Barnes Pioneer .30-30 Winchester 150-grain TSX ammunition (part no. 32137) brings the brand’s all-copper Triple-Shock X bullet to the classic lever-gun cartridge that has taken more deer than almost any other round in America. Barnes machines this 150-grain TSX bullet entirely from copper, with rings cut into its shank that reduce fouling and pressure, and its nose expands into four petals on impact while the shank retains essentially all of its original weight. That weight retention drives deep, reliable penetration even from the .30-30’s modest velocity. In rifle ammunition for classic lever guns, this is a modern bullet in a timeless cartridge.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .30-30 Winchester, the classic lever-action deer cartridge with a century-plus track record.
• The bullet weighs 150 grains, the traditional weight for the caliber.
• The bullet is Barnes’ TSX (Triple-Shock X), machined entirely from solid copper rather than a jacketed lead core.
• On impact the nose expands into four petals while the shank retains essentially 100 percent of its weight, driving deep, reliable penetration.
• Rings cut into the bullet’s shank reduce fouling and pressure, a Barnes design trait across the TSX line.
• The cases are brass, and each box holds 20 rounds, shipped 10 boxes to the case.
• Cost runs about $2.26 per round for an all-copper premium bullet.
• This load is built for lever-action rifles chambered in .30-30 Winchester, including tubular-magazine models.
• The all-copper construction makes this load compliant in areas that restrict lead ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose an all-copper bullet in .30-30? The TSX retains nearly all of its weight after expansion, giving deeper, more reliable penetration than a traditional lead-core bullet at .30-30’s modest velocity.

Is this ammunition legal where lead-free bullets are required? Yes, the TSX is a solid-copper bullet with no lead core, meeting nontraditional-bullet requirements in areas that restrict lead ammunition.

Buy Barnes Pioneer .30-30 Winchester 150gr TSX

The rifle that has filled more deer tags than almost any other deserves a bullet built to modern standards, and the all-copper TSX delivers exactly that. Load up before the season starts. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.