The Barnes Originals Rifle Bullets in .50/110 Winchester, 450 grain flat nose soft point (Barnes part no. 30683) were the first bullets ever produced using pressure-formed, 100 percent copper tubing wrapped around a solid lead core. Made by Barnes, this 20-count box carries the design that became the first custom bullet American handloaders could purchase when it was introduced in 1939. On impact, the bullet typically expands over 200 percent of its original diameter while retaining up to 90 percent of its weight, a combination that made it popular among seasoned hunters who depended on accuracy and performance.

Key Specifications

• Sized for .50/110 Winchester.
• Each bullet weighs 450 grains in a flat nose soft point (FNSP) profile.
• Sold 20 bullets per box.
• Built from pressure-formed, 100 percent copper tubing around a solid lead core, a design dating to 1939.
• Typically expands over 200 percent of its original diameter on impact.
• Retains up to 90 percent of its original weight after expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this bullet’s construction differ from modern designs? It uses Barnes’s original 1939 method of pressure-forming copper tubing around a solid lead core, rather than a modern bonded or monolithic-copper build.

How much does this bullet expand on impact? It typically expands over 200 percent of its original diameter while retaining up to 90 percent of its weight.

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