The Barnes VOR-TX XPB .45 Colt 200gr load (Barnes part no. 21547) is a 200-grain, all-copper handgun load made by Barnes for hunting and personal defense. The XPB bullet is the centerpiece: Barnes says it delivers deep penetration and double-diameter expansion while holding on to its weight. The published muzzle velocity is 850 fps, and the bullet is built from 100% copper. It comes as a 20-round box from the VOR-TX Handgun line.

Key Specifications

• This load is chambered in .45 Colt, the one designation Barnes prints for it.
• Bullet weight is 200 grains, the weight Barnes lists for this item and the main difference from its siblings in the caliber.
• The bullet is the XPB, the Barnes handgun bullet that delivers deep penetration and double-diameter expansion.
• Bullet material is 100% copper, the construction Barnes lists for this load.
• The published muzzle velocity is 850 fps, a published figure that helps you judge how the load carries past the muzzle.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 321 ft-lb, the energy figure Barnes publishes for this item.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.130, the drag figure used in ballistic calculators for drop and wind drift.
• Barnes lists the purpose as hunting, personal defense, the use this load is aimed at.
• The pursuit is listed as medium game, personal defense, the game or use Barnes ties to this item.
• The box quantity is 20 rounds, the count the customer receives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this .45 Colt load rated for? Barnes lists the purpose as hunting, personal defense and the pursuit as medium game, personal defense.

What bullet weight and material does it use? It uses a 200-grain bullet in 100% copper, with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.130 as published by Barnes.

What are the listed muzzle velocity and box count? Barnes lists 850 fps at the muzzle with 321 ft-lb of muzzle energy. Each box holds 20 rounds.

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This load gives a .45 Colt shooter an all-copper XPB bullet built for penetration and weight retention. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more handgun ammunition while you are here.