Barnes VOR-TX 5.56 NATO 62 Grain TSX Boat-Tail Solid Copper Rifle Ammunition (MPN: 31190)
Product Description
Hunters and tactical shooters taking to the field with 5.56 NATO carbines and rifles often encounter terminal performance limitations when using traditional lead-core jacketed bullets. Standard full metal jacket or traditional soft point rounds frequently fragment too early or fail to hold together when striking heavy shoulder bone or dense soft tissue, resulting in shallow penetration and unpredictable tracking. Barnes Bullets solves this engineering barrier with their VOR-TX 5.56 NATO 62-grain TSX (Triple-Shock X) Boat-Tail load, providing 100% weight retention, extreme penetration depth, and match-grade flight accuracy in a modern hunting profile.
Proudly manufactured in Mona, Utah, this premium centerfire rifle cartridge is built around a precision-machined monolithic 62-grain TSX Boat-Tail projectile. Crafted entirely from solid copper, the lead-free design features a hollow nose cavity with deep internal stress grooves. Upon target contact, hydraulic pressure forces the copper nose to peel back into four sharp, razor-like petals that expand to double the original bullet diameter. Because there is no lead core to separate from a jacket, the TSX projectile retains nearly 100% of its initial weight, driving deep through tough hide and heavy bone structure. Formed with a boat-tail heel and exterior pressure-relief rings around the shank, it reduces barrel copper fouling, lowers chamber pressures, and maximizes ballistic efficiency downrange.
In the field and across tactical training barriers, this high-velocity load operates with flawless mechanical authority in AR-15 and bolt-action platforms chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO. Fired from a standard barrel, it leaves the muzzle at a blistering 3,000 FPS with 1,239 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, yielding a flat trajectory and excellent wind deflection resistance. Premium virgin brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and responsive non-corrosive Boxer primers ensure smooth feeding, tight chamber seals, and long life at the reloading bench. Packaged in a 20-round box, Barnes VOR-TX 5.56 NATO stands out as an elite choice for feral hog eradication, deer hunting, and barrier-blind defense setups.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Shipping Restrictions: Centerfire rifle ammunition procurement regulations strictly apply. All purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and assume full legal responsibility for adhering to local, state, and federal laws. Due to standard freight transit rules, ammunition cannot be shipped via air or delivered to Alaska, Hawaii, or US territories. Deliveries destined for California and New York must ship directly to an authorized FFL dealer or registered ammunition vendor. Residents of Illinois must provide a valid FOID card alongside a matching state ID prior to order processing, and local delivery prohibitions affect specific jurisdictions inside Illinois (including Chicago), Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. Armorer Tip: Ensure your rifle is specifically chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO or .223 Wylde to handle NATO chamber pressures safely. The monolithic copper TSX design stabilizes exceptionally well in standard 1:7" and 1:8" barrel twist rates.
Key Features
- **100% Solid Copper Monolithic TSX:** Lead-free copper construction retains nearly 100% weight for deep, straight-line bone penetration.
- **Four-Petal Expansion Technology:** Hollow nose cavity opens into four sharp, razor-edged copper petals that double the cutting diameter.
- **Low-Fouling Shank Grooves:** Engineered rings along the bullet body lower pressure, reduce bore fouling, and improve flight stability.
- **Boat-Tail Aerodynamic Profile:** High ballistic coefficient shape delivers flat downrange trajectories and tight terminal groupings.
- **First-Run Reloadable Brass:** Encased in premium Boxer-primed virgin brass cases for flawless semi-automatic extraction dynamics.
Product Specifications
- **Brand:** Barnes Bullets
- **Product Line:** VOR-TX
- **Caliber:** 5.56x45mm NATO
- **Bullet Weight:** 62 Grain
- **Bullet Type:** TSX Boat Tail (Triple-Shock X Solid Copper)
- **Muzzle Velocity:** 3,000 FPS
- **Muzzle Energy:** 1,239 ft-lbs
- **Casing Material:** Virgin Brass
- **Primer Type:** Small Rifle, Boxer (Reloadable, Non-Corrosive)
- **MPN:** 31190
- **UPC:** 716876150939
- **Box Quantity:** 20 Rounds
