Barnes VOR-TX Safari 500 Nitro Express rifle ammunition (brand part no. 22033) loads a 570-grain Round Nose Banded Solid bullet, a factory round engineered to handload precision for dangerous-game hunters who need maximum penetration. The Banded Solid is a non-expanding, round-nose bullet reinforced with a copper band for straight-line tracking through bone and heavy muscle, virtually indestructible construction that Barnes builds specifically for follow-up shots on the world’s most dangerous game. VOR-TX Safari pairs that bullet with a full-power case built specifically for 500 Nitro Express double rifles and bolt guns used on Africa’s biggest animals. For hunters who need a proven solid for buffalo, elephant, and other dangerous game, this rifle ammunition from Barnes is purpose-built for the task.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 500 Nitro Express, one of the largest common dangerous-game cartridges.
• The bullet weighs 570 grains, a proven dangerous-game weight for 500 Nitro Express.
• The bullet is a Round Nose Banded Solid, a non-expanding design reinforced for straight-line penetration.
• The banded construction is virtually indestructible, holding its shape and path through the heaviest bone.
• Case material is brass, built for full-power dangerous-game pressures.
• Cost runs about $10.84 per round, in line with premium dangerous-game safari ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard dangerous-game hunting box count.
• Shipping weight per box runs about 3.2 pounds, useful for hunters planning a case-quantity order.
• This listing ships as a case of ten 20-round boxes, 200 rounds total.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Banded Solid bullet? A non-expanding, round-nose bullet reinforced with a copper band for straight-line tracking and maximum penetration through heavy bone.

When would a hunter choose a solid over an expanding bullet? Solids are the standard choice for follow-up shots on dangerous game or animals with exceptionally thick hide and bone, where penetration matters more than expansion.

How many rounds come in a full case? A full case holds 200 rounds, ten 20-round boxes.

Buy the Barnes VOR-TX Safari 500 Nitro Express 570gr Banded Solid Rifle Ammunition

When a follow-up shot has to drive straight through bone and muscle with no deflection, a Banded Solid is the tool for the job. This 570-grain loading gives 500 Nitro Express hunters a factory-fresh penetrator built for exactly that moment on safari. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your door.