The Barnes TSX 6.5mm 120gr Boat Tail Bullets (Barnes part no. 30244) is a 120gr 6.5mm projectile from Barnes’ TSX line. TSX (Triple-Shock X) is an all-copper bullet with multiple precision-cut rings on the shank that act as pressure relief valves, cutting fouling and pressure while delivering roughly 28% deeper penetration than a lead-core bullet of the same weight. Each box holds 50 bullets, enough 6.5mm projectiles to develop and confirm a load before a production run. It’s a good fit for hunters who want a lead-free, deep-penetrating bullet with maximum weight retention.

Key Specifications

• Weighs 120 grains, the exact charge weight this bullet is engineered and balanced around.
• Machined from 100% copper with no lead core.
• Sized for 6.5mm cartridges.
• Boxed 50 per box, enough to work up and test a load before a full production run.
• Cut with multiple shank rings that relieve pressure and reduce copper fouling as the bullet travels down the bore.
• Ships at approximately 0.95 lbs, the confirmed box weight for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet lead-free? Yes. It’s machined from solid copper with no lead core, so it meets lead-free hunting requirements in areas that mandate them.

Does this bullet fragment on impact? No. Barnes designs the TSX to expand into four petals while retaining essentially all of its original weight rather than fragmenting.

Does the box include brass, primers, or powder? No, this is a bullet only. You supply brass, primers, and powder to complete your handload.

Buy the Barnes TSX 6.5mm 120gr Boat Tail Bullets

Stock up on 120gr 6.5mm projectiles for your next reloading run. Barnes machines the TSX line from solid copper to tight, consistent tolerances, and you can browse the rest of the reloading bullets we stock. Order your box from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.