Barnes VOR-TX .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) ammunition (part no. 21536) loads a 165-grain Tipped TSX Boat Tail for hunters who want a proven bullet behind their favorite chambering. Barnes pioneered the all-copper hunting bullet, and its factory loads carry that same lead-free, deep-penetrating design. The polymer tip initiates expansion of the all-copper hollow point, which peels back into four sharp petals and keeps essentially 100 percent of its weight. Brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM), a chambering with wide factory rifle support.
• The bullet weighs 165 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Tipped TSX Boat Tail, the projectile Barnes chose to load behind .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM).
• The polymer tip initiates expansion of the all-copper hollow point, which peels back into four sharp petals and keeps essentially 100 percent of its weight.
• The projectile is lead-free, making the load compliant in California and other jurisdictions that require nontraditional bullets.
• Cases are Brass, holding pressure reliably and staying reloadable for handloaders.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
• A case ships 10 boxes (200 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
• At about $3.37 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 165-gr Tipped TSX Boat Tail suited for? With .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) behind a Tipped TSX Boat Tail bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.

Is this ammunition legal in lead-restricted hunting areas like California? Yes, the lead-free bullet meets nontraditional-ammunition requirements in California and similar jurisdictions.

How is the Tipped TSX Boat Tail different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The polymer tip initiates expansion of the all-copper hollow point, which peels back into four sharp petals and keeps essentially 100 percent of its weight.

Buy the Barnes VOR-TX .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 165 gr Tipped TSX Boat Tail

When the shot has to count, dependable ammunition is what separates a clean hit from a story about the one that got away. This Tipped TSX Boat Tail loading is built to be that dependable round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.