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Barnes designed the LRX line to keep up with today's fast-twist barrels and high-magnification optics, and this 6mm 95-grain version is a favorite among folks running the .243 Win, 6mm Rem, 6mm Creedmoor and similar chamberings. It's a monometal, all-copper projectile, so there's no lead core to separate from the jacket on impact. That translates to near full weight retention and consistent terminal behavior whether you're taking a shot up close or stretching things out.
The magic here is in the design. The polymer tip boosts the ballistic coefficient and kicks off rapid expansion, while the scored nose cavity opens into four razor-sharp copper petals that cut a wide wound channel and dump energy deep into the vitals. With a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.436 and a sectional density of 0.230, these bullets buck wind and hold velocity well past where lighter varmint-style projectiles start to fade. Barnes used Doppler radar during development to fine-tune the low-drag profile for accuracy at extended distances.
These measure .243 inches in diameter with an overall length of 1.270 inches and a true boat tail heel for cleaner, more consistent flight. Barnes recommends a 1:8 twist or faster to stabilize the long profile, so check your barrel before you commit a shooting session to them. The Accu-Groove relief rings along the shank help cut copper fouling and ease pressure, which is a nice touch when you're working up a load.
If you've got a 6mm rig and you want one bullet that performs on deer and antelope at normal ranges but still has the legs for a longer poke, this is a solid pick. It's lead-free, made in the USA, and backed by Barnes' reputation for clean, ethical kills. Pair it with a proven powder like H414, Varget-class options, or Winchester 760 and work up carefully from a starting charge.
Barnes recommends a 1:8 inch twist or faster to properly stabilize this bullet. The long, lead-free profile needs that extra spin to fly true, and slower twists may under-stabilize it. If your barrel is 1:8 or quicker, you're good to go.
Yes. The LRX is an all-copper monometal design with no lead core, so it's completely lead-free. That construction is also what gives it such high weight retention and deep, consistent penetration on game.
This .243 diameter bullet works in any 6mm chambering with a fast enough twist, including the .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 6mm Creedmoor, and 6mm-284. Just confirm your barrel runs a 1:8 twist or faster for best stability. Published load data is widely available for these calibers.
That's exactly what it was built for. The 0.436 G1 ballistic coefficient and boat tail profile keep it flat and wind-resistant at distance, while the scored nose cavity opens into four sharp petals for reliable expansion and energy transfer. It handles deer-sized game well whether the shot is close or stretched out.
| UPC | 716876243952 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30862 |
| Bullet Caliber | 6mm |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6MM |
| Grains | 95 |
| Quantity | 50 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 0.8 |
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