Barnes Bullets 30295 LRX Long Range 7mm .284 139 gr LRX Boat Tail: Precision and Performance for the Modern Hunter

For the discerning hunter and precision reloader, the quest for the perfect projectile often leads to innovation that pushes the boundaries of ballistic performance. The Barnes Bullets 30295 LRX (Long-Range X) Long Range 7mm .284 139 grain LRX Boat Tail bullet stands as a testament to this pursuit, engineered to deliver unparalleled accuracy and devastating terminal performance at extended ranges. This advanced, lead-free bullet is a top-tier choice for those who demand ethical, clean kills on medium to large game, even when shots stretch across vast distances.

Are you a long-range hunter looking to extend your effective range with unwavering confidence? Do you seek a monolithic bullet that combines a high ballistic coefficient with Barnes' legendary terminal performance? Are you committed to ethical hunting practices and prefer lead-free ammunition components? The Barnes LRX 139 grain .284 bullet is designed specifically to address these needs, making it an indispensable component for your reloading bench.

Why Choose Barnes LRX for Your Long-Range Pursuits?

The landscape of hunting and shooting has evolved, with rifle technology and optics enabling shots at distances once thought impossible. The Barnes LRX series was developed precisely to complement these advancements, ensuring that the bullet’s performance keeps pace with the shooter’s capabilities. Unlike traditional lead-core bullets, the LRX features an all-copper construction, a hallmark of Barnes’ X-bullet philosophy. This monolithic design ensures near 100% weight retention, deep penetration, and consistent expansion across a broad range of velocities, making it highly effective from close quarters out to the extreme limits of your rifle’s capabilities.

Hunters often ask, "What are the best bullets for long-range hunting?" or "How can I achieve consistent accuracy and ethical kills at extended ranges?" The answer frequently points to projectiles like the Barnes LRX. Its design directly addresses the challenges of long-range ballistics, where factors like wind drift, bullet drop, and energy retention become critical. With its aerodynamically optimized profile, including a long, sleek boattail and a high ballistic coefficient, the LRX minimizes these external influences, ensuring your bullet arrives on target with maximum energy and precision.

Key Features and Engineering Excellence for Superior Performance

The Barnes LRX 139 grain 7mm (.284) bullet is a culmination of advanced ballistic engineering, building upon the proven success of its predecessor, the TTSX (Tipped Triple-Shock X). Each element of its design serves a critical function, contributing to its outstanding performance in the field:

• All-Copper Construction: As a monolithic, lead-free bullet, the LRX offers superior weight retention upon impact, typically retaining 95-100% of its original weight. This characteristic ensures deep, straight-line penetration through tissue and bone, vital for reaching vital organs on larger game animals. Beyond its terminal performance, the all-copper composition addresses environmental concerns and complies with lead-free ammunition regulations in certain hunting areas.
• Polymer Tip: The distinctive blue polymer tip serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it initiates rapid and reliable expansion even at lower impact velocities often encountered at extended ranges. This ensures a wide wound channel for quick, humane kills. Secondly, the polymer tip improves the bullet’s ballistic coefficient by providing a sharp, aerodynamic point, which contributes to flatter trajectories and reduced wind drift.
• Long Profile and Boattail Design: The elongated profile, coupled with a meticulously engineered boattail, dramatically reduces drag in flight. This aerodynamic efficiency is crucial for maintaining velocity and energy over long distances. A higher ballistic coefficient (BC) means the bullet sheds less speed, resulting in less drop and less wind deflection, which are paramount for accurate long-range shooting. For the 139 gr 7mm LRX, the specified G1 Ballistic Coefficient of .470 is exceptionally high for its weight class, highlighting its long-range capabilities.
• Multiple Grooves (Relief Bands): While not explicitly mentioned in the original description, Barnes’ X-bullet designs typically incorporate multiple grooves along the bullet shank. These relief bands reduce bearing surface and fouling, which can lead to increased velocity and improved accuracy by minimizing pressure and friction as the bullet travels down the barrel. They also allow for cleaner bullet release from the case during reloading.
• Match-Grade Accuracy: The precision manufacturing processes employed by Barnes Bullets ensure exceptional consistency from one bullet to the next. This uniformity in weight, diameter, and concentricity translates directly into match-grade accuracy, enabling reloaders to produce highly consistent and precise ammunition loads. Achieving sub-MOA groups at 100 yards and beyond becomes an attainable goal with these bullets.

