The Barnes TAC-XP .45 ACP 160gr Pistol Bullets (Barnes part no. 30550) are 160gr .45 ACP pistol projectiles from Barnes’ TAC-XP line. TAC-XP Pistol Bullets are machined from 100% copper with no lead core, built for law enforcement and defensive shooters who need a bullet that tracks straight and holds its weight after punching through intermediate barriers like glass or plywood. Each box holds 40 bullets, enough .45 ACP projectiles to develop and confirm a load before a production run. It’s a good fit for defensive and duty handgun reloaders who need reliable barrier penetration.

Key Specifications

• Weighs 160 grains, the exact charge weight this bullet is engineered and balanced around.
• Machined from 100% copper with no lead core.
• Sized for .45 ACP cartridges.
• Boxed 40 per box, enough to work up and test a load before a full production run.
• Built as a flat-base hollow point for reliable expansion at handgun velocities.
• Ships at approximately 1 lbs, the confirmed box weight for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAC-XP built for? Personal defense and law enforcement duty use, where reliable expansion and straight tracking through barriers matter.

Does this bullet penetrate barriers like glass or plywood? Yes. Barnes builds TAC-XP to track straight and retain its weight after passing through intermediate barriers such as windshield glass, plywood, and light sheet metal.

Does the box include brass, primers, or powder? No, this is a bullet only. You supply brass, primers, and powder to complete your handload.

Buy the Barnes TAC-XP .45 ACP 160gr Pistol Bullets

Stock up on 160gr .45 ACP projectiles for your next reloading run. Barnes machines the TAC-XP line from solid copper to tight, consistent tolerances, and you can browse the rest of the reloading bullets we stock. Order your box from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.