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The Barnes TSX in .404 Jeffery is one of those bullets that earns its reputation in the field, not on paper. Machined from 100% copper with no lead core to come apart, this 400-grain flat-base projectile measures .422 inches in diameter and is purpose-built for reloaders chasing heavy, thick-skinned game. On impact it opens into four sharp copper petals and drives deep, holding onto nearly all of its original weight through bone and muscle.
The secret is in the shank. Barnes cuts a series of grooves into the body of the bullet, which act as relief points as it travels down the bore. The payoff is smoother in-barrel behavior, less copper fouling to scrub out, and the kind of consistency that lets a big-bore rifle shoot tighter than you might expect from a dangerous game load. The flat base helps the bullet resist deformation and keeps energy transfer high where you need it.
This bullet carries a sectional density of .321 and a G1 ballistic coefficient of .378, with an overall length right around 1.556 inches. Barnes suggests starting your seating depth about .050 inches off the lands, and most rifles find their best groups somewhere in the .030 to .070 inch range. Shooters running the .404 Jeffery often load these in the 2,150 to 2,350 fps neighborhood, so it pays to work up carefully and let your particular barrel tell you what it likes.
The TSX was introduced back in 2003 and quickly became Barnes' most popular hunting bullet, and it is easy to see why in a cartridge like the .404 Jeffery. Whether you are prepping for Cape buffalo or another serious plains-game rifle, this is a projectile hunters trust when there is no room for a bullet to fail. Note that this is a component bullet for handloading, not loaded ammunition.
These are component bullets for handloading only, not loaded ammunition. You will need your own brass, primers, and powder to assemble finished cartridges. The box contains 50 projectiles.
Barnes recommends initially seating the bullet about .050 inches off the lands as a starting point. From there, best accuracy is usually found somewhere between .030 and .070 inches depending on your rifle. It is worth testing a few depths to see what your barrel prefers.
The TSX is machined from solid copper, so there is no lead core to separate on impact. That means it holds together, retains nearly all of its original weight, and drives deep through heavy bone and muscle. It also helps reduce copper fouling thanks to the grooves cut into the bullet shank.
This bullet is built for large, thick-skinned, dangerous game and is a popular choice for Cape buffalo and other heavy African plains game. The deep penetration and high weight retention are exactly what you want when stopping power matters. Hunters commonly load it in the 2,150 to 2,350 fps range.
| UPC | 716876423408 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30537 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.0375 |
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