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Tipped Tsx(R) 6.5mm (.264'''') Polymer Tip Boat Tail Rifle Bullets - 6.5mm (0.264'''') 120gr Ttsx Boat Tail 50/Box
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SKU: 749009084
Overview
Designed for hunters who want a controlled-expansion bullet with a polymer tip, this Barnes option is built to combine a higher ballistic coefficient with reliable initiation on impact. Its all-copper construction, re-engineered nose cavity, and precisely cut shank rings are presented as features aimed at rapid expansion, deep penetration, and maximum weight retention. Offered in 6.5mm (.264) 120-grain form and packaged 50 per box, it suits serious rifle hunters looking for a purpose-built hunting bullet rather than a general-purpose load component.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
Polymer Tip
Helps boost ballistic coefficient and
Re-engineered Nose
Cavity is designed for faster
All-copper Construction
No fragmentation
Rapid Expansion
Maximum weight retention
Listed As
28% deeper penetration than lead-core
Key Features
- 6.5mm (.264) 120gr TTSX Boat Tail rifle bullets
- Polymer tip boosts ballistic coefficient and initiates expansion
- Re-engineered nose cavity is designed for faster expansion
- All-copper construction with no fragmentation
- Multiple engineered rings are cut into the bullet shank
- Packaged 50 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Hunters loading 6.5mm (.264) rifles for controlled-expansion hunting applications
- Shooters wanting a polymer-tipped bullet designed to initiate expansion on impact
- Reloaders seeking all-copper bullets with maximum weight retention and no fragmentation
- Hunters prioritizing deeper penetration in medium-game field use
- Users who want a 50-count box for repeated range testing and hunting loads
Specifications
| Boat Tail | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter | 6.5mm (0.264'''') |
| Bullet Type | Ttsx Boat Tail |
| Bullet Weight | 120gr |
| Construction | all-copper construction |
| Features | polymer tip boosts B.C. and initiates expansion; re-engineered nose cavity provides faster expansion; no fragmentation; rapid expansion; 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets; maximum weight retention; multiple, precisely engineered rings cut into the bullet shank |
| Quantity | 50/Box |
| Tip Type | polymer tip |
Pros
- Polymer tip helps boost 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
- Listed as 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets
- Multiple engineered rings cut into the bullet shank
Considerations & Trade-offs
- All-copper construction and a 120gr .264" bullet weight may not suit every rifle or load preference, so compatibility should be confirmed before use.
- The polymer tip and re-engineered nose cavity are designed to initiate expansion, which means this is a purpose-built hunting bullet rather than a general-purpose option.
- The product is sold in a 50/box count, so it may be more than needed for occasional use or load development.
- The description emphasizes rapid expansion and maximum weight retention, but real-world results will still depend on the rifle, load, and target conditions.
Suggested Comparisons
- Hunting bullets
- Polymer tip bullets
- Boat tail bullets
- All-copper bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press
- Bullet seating die
- Powder scale
- Calipers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this box of Barnes Tipped TSX bullets?
The product is listed as 6.5mm (.264) 120gr TTSX Boat Tail bullets, packaged 50 bullets per box.
What are the main design features of these bullets?
According to the product description, these bullets use all-copper construction, a polymer tip, a boat-tail design, and multiple precisely engineered rings cut into the bullet shank.
What is the purpose of the polymer tip?
The description says the polymer tip boosts ballistic coefficient and initiates expansion.
Does the product description say what kind of terminal performance to expect?
The description states that the re-engineered nose cavity provides faster expansion and describes the terminal performance as devastating, but it does not provide test data or specific conditions.
Are there any performance trade-offs mentioned?
The source notes rapid expansion, maximum weight retention, and no fragmentation. It also states 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets, but no additional trade-offs are specified.