Barnes TAC-XPD .380 Auto 80gr ammunition (Barnes part no. 21552) loads an 80-grain TAC-XP bullet, a coated all-copper hollow point, into a nickel-plated case. Barnes says that combination gives smooth, reliable feeding with virtually no muzzle flash. The bullet has a large, deep cavity intended for expansion, and Barnes lists the pursuit as personal defense. Published muzzle figures are 990 fps and 174 ft-lb. A box contains 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Cartridge is .380 Auto, the designation Barnes lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 80 grains, the weight Barnes lists for this item and the one that separates it from the other loads in the line.
• The bullet is the TAC-XP, a coated all-copper design with a large, deep hollow-point cavity built for expansion.
• Bullet material is 100% copper, listed by Barnes with a coating that supports smooth feeding.
• The case is nickel plated, which Barnes pairs with the coated bullet for smooth, reliable feeding and virtually no muzzle flash.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.107, the figure Barnes publishes for this bullet.
• Published muzzle velocity is 990 fps, taken from the Barnes ballistics table for this item.
• Published muzzle energy is 174 ft-lb, from the same Barnes ballistics table.
• Published velocity at 50 yards is 911 fps, so you can see how the load carries at defensive distances.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the quantity Barnes lists for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What muzzle velocity does Barnes publish for this load? The Barnes ballistics table for this item lists 990 fps and 174 ft-lb of energy at the muzzle.

How many rounds come in a box of Barnes TAC-XPD .380 Auto 80gr TAC-XP? Each box contains 20 rounds, the quantity Barnes lists for this item.

What bullet does this .380 Auto load use? It uses an 80-grain TAC-XP bullet, which Barnes describes as a coated all-copper hollow point with a large, deep cavity for expansion, loaded in a nickel-plated case.

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