Ideal Applications for the Barnes LRX 139 gr 7mm Bullet

The Barnes LRX 139 grain .284 bullet is a versatile projectile, but it truly excels in specific scenarios, making it a favorite among dedicated enthusiasts available at DEGuns:

• Long-Range Big Game Hunting: This is the primary intended use for the LRX series. Whether you're targeting deer, elk, moose, or other similar-sized game across vast open plains, mountain ranges, or deep canyons, the LRX provides the confidence that your shot will connect accurately and deliver the necessary terminal performance for a swift, ethical harvest. Its ability to expand reliably at lower velocities (common at extended ranges) ensures consistent performance even when impact energy has diminished.
• Mountain Hunting: In mountainous terrain, shots can often be long, steep, and exposed to unpredictable winds. The LRX’s high BC and robust construction make it an excellent choice for these challenging conditions, helping to overcome the environmental variables that can impact bullet flight.
• Lead-Free Hunting Zones: With increasing regulations and environmental consciousness, many jurisdictions now mandate or encourage the use of lead-free ammunition. The all-copper Barnes LRX is a perfect solution, allowing hunters to comply with regulations without sacrificing performance.
• Precision Reloading: For reloaders seeking to squeeze every bit of accuracy and performance out of their 7mm magnum or standard cartridges (such as .280 Remington, 7mm-08 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, .28 Nosler, etc.), the LRX offers a premium component. Its consistent weight and dimensions make load development straightforward and rewarding.
• Ethical Hunting: The core philosophy behind Barnes Bullets, particularly their monolithic designs, is to achieve rapid, humane kills. The LRX embodies this, delivering a devastating wound channel through reliable expansion and deep penetration, ensuring the animal is dispatched quickly and ethically.

Reloading Considerations for the Barnes LRX 139 gr 7mm

Reloading with Barnes LRX bullets requires attention to detail, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Given their solid copper construction, Barnes bullets tend to be longer than traditional lead-core bullets of the same weight. This means they occupy more case capacity.

Here are essential tips for reloaders:

1. Start Low and Work Up: Always begin with the minimum recommended powder charge and incrementally work your way up while monitoring for pressure signs. Barnes often provides specific load data for their bullets, which is an excellent starting point.
2. Seating Depth: Due to their length, proper seating depth is crucial. Barnes generally recommends seating their bullets to achieve the optimal jump to the rifling for accuracy, often further from the lands than traditional bullets. Always consult a reputable reloading manual or Barnes’ own data.
3. Powder Selection: Choose powders that provide the best velocity with safe pressures for your specific cartridge and barrel length. Medium to slow-burning powders are typically preferred for 7mm cartridges, especially magnum variants.
4. Case Preparation: Meticulous case preparation, including proper sizing, trimming, and primer pocket uniforming, will contribute to the inherent accuracy capabilities of the LRX bullet.
5. Crimping (Optional): While not always necessary for bolt-action rifles, a light crimp may be beneficial for cartridges subjected to heavy recoil or those used in tubular magazines.

Comparing LRX with Other Bullets

While many excellent bullets exist on the market, the Barnes LRX distinguishes itself through its specific design philosophy and performance characteristics:

• Monolithic vs. Bonded/Partition: Unlike bonded or partitioned bullets that use lead cores, the LRX is 100% copper. This ensures zero fragmentation and maximum weight retention, leading to deeper penetration and a simpler, yet effective, wound channel.
• TTSX vs. LRX: The LRX is an evolution of the highly successful TTSX. While both feature the polymer tip and X-bullet technology, the LRX is specifically optimized with a longer profile and higher ballistic coefficient for superior performance at long range, where aerodynamic efficiency becomes paramount. If your primary hunting is within moderate distances, the TTSX might suffice. If you regularly take shots beyond 300-400 yards, the LRX offers a distinct advantage.
• Ethical Performance: The rapid, reliable expansion and deep penetration of the LRX are tailored for quick, humane kills. This ethical performance is a core tenet of the Barnes design, providing hunters with peace of mind.

In summary, the Barnes Bullets 30295 LRX Long Range 7mm .284 139 gr LRX Boat Tail bullet represents the pinnacle of lead-free, long-range hunting projectile technology. Its thoughtful design, incorporating an all-copper body, polymer tip, and an aerodynamically superior boattail, ensures match-grade accuracy, high ballistic coefficients, and consistent, devastating terminal performance. For the hunter committed to extending their ethical range and demanding the utmost in precision and reliability, these bullets, available at DEGuns, are an essential choice for any 7mm reloading setup. When every shot counts, especially at distances where external factors play a significant role, the LRX delivers the confidence you need to make the shot count.

Detailed Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Barnes Bullets
Series	Long Range
Model	LRX
Caliber	7mm
Bullet Diameter	.284"
Bullet Type	LRX Boat Tail
Bullet Weight	139 gr
Overall Length (OAL)	1.384"
Bullet Tip Material	Polymer
Ballistic Coefficient (G1)	.470
Sectional Density	.246
Quantity	50 Per Box
SKU	30295
UPC	716876128419