BARNES 30351 TSX 30 CAL 168 GRAIN BOAT TAIL 50 CNT

Barnes Bullets TSX 30 Caliber 168 Grain Boat Tail (30351) is a premium .30 caliber hunting bullet designed for shooters who want deep penetration, high weight retention, and reliable expansion on big game. This 168 grain hollow point boat tail projectile works well in popular 308 diameter 30 caliber hunting rifles where you want a lead free hunting bullet for medium and large game.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 30351
• Caliber: 30 caliber
• Bullet diameter: .308 inch
• Bullet weight: 168 grains
• Bullet type: TSX Triple-Shock X
• Bullet construction: solid copper, lead free
• Nose type: hollow point
• Base style: boat tail
• Sectional density: .253
• Ballistic coefficient: .404
• Quantity per box: 50 bullets
• Intended use: hunting

Special Features

• All copper construction eliminates a separate lead core, which helps the bullet retain its weight and stay intact even after heavy bone impacts.
• TSX Triple-Shock X design uses engineered grooves cut into the shank that reduce pressure, improve barrel life, and help maintain accuracy over extended shooting.
• Hollow point cavity initiates expansion on impact, forming sharp petals that increase frontal diameter and transfer energy efficiently into game animals.
• Boat tail base profile helps streamline the bullet for better downrange ballistics, which supports flatter trajectories and more stable flight at longer distances.
• The lead free design works with areas or personal preferences that require non lead projectiles while still giving you reliable hunting performance.

Practical Benefits

• This Barnes Bullets TSX 30 Caliber 168 Grain Boat Tail (30351) fits common 30 caliber .308 diameter rifles that shooters use for hunting deer, antelope, and similar game with a focus on clean kills.
• The 168 grain weight pairs well with many 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, and similar cartridges, and it works with a wide range of proven hunting powder combinations for reloaders.
• Deep penetration and controlled expansion make this bullet ideal for broadside and quartering shots where you want an exit wound and strong blood trail on medium and some larger game.
• The solid copper construction and high weight retention help your bullet drive through heavy muscle and bone, which supports reliable performance when animal angles are less than ideal.
• The boat tail design supports accurate long range hunting loads, so you can build ammunition that stays consistent from close timber shots out to extended field distances where wind and drop matter more.
• If you load for a 30 caliber hunting rifle and want a durable, lead free hunting bullet for real world big game conditions, this Barnes Bullets TSX 30 Caliber 168 Grain Boat Tail (30351) is a dependable option.