The Barnes Pioneer 30-30 Winchester 150 Grain Triple-Shock X (TSX) ammunition breathes new life into your lever-action rifle, delivering modern terminal performance engineered specifically for tubular-magazine firearms.
- 150-grain TSX bullet delivers massive expansion and near-100% weight retention
- Designed for lever guns and revolvers with tubular magazine compatibility
- All-copper TSX construction ensures deep, consistent penetration on game
- Engineered for flawless feeding and reliable cycling shot after shot
- Premium brass cases and consistent powder charges for dependable accuracy
- Produces multiple cutting petals on expansion for devastating wound channels
Who This Is For
This load is ideal for hunters who rely on a classic lever-action like the Marlin 336 or Winchester Model 94 and want a modern, lead-free bullet that maximizes terminal performance on whitetail deer, black bear, and feral hogs at typical 30-30 ranges. It's also a strong choice for hunters in states requiring non-lead ammunition, thanks to the all-copper TSX construction.
Specifications
| Brand | Barnes |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Barnes Pioneer |
| Caliber | 30-30 Winchester |
| Bullet Weight | 150 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Triple-Shock X (TSX) |
| Bullet Material | All-Copper (Lead-Free) |
| Muzzle Velocity | ~2,335 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | ~1,815 ft-lbs |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Application | Big Game Hunting |
| Magazine Compatibility | Tubular Magazine Safe |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this ammunition safe to use in a tubular magazine lever-action rifle?
Yes. Barnes specifically engineered the Pioneer line for lever-action rifles with tubular magazines. The TSX bullet's flat or polymer-tipped profile (designed for tubular feeding) prevents primer ignition when rounds are stacked nose-to-primer in the magazine, ensuring safe and reliable cycling in rifles like the Marlin 336 and Winchester 94.
How does the TSX bullet perform on deer-sized game?
The all-copper Triple-Shock X bullet is renowned for expanding reliably across a wide range of velocities, forming multiple sharp copper petals that create a large wound channel while retaining virtually all of its original weight. This combination of expansion and deep penetration makes it highly effective on whitetail deer, black bear, and similar-sized game at the ranges where the 30-30 Winchester excels — typically inside 200 yards.
Is this a lead-free load, and does that matter in California?
Yes, the Barnes TSX bullet is 100% copper with absolutely no lead core, making it fully compliant with California's Upland Zone and Condor Zone non-lead ammunition regulations. Hunters in California can use this load with confidence for big-game hunting anywhere in the state where 30-30 Winchester firearms are permitted.
- Caliber:
- 30-30 WIN
- Bullet Weight:
- 150 GR
- Bullet Type:
- Triple Shock X
- Type:
- Rifle Ammunition
- Box Quantity:
- 20
- Case Quantity:
- 200
- Lead Free:
- No