SKU: BX30185
UPC: 716876224524
MPN: 30185
Barnes Tipped TSX (TTSX) Bullets in .224" caliber, 50 grain are purpose-built for small-caliber precision shooting applications where controlled expansion and barrier-blind performance are essential. The polymer tip design increases ballistic coefficient, improving retained velocity and energy delivery downrange while maintaining the reliability and accuracy demands of duty, hunting, and competitive shooters working with .22 centerfire platforms.
The all-copper construction eliminates lead shedding and ensures consistent weight retention through barrier materials—a critical advantage in duty scenarios or regions with lead-free ammunition mandates. Upon impact, the four razor-sharp petals deliver controlled expansion to approximately 1.5 times original diameter, generating the shock necessary for reliable incapacitation while minimizing over-penetration risk. The 50 grain weight is optimized for the velocity envelope of .22 centerfire cartridges, delivering measurable kinetic transfer without excessive barrel stress. Each box contains 50 rounds, allowing shooters to maintain supply for training cycles or duty rotation without excessive restocking burden.
This load is ideal for law enforcement and civilian defensive shooters utilizing .22 centerfire rifles or carbines, as well as precision shooters and hunters requiring barrier-blind terminal performance. The TTSX platform has seen consistent adoption in professional and competition contexts where ammunition performance integrity directly impacts mission outcomes. Barnes ammunition engineering prioritizes function across velocity variations and barrier materials, making these rounds suitable for both standard range training and duty-critical applications.
The .224" diameter ensures compatibility with standard .22 centerfire rifle chambers. Reloaders and volume shooters value the consistency of Barnes projectiles for handload development, and the all-copper construction provides excellent case life and component longevity across multiple firing cycles.
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