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Tipped Tsx(R) 338 Cal (.338'''') Polymer Tip Boat Tail Rifle Bullets - 338 Caliber (0.338'''') 225gr Ttsx Boat Tail 50/Box
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Overview
Built for hunters loading .338 caliber rifles, these 225-grain bullets combine a polymer tip with the TSX design to support expansion and improve ballistic coefficient. The re-engineered nose cavity is intended to promote faster opening, while the all-copper construction and multiple rings cut into the shank are part of the bullet’s design. Barnes positions this option for hunting applications where rapid expansion, weight retention, and deeper penetration are priorities. It is a specialized choice for shooters who want a premium hunting bullet in a 50-count box for field use and load development.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Polymer Tip
Helps initiate expansion and boosts
All-copper Construction
No fragmentation
Rapid Expansion
Re-engineered nose cavity
Maximum Weight
Retention for controlled bullet performance
Multiple Engineered
Rings cut into the shank
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.
- Rapid expansion and maximum weight retention.
- Multiple engineered rings are cut into the bullet shank.
- 50 bullets per box; 225-grain .338 caliber TTSX boat tail design.
Best Used For
- Hunters loading .338 caliber rifles for controlled-expansion big-game use
- Shooters wanting a polymer-tipped bullet with all-copper construction
- Users prioritizing rapid expansion and maximum weight retention in the field
- Reloaders seeking a 225-grain TSX boat tail option for hunting applications
Specifications
| Accuracy Claim | One of the most accurate hunting bullets available |
|---|---|
| Bc Boost | Yes |
| Boat Tail | Yes |
| Bullet Type | TTSX Boat Tail |
| Bullet Weight | 225gr |
| Caliber | .338 |
| Construction | All-copper |
| Expansion | Rapid expansion |
| Fragmentation | No fragmentation |
| Nose Cavity | Re-engineered |
| 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 |
| Tip Material | Polymer Tip |
| Weight Retention | Maximum weight retention |
Pros
- Polymer tip helps initiate expansion and boosts ballistic coefficient.
- All-copper construction with no fragmentation.
- Rapid expansion and re-engineered nose cavity.
- Maximum weight retention for controlled bullet performance.
- Multiple engineered rings cut into the shank.
- 50 bullets per box for range or loading needs.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Polymer tip and re-engineered nose cavity are designed to initiate expansion, so this bullet is not intended for non-expanding applications.
- The 225gr .338 caliber configuration is a specific hunting setup, so it may not suit lighter-recoiling preferences or rifles chambered for other bullet weights.
- All-copper construction and maximum weight retention are part of the design, but they also make this a more specialized choice than conventional lead-core bullets.
- Sold in a 50/box count, which may be more than needed for occasional use but appropriate for load development and hunting inventory.
Suggested Comparisons
- Polymer-tip hunting bullets
- All-copper rifle bullets
- Boat-tail rifle bullets
- Lead-free hunting bullet options
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading dies
- Powder scale
- Bullet puller
- Reloading press
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and bullet weight is this Barnes Tipped TSX load offered in?
This product is listed as a .338 caliber bullet in 225 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 listed features include a polymer tip, a re-engineered nose cavity, all-copper construction, and multiple precisely engineered rings cut into the bullet shank.
What performance claims are provided by the manufacturer?
Barnes states that the polymer tip boosts ballistic coefficient and initiates expansion, the nose cavity provides faster expansion, and the bullet offers rapid expansion, no fragmentation, 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets, and maximum weight retention.
Is this bullet described as suitable for hunting use?
Yes. The product description presents it as a hunting bullet and says the TSX has proven to be one of the most accurate hunting bullets available, according to the manufacturer.