In Memoriam: Randy Brooks: 1949-2026
Randy Brooks, creator of the famous Barnes X Bullet and the 2016 NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award winner, passed away peacefully on the morning of Aug. 27, 2026. The Brooks family believes Randy may have suffered a stroke. He had suffered mini-strokes in the past, and he was recently diagnosed with vascular dementia. He was 76.
25 Years of X Success
The Barnes X-Bullet is celebrating a significant anniversary. Learn its history here.
The Barnes X-Bullet Family
Every now and then a new bullet comes along that redefines what we think we know about hunting projectiles.
The Barnes X Bullet
Now known as the TSX, the Barnes X Bullet has been used with success on African game for a quarter century.
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