SKU: BX30180
UPC: 716876224432
MPN: 30180
The Barnes TSX Bullets .22 caliber .224" 53 grain flat base ammunition (50 rounds per box) represents a proven copper-constructed projectile engineered for expanding terminal performance and deep tissue penetration. Built from 100 percent copper construction, TSX bullets are designed to expand upon impact, producing four razor-sharp cutting petals that create a devastating wound channel while maintaining complete weight retention through dense bone and soft tissue.
The 53-grain weight in .224" diameter delivers optimal velocity characteristics for small-caliber applications, with the flat base design providing consistent feeding and reliable ballistic performance. Weight retention—a critical factor in terminal effectiveness—ensures the bullet doesn't fragment or shed mass on impact, allowing the four expanded petals to penetrate consistently and create maximum tissue destruction. This controlled expansion and weight retention combination distinguishes TSX ammunition from traditional lead-core or fragmenting designs that lose mass and velocity in heavy game or barrier situations.
Shooters pursuing small game, varmint control, or precision rifle training benefit from TSX's inherent accuracy characteristics and terminal predictability. The 50-round box format provides economical purchasing for shooters who handload or maintain consistent practice regimens. Barnes TSX ammunition is recognized in the hunting and shooting community for delivering consistent one-shot-kill capability, making it a choice for hunters and tactical marksmen who prioritize terminal performance and ammunition reliability across extended shooting sessions.
The .224" diameter is standard for 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, and other common small-caliber rifle platforms, ensuring broad compatibility with widely available firearms. TSX's copper construction eliminates lead exposure concerns for both shooters and hunters, meeting environmental and range-safety standards in jurisdictions with lead-ammunition restrictions.
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