Pistol
Featuring Barnes’ patented X-Bullet™ technology, all-copper XPB™ bullets offer dramatically increased penetration over conventional jacketed lead-core bullets. These lead-free bullets provide superior expansion and weight retention. Energy transfer is unsurpassed, making them ideal for hunting or self-defense. Barnes’ XPB bullets are exceptionally accurate and leave no residue to harm shooters in practice environments.
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The Barnes ® XPB™ Lineup
| Caliber | Diameter | Weight | Description | S.D. | B.C. | Cat. # |
| .357 Magnum | .357 | 125 gr | XPB FB | .140 | .160 | 35713 |
| .357 Magnum | .357 | 140 gr | XPB FB | .157 | .150 | 35714 |
| .41 Magnum | .410 | 180 gr | XPB FB | .153 | .126 | 41018 |
| .44 Magnum | .429 | 200 gr | XPB FB | .155 | .138 | 42920 |
| .44 Magnum | .429 | 225 gr | XPB FB | .175 | .195 | 42922 |
| .45 Colt | .451 | 200 gr | XPB FB | .140 | 45116 | |
| .45 Colt | .451 | 225 gr | XPB FB | .158 | .146 | 45120 |
| .454 Casull | .451 | 250 gr | XPB FB | .176 | .141 | 45123 |
| .460 S&W | .451 | 200 gr | XPB FB | .140 | .160 | 45115 |
| .460 S&W | .451 | 275 gr | XPB FB | .193 | .215 | 45105 |
| .480 Ruger | .475 | 275 gr | XPB FB | .174 | .155 | |
| .500 S&W | .500 | 275 gr | XPB FB | .157 | .141 | 50025 |
| .500 S&W | .500 | 325 gr | XPB FB | .186 | .228 | 50026 |
| .500 S&W | .500 | 375 gr | XPB FB | .214 | .261 | 50028 |
Barnes M/LE TAC-XP™ Pistol line-up also offers the following cartridges:
380 ACP
9mm Luger
357 Sig
38 SPL
10mm
40 S&W
44 SPL
45 ACP
45 GAP
Deep Penetrating Hunting Bullets for Handguns and Lever Rifles
Barnes offers new heavy-for-caliber handgun and lever rifle bullets 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 deep penetration and maximum weight retention.
This premium hunting bullet combines bone-crushing power with pass-through penetration. Unlike conventional expanding bullets, the Barnes Busters track straight without deflection. These tough bullets are specifically designed to deliver maximum penetration, even in large and dangerous 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.
| Caliber | Weight | Description | S.D. | B.C. | CAT# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Mag | 300-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base | .233 | .241 | 42982 |
| 454 Casull | 325-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base | .228 | .206 | 45135 |
| 500 S&W | 400-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base | .229 | .220 | 50040 |
| 45/70 | 400-grain | Flat Nose/Flat Base | .272 | .242 | 45884 |
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