The Barnes Tipped TSX (TTSX) 450 Cal 250 gr Boat Tail (TTSX BT) (Barnes part no. 30996) builds on the standard TSX with the same 100 percent copper body and multiple rings cut into the bullet shank, then adds a polymer tip that boosts ballistic coefficient and improves long-range performance. The tip and a re-engineered nose cavity combine for faster expansion on impact, and the bullet still delivers complete penetration with virtually 100 percent weight retention. Four razor-sharp, double-diameter cutting petals create more internal damage than a comparable jacketed lead-core bullet, driving cleaner, quicker results.

Key Specifications

• Bullet diameter matches .458-inch cartridges.
• Bullet weight is 250 grains for this TTSX loading.
• Built from 100 percent copper with multiple precision-cut shank rings, same as the standard TSX.
• Adds a polymer tip that boosts ballistic coefficient and improves long-range flight.
• Re-engineered nose cavity delivers faster expansion than the standard TSX.
• Virtually 100 percent weight retention with complete penetration on impact.
• Packaged 20 per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the TTSX different from the standard TSX? It adds a polymer tip and a re-engineered nose cavity to the same all-copper TSX body, boosting ballistic coefficient and expansion speed.

Does the copper construction affect penetration? Barnes’ all-copper design is built for complete penetration with virtually 100 percent weight retention, unlike lead-core bullets that shed weight on impact.

Buy the Barnes Tipped TSX 450 Cal 250 gr

Load up on TTSX bullets built for faster expansion and near-total weight retention. See more from Barnes in our reloading bullets selection. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, reliable shipping.