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Invention and innovation are the cornerstones of the Barnes business. This holds as true today as it did when Coni and I purchased Barnes in 1974. Invention and innovation are not simply viewed as a source of economic growth, but as a necessity to provide customers with premium products at a fair price.

Because we are passionate about product performance, it is deeply ingrained in the Barnes culture. The company’s focus on product diversity and top performance goes back to the 1930s - the early days of Fred Barnes - and his ideas about how to make the best hunting bullet. Today, Barnes products are used for a myriad of applications including hunting, target shooting and personal defense.

One of our greatest dreams was realized in 2010 with the introduction of VOR-TX ammunition. Now, in 2013, we proudly announce TAC-XPD defense ammunition: the best product performance available today for personal and home defense. Look for Barnes ammunition products to continue to diversify in the coming years and touch even more shooters around the globe.

Yours in shooting and friendship,

Randy & Coni Brooks

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INSIDE THE CATALOG:

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4-5 VOR-TX Ammunition

6-7 New - TAC-XPD Ammunition

8-9 TSX, TTSX, LRX Bullets

10 Muzzleloader Bullets

11 Handgun & Lever Action

12 Varmint Bullets

13 Match Burner & MPG Bullets

14 Accessories

15 Copper Club & Club-X

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Coni used a custom 300 Win. from MG Arms and VOR-TX Ammo loaded with a 165 gr.

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Barnes TaC-XPD™ Defense ammuniTion: The Optimized Solution for Personal and Home Defense. Loaded with the venerable Barnes TAC-XP bullets, TAC-XPD ammunition is engineered and designed to deliver top performance when it is most critical: in life-threatening situations. The TAC-XP’s all-copper construction and very large, deep hollow-point cavity expand, penetrate and perform more consistently than any personal defense product on the market.

new for 2013: 380 Auto, 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 Auto

Barnes Vor-TX® ammuniTion: Accuracy. Precision. Performance. Handloaded precision in a factory-loaded round. VOR-TX Ammunition is precision loaded with the deadliest bullets on the planet. The leader in bullet innovation offers hunters the ultimate in accuracy, terminal performance and handloaded precision in a factory-loaded round. Available in Standard Rifle, Handgun, Safari and Metric cartridges.

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Barnes LrX™ (Long-range X-BuLLeT): This optimized version of the top-selling Tipped TSX bullet has a high B.C. value, produces match-grade accuracy and delivers excellent terminal performance at close and extended distances. The bullet’s polymer tip initiates expansion, causing the nose cavity to open instantly on contact doubling the bullet’s original diameter while creating four petals that wreak extensive internal damage to tissue, bone and vital organs.

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Barnes Vor-TX® rifLe Line: The whirling , destructive power of the Barnes’ all-copper bullets offer double-diameter expansion, maximum weight retention and excellent accuracy. The TSX® Tipped TSX® and TSX FN provide maximum tissue and bone destruction, pass-through penetration and devastating energy transfer.

Barnes Vor-TX® 300-aaC: Specially designed bullet profile ensures flawless magazine-length loading in AR rifles. Full (50-caliber) expansion and 20-inch plus penetration at 300 yards (tested in short and standard length barrel rifles) provide unbeatable terminal performance. An excellent choice for Whitetail and hog hunters and defense initiatives.

Barnes Vor-TX® hanDgun Line: Deep, dependable penetration and rapid double-diameter expansion make the XPBTM bullets ideal for hunting with maximum weight retention and excellent accuracy for devastating tissue and bone destruction, pass-through penetration and devastating energy transfer.

“While having reloaded tons of Barnes Bullets in the past, I had

never shot any of the VOR-TX Ammunition. A couple of shots

to dial in my 338 Win Mag, and then 3 shots for group and I

was simply amazed. My first 3 shot group was .485 inches!”

Eric Pedersen, former Barnes Ballistics Lab Manager

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On his first trip to Alaska, Jeff Bedey took this magnificent Alaska moose at 300 yards with VOR-TX Ammunition in 338 Win. in 225 gr.

Tom Gary was the first Barnes customer to use VOR-TX Safari Ammunition in Africa. He took his Cape buffalo with 416 Rigby and the 400 gr. bullet.

Jessica Brooks-Stevens, Marketing & Product Manager for Barnes, and her first big game animal taken with a handgun. VOR-TX 44 Magnum 225 gr. XPB.

Gregg Sloan, Special Projects for Barnes, carried a 300 AAC Blackout loaded with 110 gr. TAC-TX VOR-TX Ammunition while hunting the Walker-Buckler River Ranch in Abilene, Texas.

Barnes Vor-TX® safari Line: Hunters pursuing the largest game now have the destructive power of Barnes TSX bullets as well as the virtually indestructible, straight-tracking, deep-penetrating Banded Solids.

Available in weight-matched TSX and Banded Solids in calibers from .375 H&H to .500 Nitro.

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• Reduced muzzle flash for low-light conditions

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LrX™, Long-range X: Barnes LRX bullets have been developed to match the advancements in rifle accuracy and extended-range optics. The LRX features a long profile and boattail design that deliver match-grade accuracy at long range with an incredibly high ballistic coefficient and terminal performance that deliver the quick, clean, ethical kills you’ve come to expect from Barnes.

