Barnes 22030 Safari Barnes TSX Flat Base 500 Grain .470 Nitro Express 2150 fps

A: The Barnes .470 Nitro Express VOR-TX Safari ammunition is primarily designed for big game hunting, especially dangerous game in Africa. Its 500-grain TSX FB (Triple-Shock X Flat Base) bullet provides excellent penetration and expansion, making it ideal for taking down large, thick-skinned animals like elephants, rhinos, and cape buffalo.

A: The Barnes .470 Nitro Express VOR-TX Safari ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 2150 fps (feet per second). This high velocity contributes to its impressive muzzle energy of 5133 ft-lbs, providing the power needed for ethical harvests of large game animals.

A: Each box of Barnes .470 Nitro Express VOR-TX Safari ammunition contains 20 rounds. This quantity is typical for large-bore, high-powered rifle cartridges used in specialized hunting situations.

A: This ammunition uses Barnes' TSX FB (Triple-Shock X Flat Base) bullet. It's an all-copper bullet designed for controlled expansion, deep penetration, and 100% weight retention, making it highly effective for big game hunting.

A: While this ammunition is designed for .470 Nitro Express rifles, it's essential to ensure your specific firearm is rated for these high-pressure loads. Always consult your rifle's manufacturer guidelines and have your firearm inspected by a qualified gunsmith before using this powerful ammunition.

A: The ballistic coefficient of the 500-grain TSX FB bullet used in this ammunition is 0.363. This relatively high BC for such a large bullet contributes to its ability to maintain velocity and energy at longer ranges.