Skip to main content

Barnes TTSX

The homogenous copper or copper-based alloy bullet was problematic from the beginning--laying down excessive fouling, boosting pressures via increased friction due to longer bearing surfaces, giving somewhat erratic expansion--but it offered certain advantages (such as incredible penetration and 100-percent weight retention) that made pursuing it worth the trouble.

Though non-lead homogenous bullets are now cropping up from almost every manufacturer, the lion's share of the credit for pioneering a successful homogenous bullet belongs to Barnes Bullets. In fact, through innovations like friction-reducing grooves around the bullet's shank and an aerodynamic plastic tip to ensure reliable expansion, the company has pretty much perfected the copper bullet.

The latest iteration is dubbed the TTSX (Tipped Triple-Shock), and it tends to provide almost match-bullet accuracy in every rifle/caliber I've tried. Sold in boxes of 50, they aren't cheap, but neither is a lost opportunity. The TTSX will help you avoid those.

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Guns

Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Guns

Taurus TX 22 Competition

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Gear

Federal FireStick Precharged Loads

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Gear

Remington Core-Lokt Tipped

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Guns

Walther PDP

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Learn

Hodgdon Shooting Powder

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
News

A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Learn

How to Aim with Iron Sights

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
News

Interview with Israeli Defense Forces, Part 1

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Guns

Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!?

Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Learn more here: http://bit....
Learn

SHOOT 101: Know Your Handgun Types

Shooting Times Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Buy Single Digital Issue on the Shooting Times App

Other Magazines

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get the top Shooting Times stories delivered right to your inbox.

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now