The Barnes Tipped TSX 8mm 160gr Boat Tail Bullets (Barnes part no. 30400) are 160gr 8mm projectiles from Barnes’ Tipped TSX line. TTSX (Tipped Triple-Shock X) uses the same 100% copper body and precision-cut shank rings as the TSX, with an added polymer tip that boosts the ballistic coefficient and speeds expansion for dead-right-there performance. Each box holds 50 bullets, enough 8mm 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 flatter long-range trajectories.

Key Specifications

• Weighs 160 grains, the exact charge weight this bullet is engineered and balanced around.
• Machined from 100% copper with no lead core.
• Sized for 8mm 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.
• Uses a polymer tip to raise the ballistic coefficient and speed expansion on impact.
• Ships at approximately 1.55 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.

What does the polymer tip do? It boosts the ballistic coefficient for a flatter trajectory and helps initiate expansion faster on impact.

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 Tipped TSX 8mm 160gr Boat Tail Bullets

Stock up on 160gr 8mm projectiles for your next reloading run. Barnes machines the Tipped 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.