The Barnes VOR-TX 28 Nosler 162-grain Triple-Shock X (TSX) Boat-Tail load is an elite centerfire rifle cartridge engineered for long-range big-game hunting where high impact velocities and deep, crushing penetration are mandatory. A primary technical limitation with high-velocity magnum cartridges like the 28 Nosler is projectile failure. At close-to-mid-range distances, the extreme velocity of traditional lead-core bullets can cause them to violently over-expand, fragment, or separate from their jackets upon hitting heavy bone, ruining critical penetration. Barnes eliminates this ethical bottleneck by deploying a monolithic, solid copper TSX projectile designed to maintain total structural integrity while expanding under controlled hydraulic pressure.
The engineering advantage focuses on balancing raw downrange velocity with unstoppable terminal performance. Instead of relying on a fragile lead core, the TSX is CNC-machined from 100% solid copper, guaranteeing nearly 100% weight retention even after smashing through thick shoulder blades. Its hollow-point nose is engineered with internal skiving that opens up into four razor-sharp copper petals upon impact, cutting a massive permanent wound channel. The specialized TSX profile features multiple precisely machined shank grooves that reduce barrel friction and pressure spikes while dramatically increasing accuracy, while the streamlined boat-tail base slashes drag to optimize downrange energy.
Launching its heavy 162-grain solid copper hunting payload at a blistering muzzle velocity of 3,150 FPS, this 28 Nosler load delivers an incredibly flat trajectory and hits like a freight train. Meticulously designed to achieve perfect gyroscopic stabilization in standard 1:9 twist hunting barrels, the projectile boasts a highly efficient 0.486 G1 ballistic coefficient to maintain stable flight characteristics through heavy crosswinds. Built with premium reloadable brass cases and high-output primers, this 20-round box provides mountain hunters with absolute reliability, deep bone-crushing tracking, and clean, ethical drops on elk, moose, and sheep.
Key Benefits
- Monolithic Solid Copper TSX: CNC-machined 100% copper bullet prevents fragmentation or jacket blowout, ensuring total weight retention and deep tracking.
- Controlled Four-Petal Expansion: Double-diameter expansion triggers rapid hydraulic mushrooming into four razor-sharp petals that slice through vital organs.
- Friction-Reducing Shank Grooves: Specially engineered barrel grooves lower copper fouling, minimize pressure spikes, and optimize cold-bore accuracy.
- Blistering 3,150 FPS Velocity: Extracts the full long-range potential of the 28 Nosler casing to provide laser-flat trajectories and immense downrange energy.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 28 Nosler | 3,150 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.486 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Ultra-High Velocity Magnum Hunting Profile
- Projectile: 162 Grain | Monolithic Solid Copper Triple-Shock X (TSX) | Hollow Point | Tapered Boat-Tail Base
- Case/Primer: Premium Virgin Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Match Primer | Temperature-Insensitive Propellant | Reloadable
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | VOR-TX Centerfire Hunting Series
- Dimensions: 28 Nosler | ~1.30 lbs Per Box | SKU: 32248
- Application: Long-Range Big Game Hunting & Backcountry Exploration | Elk, Moose, Caribou, Mule Deer, and Large Game
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Factory Precision Quality Benchmarks
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