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Barnes built the VOR-TX line to be what precision factory ammunition should be: handloaded quality straight from the box. This 300 WSM 165-grain load hits right at home for the short magnum cartridge, delivering the kind of raw stopping power that separates adequate from devastating.
The Tipped Triple-Shock X bullet is where this round earns its reputation. Starting with an all-copper body, Barnes adds a polymer tip that boosts ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectories and a redesigned nose cavity that triggers instant expansion on impact. The five precision rings cut into the shank reduce pressure, improve accuracy, and virtually eliminate copper fouling. All this means four razor-sharp petals that double in diameter, creating massive internal damage with complete penetration and nearly 100 percent weight retention.
The 165-grain weight is purpose-built for the 300 WSM's short magazine and compact action, unlike heavier alternatives designed for full-length magnums. This load pushes the bullet to 3,130 feet per second with 3,590 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle, delivering flat-shooting performance that works from close range out to the distances most field hunters actually shoot. The boat tail profile and polymer tip keep the bullet stable and accurate when wind and terrain matter.
VOR-TX ammunition lands in premium brass casings with clean-burning powders selected for consistency, velocity reliability, and accuracy. Field users report tight groups at 100 yards and clean performance on everything from whitetail to elk. The all-copper design is lead-free, making it practical for hunters in areas with ammunition restrictions.
The 165-grain TTSX uses a shorter, tangent ogive nose profile optimized for the short magazine dimensions of the 300 WSM and 300 Win Mag. This geometry ensures proper chamber fit, reliable feeding, and excellent accuracy without requiring the longer profiles needed for full-length magnum actions. Barnes engineered this weight specifically so the cartridge can deliver its best ballistic performance without compromise.
VOR-TX 165-grain loads are effective on everything from whitetail deer to elk at practical hunting ranges. The all-copper bullet's near-perfect weight retention and double-diameter expansion create massive wound channels that hunters report produce quick, clean kills. Field users commonly take elk with this load, especially when shot placement is confident.
The all-copper TTSX bullet offers real advantages: virtually no copper fouling in your bore (unlike some jacketted bullets), consistent accuracy across temperature variations, and lead-free status in areas where it matters. The trade-off is that it can be picky about seating depth in some rifles, but finding the right setup usually delivers sub-inch groups at 100 yards.
VOR-TX ammunition combines handloaded precision quality with factory consistency: clean-burning powders, quality brass, and the all-copper TTSX bullet that offers unmatched weight retention and terminal performance. The rounds come pre-checked for quality standards that most hunters would struggle to match with reloading.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 165 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 3.35 |
| Grains | 165 gr |
| Length | 6.6000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 21536 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Tipped Triple Shock X |
| Shipping Weight | 1.6188 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 716876030163 |
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