January 04, 2011
By Joseph von Benedikt
By Joseph von Benedikt
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.
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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.
