Barnes LRX Long-Range X Bullets .338 Lapua .338" 280 gr LRXBT 50/ct

The Barnes LRX Long-Range X Bullets .338 Lapua .338" 280 gr LRXBT are purpose-built projectiles designed for extreme-distance rifle applications where precision and terminal performance demand uncompromising engineering. These bullets serve dedicated long-range hunters, competitive precision shooters, and tactical marksmen who require consistent accuracy beyond 1,000 yards. The .338 Lapua Magnum platform has earned its reputation for delivering devastating downrange energy, and Barnes ammunition harnesses this capability through meticulous bullet design that maintains velocity stability and predictable flight characteristics across extended ranges.

The 280-grain construction represents the optimal mass-to-ballistic-coefficient ratio for the .338 Lapua platform, providing superior sectional density that penetrates deep into target media while maintaining trajectory predictability. Barnes' proprietary X-Bullet technology eliminates lead-core construction in favor of a homogeneous copper alloy design, eliminating lead separation and ensuring consistent expansion across velocity ranges—critical when shots extend into wind-shear conditions or when impact velocity varies significantly due to extreme distance. The boat-tail design reduces drag and improves ballistic coefficient, while the hollow-point cavity ensures controlled expansion that maximizes energy transfer without fragmentation that compromises deep penetration on larger game.

This 50-round box configuration suits reloaders and ammunition developers who demand small-run precision testing before committing to full production loads. The .338 Lapua platform's inherent accuracy, combined with Barnes' exacting manufacturing tolerances, makes this bullet selection ideal for those building custom long-range systems where every tenth of a grain matters. Shooters working with .338 Lapua Magnum rifles—whether custom builds or factory platforms—will find these projectiles responsive to careful load development, yielding sub-minute-of-angle groups when paired with quality brass, primers, and powders calibrated for the cartridge's operating parameters. Shooters should verify rifling twist rates and barrel length compatibility to optimize velocity and stability for intended range distances.