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TiPPeD TsX®: The Tipped TSX features the same 100-percent copper body with multiple rings cut into the shank. It delivers the same gnat’s-eyelash accuracy and “dead right there” performance—but with an added polymer tip that boosts BC and improves long-range ballistics. The tip and a re-engineered nose cavity provide even faster expansion. Complete penetration, virtually 100-percent weight retention and four razor-sharp cutting petals that double bullet diameter means the new Tipped TSX creates more internal damage than any competing bullet. Instant expansion and perfect penetration ensure cleaner, quicker kills.

TsX®: Introduced in 2003, the TSX quickly became Barnes’ most popular hunting bullet. The TSX has gained worldwide recognition as one of the deadliest, most dependable bullets available. Accu-Groove™ technology provides shooters with the added benefits of decreased fouling and improved accuracy.

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Tony White hunted Sonora Mexico and successfully brought home this Coues deer using a 270 WSM and a 130 gr. TSX bullet .


eXPanDer® mz™: This muzzleloader version of the original X-Bullet® is 100 percent copper with a large, hollow cavity for quick, sure expansion. Barnes’ Expander MZ muzzleloader bullets produce more consistent shot-to-shot velocities and better accuracy than competing bullets deliver. The result: greater shooter confidence and more one-shot kills. Expander MZ bullets deliver deadly performance at both high and low velocities. Expand to twice their original diameter, creating six razor-sharp copper petals that slice through game. No fragmentation —these tough, deep-driving bullets typically retain 100 percent of their original weight.

Available in .45, .50 and .54 calibers.

sPiT-fire mz™: A streamlined ogive, boattail base and tack-driving accuracy make the Barnes Spit-Fire MZ a great choice for difficult long shots. Deadly at high and low velocities. Six razor-sharp copper petals create massive shock, deep penetration, and double-diameter expansion. Retains virtually 100 percent of its original weight.

Available in .50 caliber, in 15- and 24-bullet packs.

sPiT-fire Tmz™: The Spit-Fire TMZ shares the same boattail design and 100 percent copper construction with the Spit-Fire MZ, but has a streamlined polymer tip for rapid expansion. Higher ballistic coefficient aids exceptional long-range performance. Remains intact at extreme velocities, yet expands at only 1050 fps. Specially designed sabot retains a tight gas seal that makes the MZ, Spit-Fire MZ and Spit-Fire TMZ the most accurate muzzleloader bullets on the market.


sPiT-fire T-ez™: Spit-Fire T-EZ muzzleloader bullets with EZ Load sabots load easier in guns with tight bores. Ramrod pressure required to load and seat these .50-caliber, flat-base bullets is greatly reduced. T-EZ bullets deliver the excellent accuracy all Barnes’ MZ bullets are famous for. The 100% copper bullets feature a polymer tip that enhances expansion and boosts BC for superior long-range ballistics. Expand at both close and extended range, creating six razor-edge cutting petals that maximize shock and penetration.


aLigner TooLs: The Barnes MZ Aligner enhances the accuracy of these high performance muzzleloading bullets. A separate Aligner Tool is required for each caliber and bullet type.

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XPB™: Featuring Barnes’ patented X Bullet® technology, all-copper XPB bullets offer dramatically increased performance over conventional jacketed lead-core bullets. These lead-free bullets provide superior expansion and weight retention. Energy transfer is unsurpassed for quick, clean kills making them ideal for hunting.

BusTer™: Heavy-for-caliber handgun and lever rifle bullets intended for hunting bear, wild boar, moose, bison, buffalo and other large—even dangerous—game. The bullet features a thick copper jacket and a heavy lead core, resulting in bone-crushing power with pass-through penetration.

Unlike conventional expanding bullets, the Barnes Busters track straight without deflection. These tough bullets are specifically designed to deliver maximum penetration, even on large and dangerous game. Bullets remain intact—jackets won’t separate from the core. It is ideal for those who carry handguns for protection against bears in Alaska and other wilderness areas.

“Thanks for making tough bullets that are extremely accurate with perfect terminal performance.”

Russ Lester

The recovered 44 caliber XPB from Thad Stevens’ New Mexico black bear.

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VarminT grenaDe®: aCCuraTe – eXPLosiVe – lead free: Introduced in 2007, the Varmint Grenade has rapidly become one of the most popular varmint bullets around. Based on a design Barnes developed for military applications, the hollow-cavity, flat-base bullet features a copper-tin powdered metal core surrounded by a guilding metal jacket.

The bullet remains intact at ultra-high velocities in fast twist barrels, while its highly frangible core fragments violently on impact. Produces instant fragmentation, virtually vaporizing ground squirrels and prairie dogs, even at long range. Varmint Grenades instantly expend their energy, seldom exiting large predators like bobcats and coyotes, leaving valuable pelts virtually undamaged.

