New Barnes Buster™
Barnes Buster™ —Hunting Bullets for Handguns and Lever Rifles Introduced
Barnes now offers a new deep-penetrating handgun bullet intended for hunting bear, wild boar, moose, bison, buffalo and other large—even dangerous—game. The bullet features a thick copper jacket and a heavy lead core, resulting in minimal expansion, deep penetration and maximum weight retention.
Available for .44, .45, and .500 magnum revolvers, as well as for .45-70 rifles, this premium hunting bullet combines bone-crushing power with pass-through penetration. Unlike conventional expanding bullets, the Barnes Busters track straight without deflection or deformation. These tough bullets are specifically designed to deliver maximum penetration, even in large game. In one field test, a Barnes Buster fired from a .45-70 T/C Encore drove completely through an American bison, anchoring it on the spot.
These cannelured, heavy-for-caliber bullets drive deep through dense muscle and bone. Bullets remain intact—jackets won’t separate from the core. Great for hunting hogs and tough, heavy game. It’s the ideal bullet for those who carry handguns for protection against bears in Alaska and other wilderness areas.
The new Barnes Buster additions for 2010 include:
| Caliber | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| .44 Magnum | 300-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base |
| .454 Casull | 325-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base |
| 45/70 | 400-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base |
| .500 S&W | 400-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base |
Feral hog taken in May, 2009.
topped with a 2.5x Leupold scope. The Buster bullet broke both front shoulders and
exited, anchoring the animal on the spot. Austin stated that his PH, Willem von Royen
of Chris Troskie Safaris, was skeptical of his “cowboy gun.” However, he was
impressed with the results and now plans to get one.