Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
When shot placement at distance separates a clean harvest from a wounded animal, your 270 Winchester ammo needs to deliver repeatable accuracy and terminal performance across a wide velocity window. The Barnes VOR-TX Long Range loads a 129-grain LRX (Long-Range X) bullet — an all-copper hollow-point with a polymer tip and boat-tail base — into nickel-plated brass cases primed with non-corrosive Boxer primers. At 3140 fps muzzle velocity and 2825 ft-lbs energy, this load maintains supersonic flight and 1500+ ft-lbs past 500 yards, giving you the margin you need on mule deer, pronghorn, and medium game where wind and elevation conspire against first-round hits.
Built for the Box
Barnes engineers the LRX bullet around a sleek ogive and extended boat tail that yield a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.463 — higher than traditional cup-and-core hunting bullets in this weight class. The 100-percent copper body sheds no lead fragments, meets non-toxic hunting regulations in California condor zones and other restricted areas, and retains 95+ percent of its weight through bone and shoulder impacts. The polymer tip drives expansion at velocities from 1600 fps (terminal threshold) to 3200+ fps (muzzle), opening the nose cavity into four cutting petals that double frontal diameter while the shank penetrates deep. Each 20-round box ships with a ballistic chart listing drop, energy, and wind drift at 100-yard intervals from sea level and 5000-foot elevations, so you can dial your scope or hold-over without running separate ballistics software.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 270 Winchester |
| Bullet weight | 129 grains |
| Bullet type | Barnes Long Range X (LRX) polymer tip |
| Muzzle velocity | 3140 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2825 ft-lbs |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.463 |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Nickel plated brass |
| Primer | Boxer (non-corrosive, reloadable) |
| Lead-free | No (contains copper) |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Barnes |
Match this load with a .270 Win rifle zeroed at 200 yards for a maximum point-blank range of roughly 260 yards on a 6-inch vital zone. Beyond that, your drop compensation or dialed adjustments rely on the published chart and real-world environmental inputs. Explore the full lineup of long-range hunting cartridges in our 270 ammo category.
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.
- Observe the four universal rules of firearm safety at all times: treat every firearm as loaded, never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify that this cartridge matches the chambering stamped on your rifle’s barrel. Firing incorrect ammunition can cause catastrophic failure, serious injury, or death.
- This product contains copper and may contain trace amounts of lead. Wash hands thoroughly after handling ammunition. Pregnant women and children should avoid prolonged exposure to lead residue. California Proposition 65 warning applies.
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