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Barnes built the VOR-TX Long Range line for hunters who refuse to compromise at distance. The 145-grain LRX bullet in 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum pairs serious ballistic engineering with real-world hunting performance, giving you the flat-shooting trajectory and energy retention the 7mm RUM is known for.
What makes the LRX bullet different is its all-copper construction and polymer tip that work together to maintain consistent expansion across a massive velocity range. The specially engineered nose cavity is scored to peel back into four cutting petals, creating a large frontal diameter for maximum energy transfer whether you're at 100 yards or 700 yards. This controlled expansion combined with near-total weight retention means clean, ethical kills from any reasonable distance in the cartridge's capable range.
Barnes VOR-TX ammunition is assembled to handloading-level tolerances, delivering the kind of consistency most guys only get when they spend hours at the reloading bench. Every round is loaded with premium components and precision matching between bullet, powder charge, and primer. That translates to tight velocity spreads and groupings that rival custom handloads.
The 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum is built to work hard. It pushes the 145-grain LRX to 3350 fps, generating over 3600 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The ballistic coefficient of this bullet (.486) combined with that velocity means your shots stay supersonic and maintain expansion potential far beyond where most hunting happens. Each box includes detailed ballistic charts with drop and wind deflection data calculated at both sea level and 5000-foot elevation, so you've got the dope before you hit the range.
The LRX is an all-copper monolithic bullet designed specifically for long-range hunting with a higher ballistic coefficient than Barnes' standard designs. Its polymer tip boosts ballistic performance while the scored nose cavity expands into four cutting petals, delivering consistent expansion from close range to extended distances where velocity is lower. This controlled expansion with maximum weight retention makes it effective on big game across a wide velocity range.
The 145-grain LRX maintains expansion down to around 1800 fps impact velocity, which gives you ethical hunting range well past 700 yards depending on your rifle and optics setup. The flat trajectory and energy retention of the 7mm RUM make it capable at extended distances, though actual range depends on your ability to accurately place the bullet and local conditions. Each box includes detailed ballistic data to help you calculate your specific dope.
The 7mm RUM is an overbore cartridge that does have shorter barrel life than standard magnum cartridges—typically 400-500 rounds before noticeable throat erosion. This is inherent to the cartridge design, not the ammunition itself. If you're planning to shoot frequently for practice, you'll want to factor in eventual re-barreling. If you shoot primarily for hunting with occasional range work, barrel life is less of a concern.
Yes. Each round comes with Boxer-primed brass cases that are fully reloadable. The quality construction means the brass should last multiple reloads with proper care, though the high pressures of the 7mm RUM will accelerate case life compared to standard cartridges.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 145 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | 7mm RUM |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 4.35 |
| Grains | 145 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 28985 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | LRX |
| Shipping Weight | 1.41 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 716876171460 |
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