Varmin-a-Tor™: aCCuraTe – eXPLosiVe – lead Core: Back by popular demand and featuring the explosive DETON-A-TOR™ core. This lead-core classic hollow point design utilizes a scored nose cavity. A thin, tapered copper jacket fragments violently on impact vaporizing any varmint in its path.

The VARMIN-A-TOR is back in 22 caliber 40-grain and 50-grain, 6mm 58-grain and 72-grain, with all new 20 caliber 32-grain.

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maTCh Burners™: As tactical, 3-Gun and High Power competition heats up, Barnes responds with competitively priced lead core match-grade bullets. Competitive shooters looking for that “better mouse trap” owe it to themselves to give Barnes Match Burners a shot.

.223 caliber offerings include 52-grain FB, 69- and 85-grain BT. 6mm configurations include 68-grain FB and 105-grain BT. 6.5mm 140-grain BT, 30 caliber 155- and 175-grain BT bullets are also available.

“This summer I shot numerous ground-hogs using your 6mm 62 gr. Varmint Grenades out of my 240 Weatherby. They’re accurate, explosive and reliable Thank you, Barnes, for the great product.”

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mPg™ muLTi-PurPose green: MPG technology was developed for military and law enforcement applications. This bullet design features a highly frangible, powdered-metal copper-tin core inside a guilding metal jacket. Unlike frangible bullets lacking a protective jacket, MPG bullets remain intact under the rigors of handling, feeding and firing in high capacity magazines. This eliminates the primary cause of jammed actions and plugged barrels often experienced when firing frangible ammunition in modern sporting rifles.

Barnes’ Multi-Purpose Green bullets are exceptionally accurate. They are ideal for shooting steel targets, competition, plinking, varmint hunting and home defense.

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Contains extensive loading data for Barnes TSX, MRX bullets, and super-frangible Varmint Grenades. Also includes data for Barnes’ XPB pistol bullets and recommended loads for Expander and Spit-Fire muzzleloader bullets.

Includes loads for Barnes Banded Solids, along with data for big-bore rifle cartridges like the 470 and 500 Nitro, 505 Gibbs, 577 Nitro Express and 50 BMG.

Barnes Cr-10™ Bore CLeaner

Barnes’ specially formulated CR-10 bore cleaning solvent effectively removes copper and powder fouling. This aggressive bore cleaner quickly loosens and lifts heavy copper deposits left by jacketed bullets as they pass through the bore. Leaves rifling clean for better accuracy and longer barrel life. CR-10 bore cleaner is non-corrosive and won’t harm barrels. Offered in 2- and 8-ounce bottles.

women’s shirTNavy blue, round neck, Barnes logo with fleur-de-lis design. This t-shirt runs true to size. Sizes Small – 2X. More men’s and women’s styles and colors available in the Barnes online store.

550 ParaCorD BraCeLeTApproximately 8 feet of Paracord. Side release buckle with Barnes logo, one size available (fits wrist sizes 7¾” to 8”).

sheDhorn haTLightweight canvas cap with

buckle fastener, and Shedhorn logo. Olive/Realtree.

TraCkshooDieMade of 50/50 cotton-poly blend. Sizes Small – 3X.

Varmin-a-Tor shirT50/50 Cotton Poly DryBlend. 5.6 oz. pre-shrunk. Double needle stitched neckline, bottom hem and sleeves.

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CLuB–X™

Club-X, a FREE, exclusive association of dedicated hunters, shooters and reloaders who want to keep current with the latest developments at Barnes Bullets.

While membership is absolutely free, you get many worthwhile benefits. As a bonus, every member is eligible to enter monthly drawings for valuable prizes. When you sign up, you’re automatically entered every month. Valuable prizes include Bushnell rangefinders, Leupold riflescopes, Remington cleaning kits, cutlery and more. You’ll find details on the Club-X page.

In addition, you’ll receive the Barnes Bullet-N, a monthly newsletter jam-packed with technical loading and shooting tips, contest information, product bargain buys, exciting hunting stories, wild game recipes, new product reviews and other useful information.

As a Club-X member, you’ll have access to a periodically updated list of guides and outfitters Barnes recommends. There are other benefits, as well—and remember, membership is free!

For more information, go to www.barnesbullets.com and click on the “CLUBS” tab.

CoPPer CLuB™

Copper Club is a premium online site offering several unique advantages to its members. Those joining the Copper Club can choose one of the many premium gift packages available. Each package includes a number of valuable products, which will be immediately shipped to you.

Members gain access to the very latest loads as soon as they’re developed in the Barnes laboratory by the best ballisticians in the business, you’ll see them months before they appear in print. Whenever new Barnes bullets are introduced, you’ll have the handloading lowdown on them first!

Copper Club members are automatically enrolled-at no extra charge-in the Barnes University. Many courses are offered. These range from handloading basics for beginners to advanced techniques to help you fine-tune your loads and maximize your firearm’s performance.

For more information, go to www.barnesbullets.com and click on the “CLUBS” tab.

Email your Barnes success stories and photos to [email protected]

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“One of the perks with being a Club-X member is getting the Club-X Newsletter

each month. They are not only fun to read but informative and educational.”

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