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Barnes Pioneer ammunition hits the sweet spot for lever gun hunters and revolver enthusiasts who want ammunition built from the ground up for their platform. The 225-grain XPB bullet is a solid copper design that eliminates the jacket-to-core separation problems you might encounter with traditional jacketed ammunition.
Tubular magazine feeding is the priority here. The flat-nose bullet profile and overall cartridge geometry cycle reliably through the magazine and into the chamber without the hang-ups you'd get from pointed or poorly designed ammo. Load one box and shoot with confidence that each round will feed clean.
The XPB expands rapidly upon impact, peeling back into sharp-edged copper petals that maximize tissue and bone destruction. Because it's 100% copper with no lead core, you get consistent, dependable performance across a wide velocity range. The bullet maintains excellent weight retention through the target, which means deeper penetration and better performance on medium to large game. Whether you're pushing a .44 Special load in a revolver or running magnum velocities through a lever rifle, the solid copper construction handles both without degradation.
The reloadable brass is new production with non-corrosive boxer primers, making this a smart buy if you reload. Get one box for hunting and another for the bench. The 225-grain weight is popular for a reason and offers a nice balance between velocity and bullet weight for most lever actions and magnum revolvers.
Yes, the Barnes Pioneer line is specifically engineered for trouble-free feeding through tubular magazines. The flat-nose bullet design and cartridge geometry are optimized for reliable cycling from magazine to chamber in lever guns and revolver carbines.
The XPB is a hunting-grade round. The all-copper hollow point expands rapidly and reliably on impact, making it excellent for medium to large game. Many people do use them for both hunting and target practice because of the consistent performance.
Yes, the ammunition ships in new production reloadable brass with non-corrosive boxer primers. If you reload, these cases are ready for the bench after firing. Check Barnes' load data for the 225-grain XPB for proper powder recommendations and velocities.
Pioneer ammunition is specifically designed for lever guns and revolvers, with attention to tubular magazine compatibility. VOR-TX is a different product line. The Pioneer 225gr XPB works great in both lever rifles and revolvers, while being optimized for the feeding characteristics of those platforms.
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 2.10 |
| Grains | 225 gr |
| Length | 3.0500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32173 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Hollow Point |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 716876442256 |
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