Barnes VOR-TX 6.5mm Grendel 115gr TAC-TX BT Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • TAC-TX BT
Barnes VOR-TX 6.5mm Grendel 115gr TAC-TX BT Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • TAC-TX BT
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2590 fps | 1713 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2532 fps | 1638 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 50 yds | 2476 fps | 1567 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 75 yds | 2421 fps | 1497 ft-lb | +0.2" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2366 fps | 1430 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2313 fps | 1366 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 150 yds | 2259 fps | 1304 ft-lb | -1.5" |
| 175 yds | 2207 fps | 1244 ft-lb | -2.9" |
| 200 yds | 2155 fps | 1186 ft-lb | -4.7" |
| 225 yds | 2104 fps | 1130 ft-lb | -7.0" |
| 250 yds | 2053 fps | 1077 ft-lb | -9.8" |
| 275 yds | 2003 fps | 1025 ft-lb | -13.1" |
| 300 yds | 1954 fps | 975 ft-lb | -16.9" |
| 325 yds | 1906 fps | 928 ft-lb | -21.4" |
| 350 yds | 1858 fps | 882 ft-lb | -26.4" |
| 375 yds | 1812 fps | 838 ft-lb | -32.0" |
| 400 yds | 1766 fps | 796 ft-lb | -38.3" |
| 425 yds | 1721 fps | 756 ft-lb | -45.3" |
| 450 yds | 1677 fps | 718 ft-lb | -53.0" |
| 475 yds | 1633 fps | 681 ft-lb | -61.5" |
| 500 yds | 1591 fps | 647 ft-lb | -70.8" |
Product Overview
Barnes VOR-TX 6.5mm Grendel launches the 115-grain TAC-TX bullet at 2,590 fps, producing 1,713 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The TAC-TX is an all-copper expanding bullet with a polymer tip that initiates expansion. With a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.387, this load trades some aerodynamic efficiency for the terminal advantages of solid copper construction.
Barnes pioneered lead-free hunting bullets, and the TAC-TX represents their tactical/hunting crossover design. The solid copper body retains nearly 100% of its weight during expansion, creating four cutting petals that produce wound channels larger than the bullet's original diameter. No lead core means no fragmentation—what enters the animal stays together through the exit. This construction also makes the ammunition legal in California and other states with lead-free hunting requirements.
Deer and hog hunting within 250 yards showcases this ammunition's strengths. The all-copper bullet handles close-range impacts where lead-core projectiles might fragment, while the polymer tip ensures expansion begins even at reduced velocities encountered at the outer edge of effective range. Hunters who want clean-killing performance with pass-through penetration will find the TAC-TX delivers consistently.
- All-copper construction retains nearly 100% weight through expansion, ensuring deep penetration on quartering shots
- Lead-free design meets California and other state regulations requiring non-toxic ammunition for hunting
- Four-petal expansion creates wound channels significantly larger than the original bullet diameter
- Barnes VOR-TX factory loads are tuned for the specific bullet, eliminating handloading trial-and-error
- The 0.387 G1 BC sits below polymer-tipped lead-core bullets, resulting in more drop at 200+ yards
- All-copper bullets cost more than conventional lead-core designs, raising the per-round price significantly
- Copper is harder than lead, which can cause increased barrel wear over thousands of rounds
- The lighter 115-grain weight means less retained energy at distance compared to 120-123 grain options
All Barnes VOR-TX 6.5mm Grendel 115gr TAC-TX BT Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 200 | $386.47 | $0.00 | $386.47 | $1.93 |