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Every now and then a new bullet comes along that redefines what we think we know about hunting projectiles.

The Barnes X-Bullet is celebrating a significant anniversary. Learn its history here.

The Tipped Triple-Shock is a descendant of the original Barnes X-Bullet. Like the X-Bullet the Triple-Shock is an all-copper projectile with a small hollow cavity at the front. But, unlike its predecessor, the caliber diameter body of the Tipped Triple-Shock is ringed with grooves to help reduce fouling and improve accuracy.

I put much more thought, planning and care into the selection of my safari rifles than I do choosing the safari itself.

There’s no doubt that copper monometal bullets are here to stay. But are they so good that they warrant abandoning lead core ammo altogether? We take a look at the pros and cons of each style.

The former president and CEO of Barnes Bullets is our 2016 Pioneer of the Year.

For 2019, Federal has brought back the popular Barnes TSX, an all-copper hollow point that groups tightly at long range and delivers consistent, lethal expansion.

Myth: You must handload to get the maximum performance out of your hunting gun.