The TAC-TX bullet is a special purpose expanding all-copper bullet that is optimized around AR platforms. AR's feature shorter carbine length barrels which reduce the muzzle velocity when compared to a standard barrel length. To achieve the same terminal performance that Barnes fans are used to, we added a larger tip to allow more fluid to enter the nose and modified the bullet cavity to maximize expansion at lower velocities. These bullets track straighter through barriers and have better weight retention than lead-core bullets.
New for 2026-The .224" 22 CAL 70gr TAC-TX BT was designed and optimized around the 22 ARC and its velocity range. The cannelure is correctly positioned so you can crimp into it. Being a sleek 70gr copper projectile, you need a 1:7 twist rate or faster to stabilize it. The 22 Creedmoor is another great application for this bullet, however, make sure you have a fast enough twist rate. The SAAMI standard for a 22 Creedmoor is slower- 1:8 twist.
The nose length is .702 which makes it too long to mag feed a 223 Rem or similar cartridge.
2 Reviews
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I have hunted with sierra 70gr 224 bullets for years on deer.Never lost one.I have wished for a bullet like this for many years.I reloaded 20 with 20 gr IMR 3031 I had to seat the bullet over half way up and crimp them,so they would fit in my mag.my first three rounds i could cover them with a dime. I hope to hunt with them this season.Thank you for granting my wish.G.L.G
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for deer sense 1973 i was using a 70 gr semi pt 224 dia bullet for deer and never lost one some times i had to shoot one twice, But now Iam going to finaly going to get the the chance to try something new ,thank you for this chance.
looking forward to the range time to run this through its paces. G.L.G.
