Barnes Bullets Tipped TSX BT .323 160gr - 50 Count

The Barnes Bullets Tipped TSX BT .323 160gr rifle bullet delivers the proven stopping power of Barnes' legendary TSX platform with added aerodynamic advantage. Built for hunters who demand precision, penetration, and consistency from their reloads, these all-copper projectiles combine the speed of a polymer-tipped design with the legendary reliability that has made TSX bullets a benchmark for accuracy and terminal performance in the field.

Each Tipped TSX BT round features Barnes' signature all-copper construction—a design that eliminates fragmentation and retains weight through tough game, delivering deeper penetration than traditional lead-core bullets. The polymer tip serves dual purpose: it boosts the ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectories and wind resistance, and it initiates rapid, controlled expansion on impact. The re-engineered nose cavity amplifies expansion velocity, ensuring devastating terminal performance the instant the bullet meets its mark.

What sets the TSX apart is the precision-engineered ring system cut into the bullet's shank. These grooves function as relief valves, allowing copper material to expand into them under bore pressure rather than flowing chaotically from front to base. The result is measurably lower pressure signatures, reduced copper fouling in your barrel, and the ability to safely load to higher velocities without excess heat or pressure spikes. Those same rings alter barrel harmonics in ways that shooters and handloaders have long reported translate to tighter groups and more forgiving loads.

Available in a 50-count box, these .323 caliber, 160-grain bullets suit reloaders working with European and metric rifle cartridges. Whether you're developing precision hunting loads or fine-tuning your accuracy at distance, the Tipped TSX BT provides the consistency and performance that have earned this bullet family respect across decades of field use.

Key Features

• All-copper construction for complete weight retention and no fragmentation
• Polymer tip increases ballistic coefficient and initiates rapid expansion
• Re-engineered nose cavity designed for faster, more predictable expansion
• Precision-engineered rings reduce bore pressure and copper fouling
• Ring design enhances barrel harmonics for improved accuracy
• Boat-tail profile for enhanced aerodynamics and downrange stability
• Proven track record for consistent, tight-grouping performance

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles and calibers do .323 160gr bullets fit?

The .323 diameter is used in European and metric rifle cartridges, including those chambered in .323 Weatherby Magnum and similar metric rifle platforms. Confirm your specific rifle's chamber and consult published load data before assembly.

How deep do Barnes TSX bullets penetrate compared to standard hunting rounds?

Barnes Tipped TSX bullets deliver approximately 28% deeper penetration than traditional lead-core bullets, a result of their all-copper construction and weight retention through the target.

Can I safely load Tipped TSX BT bullets to higher velocities?

The engineered rings cut into the bullet shank reduce pressure buildup during acceleration down the bore, which allows for safe loading to higher velocities than many conventional designs. Always consult published reloading data specific to your rifle and cartridge combination, and work up loads conservatively.

What is the polymer tip for, and does it affect accuracy?

The polymer tip raises the ballistic coefficient for improved aerodynamics and wind resistance, and it initiates reliable expansion on impact. The tip does not negatively affect the legendary accuracy for which TSX bullets are known; in fact, the engineered ring system enhances barrel harmonics in ways many shooters report further improves group consistency.