Barnes VOR-TX 28 Nosler 162gr – Deadly TSX Boat Tail Big Game Ammo, 3150 fps, 20 Rounds

Description

Barnes VOR-TX 28 Nosler 162gr ammunition combines one of the fastest 7mm magnums with Barnes’ proven TSX all-copper bullet. The 162 grain TSX Boat Tail leaves the muzzle at a rated 3150 feet per second with about 3570 foot-pounds of energy, and Barnes lists it still carrying roughly 2375 foot-pounds at 300 yards. The TSX is the bullet that made Barnes famous: a solid copper design with grooves along the shank and a hollow point that peels back into petals for deep, straight penetration.

Why Hunters Choose This 28 Nosler Hunting Ammo

• 162 grain TSX Boat Tail all-copper bullet
• Rated 3150 fps and 3570 ft-lbs at the muzzle
• Double-diameter expansion with near-total weight retention
• Lead free for areas with non-toxic requirements
• Packed 20 rounds per box, Barnes item 32248

Barnes VOR-TX 28 Nosler 162gr Ballistics

• Muzzle: 3150 fps and 3570 ft-lbs
• 300 yards: 2569 fps and 2375 ft-lbs, per Barnes
• 500 yards: 2220 fps and 1774 ft-lbs, per Barnes
• G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.486

Copper bullets are typically longer than lead-core bullets of the same weight, so confirm your rifle’s twist rate stabilizes this load and check accuracy at 100 and 200 yards before heading into the field. Clean copper fouling from the bore periodically for the best accuracy.

Long range shots demand practice. Build a verified drop chart, practice from field positions and understand how wind affects your bullet at each distance before attempting shots at game beyond 300 yards.

Specifications

• Brand: Barnes
• Product Line: VOR-TX Rifle
• Cartridge: 28 Nosler
• Bullet: TSX Boat Tail
• Bullet Weight: 162 grains
• Bullet Material: 100% copper (lead free)
• Muzzle Velocity: 3150 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 3570 ft-lbs
• G1 BC: 0.486
• Quantity: 20 rounds
• Barnes Item: 32248
• UPC: 716876162284

Why the All Copper TSX Bullet Works

An all copper TSX bullet has no separate core, so it cannot separate from a jacket. It typically expands to about twice its original diameter and retains nearly all of its weight, which drives deep, straight penetration through heavy muscle and bone. That makes it a strong choice as a magnum elk load, where penetration matters as much as expansion.

The 28 Nosler is a high-velocity 7mm magnum built on a short, fat case. It shoots very flat and carries a lot of energy downrange, but it also produces significant recoil and barrel heat, so a quality recoil pad or muzzle brake and a measured shooting pace help.

Barnes has built bullets in Mona, Utah since 1932 and pioneered the all-copper hunting bullet. Its factory ammunition is loaded to the same exacting standards as its component bullets, so you get consistent velocities and tight groups from box to box.

Elk, moose, mule deer and big whitetail hunters who carry a rifle chambered in 28 Nosler will get the most from this load. Always confirm your rifle is chambered for 28 Nosler, verify your zero with the same lot you plan to use, and follow all federal, state and local regulations.

Store this ammunition in a cool, dry place in the original box so the lot number stays with it. Before the season or match, shoot groups at 100 yards and confirm your drops at longer distances using the Barnes ballistics above as a starting point, since your rifle’s actual velocity may differ.

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