Barnes VOR-TX 400 Legend 190gr TSX FB Lead-Free Hunting Ammo 20rd 32481

The Barnes VOR-TX 400 Legend 190gr TSX is a purpose-built hunting solution designed to maximize the potential of the straight-wall market. While many straight-wall cartridges are limited to short-range brush work, the 400 Legend aims for a middle ground—offering more punch than the .350 Legend with less recoil than the .450 Bushmaster. This load solves a specific technical challenge: maintaining reliable expansion at the moderate velocities common in straight-wall platforms. By utilizing the 190-grain Triple-Shock X (TSX), Barnes has created a dedicated system for hunters who need deep penetration and massive energy transfer out to 300 yards.

The technical flaw in many straight-wall rounds is "terminal drop-off." Traditional lead bullets often rely on high speed to deform; as they slow down past 150 yards, they can fail to expand and simply "pencil" through the target. Barnes overcomes this with the monolithic copper TSX. The large open-nose cavity uses hydraulic pressure to force rapid expansion into six razor-sharp petals, even at the lower impact speeds found at the edge of the cartridge's range. Because it is solid copper, the bullet retains nearly 100% of its weight, ensuring it has the structural integrity to punch through heavy bone and muscle without fragmenting.

In the field, success is defined by manageable recoil and flat-shooting accuracy. Leaving the muzzle at 2,390 fps, this 190-grain projectile offers a balanced recoil impulse while providing significantly more "knockdown" energy than smaller straight-wall alternatives. The flat-base design ensures stable flight in straight-wall rifles, while the clean-burning propellants keep your point-of-impact consistent shot after shot. It is a rugged, lead-free upgrade that turns the 400 Legend into a definitive 300-yard hunting tool for whitetail, bear, and hogs.

Features

• TSX Monolithic Copper Bullet: 100% copper construction ensures near-total weight retention and deep penetration.
• Open-Nose Expansion Cavity: Hydraulic pressure activation provides reliable expansion even at reduced velocities.
• 190 Grain Projectile Weight: Optimized mass-to-velocity balance delivers consistent terminal energy transfer.
• Flat Base Profile: Stable ballistic behavior in straight-wall cartridges results in predictable accuracy at distance.

Technical Specifications

• Ballistics: 400 Legend | 2,390 fps | 2,410 ft-lbs (Muzzle)
• Ballistic Coefficient: .183 (G1)
• Projectile: 190 Grain | TSX Flat Base (FB) | 100% Copper
• Cycling: Premium Brass | Boxer Primed | Straight-Wall Rifles
• Logistics: 20 Rounds per Box | VOR-TX Line
• Dimensions: 6.1" x 3.1" x 1.4" | Approx. 1.15 lbs | SKU: 32481
• Application: Whitetail, Black Bear, and Medium-to-Large Game
• Country of Origin: USA

When precision, expansion reliability, and terminal consistency matter, this is the load that closes the gap in straight-wall performance. Get the Barnes VOR-TX 400 Legend from SMKW—your trusted source for technically proven hunting ammunition.