
Barnes .223 Remington 55gr VOR-TX TSX Flat Base Ammo
All Barnes .223 Remington 55gr VOR-TX TSX Flat Base Ammo Prices
DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
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Sentry Ammo | 20 | $30.98 | $9.10 | $40.08 | $2.00 |
Black Basin Outdoors | 20 | $33.02 | $7.10 | $40.12 | $2.01 |
All Barnes .223 Remington 55gr VOR-TX TSX Flat Base Ammo Specs
Barnes .223 Remington 55gr VOR-TX TSX Flat Base Ammo Bullet Drop and Load Data
Product Overview
Barnes raises the bar with their VOR-TX TSX load in .223 Remington. This isn't your standard copper-washed lead core bullet - it's machined from solid copper, featuring Barnes' proven Triple-Shock X design. At 3240 fps, this 55-grain projectile delivers bone-crushing energy while maintaining structural integrity that lead-core bullets can only dream about. Four precisely engineered expansion petals open up on impact, creating devastating wound channels without losing an ounce of weight.
Take this round into the field, and you'll quickly understand why copper construction matters. Whether you're after whitetail deer or pesky coyotes, the TSX bullet penetrates deep and opens wide, creating exit wounds that leave clear blood trails. That 1282 ft-lbs of muzzle energy isn't just a number - it's insurance against tough quarry. And since it's lead-free, you can hunt anywhere, including California and other areas with strict ammunition regulations.
While premium ammunition usually means compromises, this VOR-TX load breaks that rule. The flat-base design delivers exceptional accuracy without the fouling issues common to other mono-metal bullets. You might pay more per round, but you're getting devastating terminal performance, consistent accuracy, and versatility that makes this load equally suited for duty use or serious hunting. Just be prepared for your hunting buddies to start asking what you're shooting when they see the results.
Pros and Cons
Advantages
- Triple-groove expansion design creates consistent wound channels for ethical harvests
- Optimized 3240 fps velocity sweet spot balances accuracy with terminal performance
- Purpose-built flat base design aids in close to mid-range precision
- Practical balance of expansion and penetration for versatile field use
Disadvantages
- Less resistant to core-jacket separation compared to bonded alternatives
- Terminal performance drops off more rapidly at extended ranges
- May require fine-tuning of zero when switching from standard practice ammo