Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For hunters running suppressed or unsuppressed 300 AAC Blackout rifles, Barnes VOR-TX 120-grain Tipped TAC-TX ammo bridges the gap between terminal performance and regulatory compliance. Built around an all-copper monolithic bullet with a polymer tip, this supersonic load delivers 2150 fps muzzle velocity and 1231 ft-lbs energy—enough momentum to anchor whitetail, hogs, and predators inside 200 yards while satisfying lead-free mandates in California condor zones and other restricted hunting areas.
Built for the Box
Each Barnes Tipped TAC-TX projectile starts as a single piece of copper rod, machined to final form without a lead core. The polymer tip initiates expansion on impact while the deep hollow cavity behind it drives four pre-scored petals to peel back in a controlled flower pattern, doubling frontal diameter. Because the bullet sheds no core fragments, weight retention exceeds 95 percent—critical for penetrating bone, heavy hide, and intermediate barriers without losing terminal effectiveness. The 0.358 G1 ballistic coefficient and 0.181 sectional density deliver flat trajectories and wind-bucking stability out to practical hunting ranges.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 300 AAC Blackout (7.62x35mm) |
| Bullet weight | 120 grains |
| Bullet type | Polymer Tip (Barnes Tipped TAC-TX) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2150 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 1231 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead-free | Yes |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.358 |
| Sectional density | 0.181 |
| Velocity rating | Supersonic |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Barnes |
Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases let you recycle components for future range sessions. This 300 Blackout ammo ships from Barnes facilities in the United States.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four cardinal rules of firearm safety at all times
- Verify state and local ammunition laws before purchase
- California Proposition 65 warning: This product contains materials known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm
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