Barnes .223 Remington 55gr VOR-TX TSX Flat Base Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • PT
Barnes .223 Remington 55gr VOR-TX TSX Flat Base Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • PT
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3240 fps | 1282 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3118 fps | 1187 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 3000 fps | 1099 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 2885 fps | 1017 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2774 fps | 940 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2665 fps | 867 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 150 yds | 2559 fps | 800 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 175 yds | 2455 fps | 736 ft-lb | -1.8" |
| 200 yds | 2354 fps | 676 ft-lb | -3.1" |
| 225 yds | 2255 fps | 621 ft-lb | -4.7" |
| 250 yds | 2158 fps | 569 ft-lb | -6.8" |
| 275 yds | 2063 fps | 520 ft-lb | -9.4" |
| 300 yds | 1971 fps | 475 ft-lb | -12.5" |
| 325 yds | 1882 fps | 432 ft-lb | -16.1" |
| 350 yds | 1795 fps | 394 ft-lb | -20.4" |
| 375 yds | 1712 fps | 358 ft-lb | -25.3" |
| 400 yds | 1631 fps | 325 ft-lb | -31.0" |
| 425 yds | 1554 fps | 295 ft-lb | -37.4" |
| 450 yds | 1480 fps | 267 ft-lb | -44.8" |
| 475 yds | 1410 fps | 243 ft-lb | -53.2" |
| 500 yds | 1345 fps | 220 ft-lb | -62.6" |
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.
- 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
- 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
All Barnes .223 Remington 55gr VOR-TX TSX Flat Base Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentry Ammo | 20 | $31.05 | $9.10 | $40.15 | $2.01 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 20 | $33.10 | $7.50 | $40.60 | $2.03 |