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Barnes VOR-TX Handgun Ammo

tapehoser

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Was at Sportsman's a couple weeks ago and they had moved all the self-defense ammo behind the counter, but visible. All the bulk stuff was out front. Anyhoo...I digress...

The only ammo I recognized was Barnes, so I asked for a box and lo and behold it was VOR-TX handgun ammo! AND, it was the cheapest ammo on the shelf at $20 for a box of 20 rounds of 9mm 115 grain with the TAC-XP bullets. Haven't shot it yet, but anyone ever shot this stuff from your handgun? Results?

Years back I tried reloading a bunch of Barnes for my 45-70 Gov't cartridges, but none of them would shoot straight. Tried 3 different weights with a bunch of different powders, but nothing would shoot like I wanted it. I ended up sticking with a 300 grain Nosler Partition, which I think fell out of production since then.

Your thoughts are appreciated.
 
I'm betting the "self-defense" ammo was moved behind the counter as an anti-theft precaution.
Generally, they are packaged in 20 round boxes and are just the right size to drop into a pocket or purse.
Just a guess...

I have had excellent success with Sierra projectiles over the years. This 300 grain bullet was specifically designed for the 45-70.

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.458 Cal 300 Gr. HP/FN Pro-Hunter - Sierra Bullets

Sierra offers a single flatnose bullet in this 45 caliber specifically for the 45-70 bore size. It may be used in rifles or handguns with a .458 inch bore, but it must not be used in handguns with .451 or .454 inch bore size. Sierra introduced this bullet in 1973 - the 100th year of the...
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tapehoser said:
Was at Sportsman's a couple weeks ago and they had moved all the self-defense ammo behind the counter, but visible. All the bulk stuff was out front. Anyhoo...I digress...

The only ammo I recognized was Barnes, so I asked for a box and lo and behold it was VOR-TX handgun ammo! AND, it was the cheapest ammo on the shelf at $20 for a box of 20 rounds of 9mm 115 grain with the TAC-XP bullets. Haven't shot it yet, but anyone ever shot this stuff from your handgun? Results?

Years back I tried reloading a bunch of Barnes for my 45-70 Gov't cartridges, but none of them would shoot straight. Tried 3 different weights with a bunch of different powders, but nothing would shoot like I wanted it. I ended up sticking with a 300 grain Nosler Partition, which I think fell out of production since then.

Your thoughts are appreciated.
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I don't have any experience with their VOR-TX handgun ammo yet but I have a few boxes of .45 ACP. Their TSXs bullets are amazing in my 30.06. I tried them in my 45-70 and had the same result as you; nothing close to where I wanted them to go.
 
I've carried them in my XD-m 3.8 45acp. It's the only thing I use anymore. The XD-m loves them, they shoot exactly where I want them to go. A paper box full of wet(soaked) phone books revealed they in fact do expand nicely. The petals do not break off and the wound channel is shredded.
I see buffalo bore uses them in their 10mm load, I've ordered some from them for my XD-m 10mm
 
Pitdogg2 said:
I've carried them in my XD-m 3.8 45acp. It's the only thing I use anymore. The XD-m loves them, they shoot exactly where I want them to go. A paper box full of wet(soaked) phone books revealed they in fact do expand nicely. The petals do not break off and the wound channel is shredded.
I see buffalo bore uses them in their 10mm load, I've ordered some from them for my XD-m 10mm
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I did not realize Buffalo Bore used the Barnes bullets for their 10mm loads! That makes me want to invest a little more in Barnes now. I'll post a report on how they shoot shortly.
 
This must not be California because in California all the ammo is locked up you need help to get to it but I was in Nevada not long ago ammo was stock just like can food grab what you what
 
javbike said:
This must not be California because in California all the ammo is locked up you need help to get to it but I was in Nevada not long ago ammo was stock just like can food grab what you what
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Yeah, definitely not Commiefornia. And every other store that sells ammo in my location leaves the ammo on the shelves for everyone to access. But since those self defense rounds/boxes are smaller, I am sure they are more prone to thievery. I hate thieves. They make me angry.
 
I have the 250tsx and 300orig, but haven't loaded any yet. With 2 marlins of 18.5" and 26" barrels I'll try some when I get a chance too load some for testing.
 
I do have other caliber bullets in Barnes, but haven't tried any of them yet either. I have them in 6mn 84tsx, 6mm 112mb, 6.5 145mb, 6.8 85tacx 95tactx 110tacx, but no handgun.
 
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