The Barnes TSX (Triple-Shock X) .22 caliber 45-grain Flat Base bullet (Barnes part no. 30176) is an all-copper monolithic bullet built for hunters who want maximum weight retention and deep penetration without fragmentation. Precisely engineered relief rings cut into the bullet shank act as pressure valves as the bullet travels down the bore, improving accuracy while reducing pressure spikes and copper fouling. Barnes rates the TSX line for roughly 28% deeper penetration than comparable lead-core bullets of the same weight.

Key Specifications

• .22 inch bullet diameter, matched to standard .22-caliber centerfire rifle bores.
• 45 grain weight, a light, fast option suited to varmint and predator-class shooting.
• All-copper construction, eliminating core-jacket separation for full weight retention on impact.
• Engineered shank rings, acting as relief valves that reduce pressure spikes and copper fouling in the bore.
• No fragmentation on impact, giving roughly 28% deeper penetration than comparable lead-core bullets.
• Flat base profile, the standard base style for this loading.
• 50 bullets per box, sized for handloaders working up varmint or predator loads.
• Box weighs about 0.4 lb, a useful figure for estimating shipping weight on an order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet lead-free? Yes, TSX bullets are all-copper with no lead core.

How does it compare to lead-core bullets? Barnes rates the TSX design at roughly 28% deeper penetration with full weight retention since it doesn’t fragment.

How many bullets per box? 50 bullets per box.

Buy the Barnes TSX .22 Caliber 45gr Reloading Bullets

Load an all-copper bullet built for deep, reliable penetration. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop along with the rest of the reloading bullets lineup from Barnes.