Barnes' Long-Range X Bullet: Guns & Gear|S5

Published on November 18, 2013
Duration: 4:10

This Guns & Gear TV episode reviews the Barnes Long-Range X (LRX) bullet, focusing on its terminal performance at simulated long ranges. Testing involved reducing powder charges to mimic low velocities at 500-700 yards, demonstrating the bullet's expansion and wound cavity creation. The all-copper LRX design is highlighted for its versatility in performing reliably at both close and extended distances, offering high accuracy.

Quick Summary

Barnes Bullets tests long-range bullets by reducing powder charges to simulate 500-700 yard velocities at a 25-yard range. This allows for controlled evaluation of terminal performance, such as expansion and penetration, even at lower impact speeds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Testing Methodology: Simulating Long Range
  2. 00:44Introducing the .270 Caliber LRX Bullet
  3. 01:30Ballistic Gel Test: Velocity and Impact
  4. 02:05Terminal Performance: Expansion and Penetration
  5. 02:38Design Challenges: Close vs. Long Range

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Barnes Bullets test the terminal performance of long-range bullets?

Barnes Bullets tests long-range bullets by reducing the powder charge in a 25-yard range. This simulates the lower velocities a bullet would experience at 500-700 yards, allowing for controlled testing of expansion and weight retention.

What makes the Barnes LRX bullet suitable for long-range hunting?

The LRX bullet features an all-copper, tipped, boattail design optimized with high ballistic coefficients. This construction ensures reliable expansion and terminal performance even at the reduced velocities encountered during long-range shots.

What were the results of the ballistic gel test for the .270 LRX bullet?

In a simulated 700-yard shot (2016 fps), the .270 caliber, 129-grain LRX bullet achieved over 24 inches of penetration in ballistic gelatin and began expanding within the first two inches, creating a significant wound cavity.

What is the main design challenge for long-range bullets like the LRX?

The primary challenge is designing a bullet that reliably performs across a wide range of velocities. It must expand effectively at lower long-range velocities while also maintaining structural integrity and accuracy at higher close-range velocities.

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