The Barnes VOR-TX Long Range 7mm PRC 160-grain Long-Range X (LRX) Boat Tail load is a cutting-edge centerfire cartridge purpose-built for extreme long-range big-game hunting. The absolute biggest headache when stretching the distance on sheep, elk, or mule deer is rapid velocity decay and unpredictable crosswind drift. At extended ranges, standard hunting bullets lose too much speed, making their trajectories drop drastically and causing their expansion to fail on impact. Barnes eliminates this long-range bottleneck by loading the advanced 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge with a sleek, monolithic copper LRX projectile engineered to defy the wind and trigger devastating expansion even at low downrange velocities.
The technical advantage focuses on pairing extreme aerodynamic efficiency with absolute structural integrity. Boasting a massive 0.608 G1 ballistic coefficient and a high 0.283 sectional density, the streamlined boat-tail design slashes drag and retains blistering velocity far downrange, flattening your trajectory and simplifying your holdovers. Unlike traditional lead-core bullets that can pull apart or shatter on impact, this solid copper alloy projectile eliminates jacket-core separation. Upon impact, the polymer tip acts as a mechanical wedge, forcing the nose to open into a wide, four-petal mushroom that punches incredibly deep through dense bone and vital tissue.
Slinging its sleek 160-grain payload at a roaring muzzle velocity of 3,050 FPS, this high-performance cartridge delivers match-grade accuracy alongside crushing downrange kinetic energy. To ensure absolute reliability when the shot of a lifetime presents itself, Barnes utilizes premium reloadable brass cases and temperature-stable powder blends that maintain repeatable chamber pressures across freezing mountain mornings or baking valley afternoons. This guarantees an identical point of impact and glass-smooth extraction out of any precision bolt-action rifle.
Key Benefits
- Ultra-Sleek LRX Boat Tail: Features an elite 0.608 G1 ballistic coefficient to dramatically resist crosswind deflection and maximize downrange velocity retention.
- Monolithic Mass Retention: Machined from 100% solid copper alloy to completely prevent bullet fragmentation, retaining near 100% weight for deep, bone-crushing tracking.
- Low-Velocity Poly-Tip Expander: Integrated polymer tip mechanically forces immediate, controlled expansion, even on low-velocity, extreme-distance impacts.
- Temperature-Insensitive Propellants: Packed with premium powders to ensure uniform velocities, stable chamber pressures, and an identical point of impact across extreme weather shifts.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge (7mm PRC) | 3,050 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.608 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Extreme Long-Range Profile
- Projectile: 160 Grain | Long-Range X (LRX) Boat Tail | Monolithic Copper Alloy | Polymer Tipped
- Case/Primer: Premium Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed | Temperature-Stable Propellant | Reloadable
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | VOR-TX Long Range Series
- Dimensions: 7mm PRC | ~1.40 lbs Per Box | SKU: 32245
- Application: Extreme Long-Range Big Game Hunting | Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, and Open-Country Game
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Match-Grade Factory Precision Quality Benchmarks
When precision, terminal reliability, and compliance with modern hunting standards matter, this is the load that performs under pressure. Trust SMKW to deliver field-proven ammunition backed by technical expertise and consistent sourcing for serious hunters.
