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These are the Barnes 250 grain LRX bullets in .338 caliber, a monolithic copper projectile built for handloaders who want serious reach and terminal performance out of their .338 rifle. Barnes designed the LRX off its proven Tipped TSX, then stretched the ogive and boat tail to push the ballistic coefficient up to a G1 of 0.602. The result is a long, sleek projectile that holds velocity well, fights wind drift, and still opens dependably when it gets to the animal. These are reloading components, so you'll be seating them in your own brass rather than firing them as loaded rounds.
The big draw here is the all-copper, lead-free construction. There's no jacket to separate from a core, so these bullets routinely hang onto nearly all their weight and drive deep through heavy muscle and bone. The polymer tip kicks off expansion on contact, and the re-engineered nose cavity peels back into four cutting petals for a wide wound channel. Barnes also runs their Accu-Groove bands along the shank to cut fouling and keep pressures manageable, which handloaders tend to appreciate when working up a load.
At 250 grains with a 0.313 sectional density and a listed overall length of 1.713 inches, this bullet shines in cartridges like the .338 Win Mag, .338 Lapua, .338 RUM, and .338 Weatherby. Barnes recommends a 1:11 twist or faster to keep this long bullet stable. Keep in mind that copper monolithic bullets like the LRX often run at lower pressure than lead-core bullets of the same weight, so start low, watch for pressure signs, and work your load up carefully using current Barnes data.
For hunters chasing elk, moose, big bears, or plains game at distance, this is about as capable as a .338 component gets. It gives you match-grade accuracy potential with the deep penetration Barnes built its name on.
These are reloading components, meaning bare projectiles for handloading. You'll need to seat them in your own prepared brass with the appropriate powder, primer, and load data. They are not loaded ammunition and can't be fired as-is.
Barnes recommends a 1:11 twist or faster for this bullet. Because it's a long, all-copper projectile, a slower twist may not fully stabilize it and accuracy can suffer. If your .338 has a faster twist, you're in good shape.
Any .338 caliber cartridge with enough case capacity works well, including the .338 Win Mag, .338 Lapua Magnum, .338 Remington Ultra Mag, and .338 Weatherby. Always reference current Barnes load data for your specific cartridge. Since copper bullets often run lower pressure than lead-core options, start conservatively and work your load up.
The monolithic copper build means there's no core to separate from a jacket, so the bullet retains nearly all of its weight for deep, straight-line penetration. The polymer tip and re-engineered nose cavity drive reliable expansion into four cutting petals. It's a solid pick for larger game where penetration and weight retention matter.
| UPC | 716876233823 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 31150 |
| Bullet Caliber | .338 Caliber |
| Caliber/Gauge | .338 Caliber |
| Grains | 250 |
| Quantity | 50 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 1.96 |
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