The Barnes TSX .22 Caliber 53gr Flat Base Bullets (Barnes part no. 30180) are all-copper hunting bullets for handloaders. Barnes says the TSX delivers unmatched accuracy, reduced barrel fouling and increased velocity. This 0.224-inch version weighs 53 grains and has a flat base. Each box holds 50 bullets, and they are components for reloading, not loaded ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Bullet diameter is 0.224-inch, the size used for .22-caliber centerfire rifle loads.
• Bullet weight is 53 grains, the figure to match against published load data.
• The bullet style is flat base, a square base rather than a tapered boat tail.
• Construction is all-copper, which Barnes says reduces barrel fouling.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.204, the number to enter in a trajectory calculator.
• Sectional density is 0.151, a measure of weight relative to diameter.
• Bullet length is 0.795-inch, which you need when working out seating depth.
• The minimum twist rate listed by Barnes is 1:12, so the rifle barrel should twist at that rate or faster.
• The intended use is hunting, and Barnes describes the TSX as a dependable hunting bullet.
• Each box contains 50 bullets, a convenient count for developing a hunting load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this loaded ammunition? No. These are bullets for reloading and must be loaded into cases with powder and primers before use.

What twist rate does this bullet need? Barnes lists a minimum twist rate of 1:12 for the 53-grain TSX flat base, so a barrel with a 1:12 twist or faster is the starting point.

What is the TSX designed for? The TSX is an all-copper hunting bullet. Barnes cites accuracy, reduced barrel fouling and increased velocity as its advantages.

Buy the Barnes TSX .22 Caliber 53gr Flat Base Bullets, 50-Count

If you want an all-copper bullet for a .22 centerfire hunting load, the 53-grain TSX flat base is a straightforward place to begin. Order it with our other reloading bullets from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping.