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Barnes VOR-TX ammunition takes what hunters know about solid copper bullets and packages it in factory-loaded precision. This 7mm Remington Magnum load pairs a 160-grain TSX boat-tail bullet with meticulous quality control to give you the same consistency you'd expect from a handloaded round.
The 160-grain Triple Shock X bullet is all solid copper with no lead core, which means you get near 100-percent weight retention on impact. That copper construction also eliminates jacket-core separation, delivering deep penetration and reliable expansion. The boat-tail shape improves ballistics on longer shots, and the circumferential grooves cut into the bullet reduce pressure and fouling while helping accuracy. At 2950 fps muzzle velocity, this load puts out 3093 foot-pounds of energy, making it plenty capable for elk, moose, and other medium-to-large game.
Field testers consistently report tight groupings from VOR-TX loads, often under 1 MOA from good rifles. The ammunition feeds reliably from standard magnum actions and the brass cases are reloadable for those who handload. Brass construction means no corrosion issues in the field, and the centerfire primer ignites cleanly every time. People who've taken this ammo into the mountains report animals dropping quickly and penetration that's never questionable, even on thick-boned animals or awkward angles.
You're getting 20 rounds per box of ammunition built to deliver terminal performance that matches or exceeds what you'd load yourself. The 0.443 ballistic coefficient keeps the bullet flat downrange and resists wind drift better than many comparable loads. If you're used to traditional lead bullets, remember that solid copper rounds like these need velocity to work properly, so this magnum load is ideal. The factory quality control means you can count on consistent performance from shot one through twenty.
This load is designed for elk, moose, and other large game. The 160-grain TSX delivers controlled expansion and deep penetration suitable for medium to large-sized game at typical hunting distances. The 2950 fps velocity provides enough energy and flat trajectory for hunting situations from close range out to 300+ yards depending on your rifle and optics.
The all-copper construction provides near 100-percent weight retention, meaning the bullet maintains its original mass through and through the animal. This translates to deeper penetration and more reliable performance than lead-cored bullets that fragment and lose weight. Lead bullets are lighter for the same caliber, while solid copper bullets need velocity to expand properly, which this magnum load provides.
Yes, the brass casings are boxer-primed and reloadable. They're non-corrosive and suitable for handloaders who want to keep costs down on follow-up shots or experiment with loads. Barnes recommends cleaning your barrel before your first shot with their ammunition to avoid any accuracy surprises from barrel fouling residue.
The boat-tail shape improves the ballistic coefficient, which helps the bullet retain velocity downrange and fight wind drift better than round-nose or flat-base designs. This is especially useful for longer shots beyond 250 yards where wind and drop become more pronounced factors in accuracy.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 160 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | 7 mm Remington Magnum |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 3.10 |
| Grains | 160 gr |
| Length | 6.5500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 21529 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Triple Shock X |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5688 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 716876028467 |
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