cavity | Re-engineered nose cavity |
| Quantity | 50/Box |
| Terminal Performance Claim | Excellent terminal performance |
| Tip Type | Polymer Tip |
| Weight Retention | Nearly 100% |
Pros
- Streamlined polymer tip is designed to improve long-range ballistics.
- Re-engineered nose cavity supports faster expansion than the TSX.
- Nearly 100% weight retention is stated in the product description.
- Copper body with multiple ring construction matches the TSX design.
- Packaged in a 50-count box for range and field preparation.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- These are component bullets, so they require a compatible load setup and are not a ready-to-use hunting round.
- The tipped design is intended to improve long-range ballistics, which may be more specialized than hunters need for shorter-range applications.
- The product description emphasizes rapid expansion and nearly 100% weight retention, but real-world performance still depends on proper load development and shot placement.
- Sold as a 50-count box, which may be more than needed for occasional use but less convenient for those wanting a smaller quantity.
Suggested Comparisons
- 30 caliber hunting bullets
- Tipped monolithic bullets
- Boat tail bullets
- Reloading components
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading dies
- Powder scale
- Bullet puller
- Cartridge storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and bullet weight is this product?
This is a 30 caliber (0.308") bullet in 165 grain weight.
How many bullets come in the box?
The product is sold as a 50-count box.
What design features are listed for these bullets?
The description says they use a copper body with multiple ring construction, plus a streamlined polymer tip and a re-engineered nose cavity.
What is the main difference between these and standard TSX bullets?
According to the description, the Tipped TSX adds a streamlined polymer tip to the TSX design.
What performance claims are provided in the product data?
The source states that the tip and re-engineered nose cavity are intended to improve long-range ballistics and provide faster expansion with nearly 100% weight retention. No other performance details are provided.