Barnes VOR-TX Long Range .22 Creedmoor 65gr LRX BT — 500 Rounds

The Barnes VOR-TX Long Range 22 Creedmoor is a copper monolithic hunting load.

It is built around the 65-grain LRX Boat Tail bullet — a lead-free, high-BC projectile for the .22 Creedmoor’s flat trajectory at extended range.

At $1.36 per round, the Barnes VOR-TX Long Range is not a practice load. It is a deliberate choice for a specific purpose.

Who This Is For

.22 Creedmoor is a niche cartridge. It is not .223, not 6mm Creedmoor, and not something you load into a standard AR-15.

It is a SAAMI-standardised cartridge chambered primarily in purpose-built bolt guns and some semi-automatic precision platforms.

It pushes .224-calibre bullets faster and flatter than .22-250 while fitting the short-action Creedmoor case.

The Barnes VOR-TX Long Range 22 Creedmoor suits one buyer: someone with a rifle chambered in .22 Creedmoor who wants a lead-free, high-retention load at the distances this cartridge was designed for.

If you are uncertain whether you have a .22 Creedmoor rifle, you do not have one. It is not a common chambering.

The Barnes VOR-TX Long Range LRX Bullet

LRX stands for Long Range X-Bullet. The X-Bullet is Barnes’s signature design: a solid copper projectile with a polymer tip and relief grooves that reduce pressure and fouling.

What the LRX adds over a standard TTSX load:

Higher BC. The LRX uses a longer, more slender ogive optimised for long-range ballistic performance. At the velocities the .22 Creedmoor produces, that BC advantage compounds over distance.

Lead-free construction. Solid copper throughout — no lead core to fragment or shed. The bullet stays together and retains weight on impact.

Controlled expansion. The polymer tip initiates petal expansion on impact. Petals fold back to approximately twice the original diameter and stay attached.

Boat tail base. Improves stability and reduces base drag at extended range.

Specifications

• Caliber: .22 Creedmoor
• Bullet: 65 grain, LRX Boat Tail, solid copper
• Bullet type: Lead-free, monolithic copper
• Application: Medium game, long-range varmints
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Centerfire
• Quantity: 500 rounds
• MPN: 32548
• UPC: 71687612265

Note: muzzle velocity is not published by Barnes for this SKU. Confirm ballistic data via Barnes’s website or your rifle’s twist rate data before load development.

Lead-Free Considerations

In California and several other states, the use of lead bullets for hunting is restricted or prohibited. The LRX is lead-free and qualifies under these regulations.

Even outside those states, solid copper bullets eliminate the risk of lead fragmentation in the wound channel — a consideration for hunters who process their own game.

Reloading

Brass-cased and reloadable. At $1.36 per round for factory ammunition, reloading with Barnes LRX projectiles is the economic path for anyone shooting this cartridge in volume.

Where to Confirm Your Chambering

Cartridge specifications are published by SAAMI. Additional technical data for the LRX bullet and VOR-TX Long Range line is published by Barnes Bullets directly.

Browse the full .22 Creedmoor ammunition range. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Barnes VOR-TX Long Range .22 Creedmoor. 65-grain LRX Boat Tail solid copper bullet, lead-free, lead-state compliant. Polymer tip for reliable expansion. Boat tail for long-range stability. Brass case, reloadable. 500 rounds. Confirm your rifle is actually chambered in .22 Creedmoor before ordering — this is not a common chambering. Muzzle velocity not published for this bulk SKU; check Barnes’s 20-round product data for ballistic specs.

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💬 Before You Go — Running .22 Creedmoor?

Shooting this load? Leave a review with your barrel length and twist rate — that’s exactly what the next buyer of .22 Creedmoor ammunition wants before they order at $1.36 a round. And if you came looking for a load or caliber we don’t stock, tell us what it was. 🎯

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is .22 Creedmoor the same as .22-250 or .224 Valkyrie? No. .22 Creedmoor is a distinct cartridge based on the 6.5 Creedmoor case. It is not interchangeable with .22-250, .224 Valkyrie, .22 Nosler, or any other .224-calibre cartridge. Verify your chamber marking before ordering.

Why does this load cost $1.36 per round? Solid copper bullets are more expensive to manufacture than lead-core alternatives. The LRX Boat Tail is a premium long-range bullet, not a practice projectile.

Is this lead-free? Yes — solid copper throughout, no lead core. It qualifies under California’s lead-free hunting regulations and similar state rules.

What is the muzzle velocity? Barnes does not publish muzzle velocity for this 500-round bulk SKU. Check their 20-round product data (SKU 81198 equivalent) for ballistic specs, or contact Barnes directly.

What’s the BC of the 65-grain LRX? Barnes publish G1 and G7 BC data on their website for LRX bullets. Confirm the specific coefficient for this load before building a firing solution.

Can I reload this brass? Yes — standard Barnes brass, reloadable.

Is this good for varmints or big game? Both, within the cartridge’s envelope. The LRX is designed for medium game; at .22 Creedmoor velocities it’s suitable for deer and similar. For pure varminting at close range, a non-premium load is more economical.

Why the note about confirming my chamber? .22 Creedmoor is an uncommon chambering. A buyer who assumes their .22-250 or .223 rifle will accept this cartridge risks a dangerous misfire. This warning is not boilerplate.