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      Buying Barnes in Australia

      Magnum Sports lists more than 320 Barnes products with around 155 available today: about 200 projectile lines and 120 loaded ammunition lines. Barnes is best known for its all-copper TSX, TTSX and LRX hunting bullets, which expand reliably without lead, and the range also covers Match Burner target bullets, Varmint Grenade frangible bullets, TAC pistol bullets and the big-bore TSX and Banded Solid loads used on buffalo in .458 Win Mag and .500 Nitro Express.

      Loaded Barnes ammunition is sold for collection from our Roseville Chase store only and, as with all ammunition in NSW, only to the holder of a licence for a firearm in that calibre. Projectiles, brass and other reloading components are not ammunition under the NSW Firearms Act and ship Australia-wide.

      The most popular lines are the .30 calibre 150 to 168 grain TTSX for .308 and .30-06 deer hunting, the 6.5 mm 120 and 127 grain TTSX and LRX for 6.5 Creedmoor, the 6 mm and 6.5 mm Match Burners for target work, and the .22 Hornet and .223 Varmint Grenade for foxes. Projectile boxes start at $69, most sit between $95 and $170, and 500-round bulk packs and safari calibres run to $586.

      • PricesBarnes projectiles from $69 a box with most 50-round boxes between $95 and $170; loaded VOR-TX ammunition from $99 a packet, and safari calibres up to $586.
      • Availability327 Barnes lines listed, about 155 available now; 30 calibre TTSX, 6.5 mm TTSX and LRX, and 6 mm and 6.5 mm Match Burners are the deepest stock.
      • DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

      Copper bullets need to be seated a little off the lands and run best at higher velocity, so tell us your rifle and twist rate and we will point you to the right weight. See our reloading range for dies, brass and powder, or Hornady projectiles for lead-core alternatives.

      Common questions

      What is the difference between Barnes TSX, TTSX and LRX?
      All three are all-copper hollow points that expand into four petals and retain nearly all their weight. The TSX is the original grooved design; the TTSX adds a polymer tip for faster expansion and a higher ballistic coefficient; the LRX is a long-range version with a longer ogive and boat tail designed to open at lower impact velocities past 400 metres.
      Are Barnes copper bullets good for Australian hunting?
      Yes. Because they hold together and penetrate deeply, Barnes TTSX and LRX are a favourite for sambar, red deer, pigs and scrub bulls, and lighter weights (130 grain in .308, 120 grain in 6.5 Creedmoor) can be driven faster than lead-core bullets for flatter shooting. They are also the answer where lead-free projectiles are preferred.
      Do I need a licence to buy Barnes projectiles in NSW?
      Projectiles, brass, primers and powder are reloading components, not ammunition, under the NSW Firearms Act, so no firearms licence is needed to buy them and we ship projectiles and brass Australia-wide. Loaded Barnes ammunition is ammunition: you need a licence for a firearm in that calibre and it is collected from our store.
      Which Barnes bullet should I load for .308 deer hunting?
      The 130 grain TTSX at around 3,000 fps is the classic .308 deer load for fallow and red deer, and the 150 or 168 grain TTSX suits sambar and large pigs. For a .30-06 the 150 and 180 grain TTSX are stocked; for 6.5 Creedmoor use the 120 grain TTSX or 127 grain LRX.
      Does Magnum Sports ship Barnes ammunition?
      No. Loaded ammunition is collect-only from 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase, on presentation of a licence for that calibre. Barnes projectiles, brass and reloading gear ship Australia-wide with standard delivery.

      Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.