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Tipped Tsx(R) 338 Cal (.338'''') Polymer Tip Boat Tail Rifle Bullets - 338 Caliber (0.338'''') 185gr Ttsx Boat Tail 50/Box
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SKU: 749009056
Overview
Built for hunters who want a controlled-expansion bullet for big-game use, this Barnes offering combines a polymer tip with a re-engineered nose cavity to help initiate expansion. The all-copper construction is designed to avoid fragmentation while supporting rapid expansion and maximum weight retention. It also includes multiple precisely engineered rings cut into the shank, a feature associated with the TSX line. Packaged 50 per box, it suits shooters looking for a premium hunting bullet with a focus on penetration and terminal performance.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Polymer Tip
Is designed to boost ballistic
Re-engineered Nose
Cavity is described as promoting
All-copper Construction
No fragmentation is listed in
Multiple Engineered
Rings are cut into the
Packaged As
185-grain TTSX Boat Tail bullets,
Key Features
- Polymer tip boosts ballistic coefficient and initiates expansion.
- Re-engineered nose cavity is designed for faster expansion.
- All-copper construction with no fragmentation.
- Promotes rapid expansion and maximum weight retention.
- Listed as 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets.
- Multiple precisely engineered rings are cut into the bullet shank.
Best Used For
- Hunters loading .338 caliber rifles for controlled expansion and deep penetration on big game
- Shooters who want a polymer-tipped hunting bullet with all-copper construction
- Those seeking a 185-grain .338 bullet for precision-focused hunting applications
- Hunters prioritizing maximum weight retention and no-fragmentation bullet behavior
Specifications
| Bc Boost | Yes |
|---|---|
| Boat Tail | Yes |
| Bullet Type | Ttsx Boat Tail |
| Bullet Weight | 185gr |
| Caliber | 338 Caliber (0.338'''') |
| Construction | All-copper |
| Country Of Origin | Barnes Bullets |
| Expansion | Rapid expansion |
| Fragmentation | No fragmentation |
| Nose Cavity | Re-engineered nose cavity |
| Penetration | 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets |
| Polymer Tip | Yes |
| Quantity | 50/Box |
| Shank Rings | Multiple, precisely engineered rings cut into the bullet shank |
| Weight Retention | Maximum weight retention |
Pros
- Polymer tip is designed to boost ballistic coefficient and initiate expansion.
- Re-engineered nose cavity is described as promoting faster expansion.
- All-copper construction with no fragmentation is listed in the product data.
- Multiple engineered rings are cut into the bullet shank.
- Packaged as 185-grain TTSX Boat Tail bullets, 50 per box.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Polymer tip and re-engineered nose cavity are designed to initiate expansion, so this bullet is built around controlled expansion rather than non-expanding use.
- The all-copper construction and maximum weight retention may come with a different terminal behavior than lead-core bullets, which is a trade-off some hunters prefer to evaluate by application.
- The 185gr .338 caliber format is specialized, so it is best matched to rifles and loads already set up for this bullet weight and diameter.
- Packaged 50 per box, which is practical for load development and field use, but may be more than needed for occasional shooters.
Suggested Comparisons
- Big-game hunting bullets
- Polymer-tipped rifle bullets
- All-copper hunting bullets
- Boat-tail bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading dies
- Powder scale
- Bullet comparator
- Ammo storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and bullet weight is this Barnes Tipped TSX load offered in?
This product is listed as .338 caliber (0.338") and 185 grains.
How many bullets come in a box?
The product is sold as a 50/box package.
What design features are listed for these bullets?
The listed features include a polymer tip, boat tail design, all-copper construction, and multiple precisely engineered rings cut into the bullet shank.
What does the product description say the polymer tip does?
According to the description, the polymer tip boosts B.C. and initiates expansion.
What performance claims are provided in the source data?
The source states that these bullets are designed for rapid expansion, no fragmentation, maximum weight retention, and 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets. It also says the re-engineered nose cavity provides faster expansion. These are manufacturer claims from the provided description.