Barnes Vor-Tx 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr TTSX Boat-Tail

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Official Spec	Value
Manufacturer	Barnes
Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Product Line	VOR-TX Rifle Ammunition
Bullet Name / Bullet Type	TTSX Boat-Tail / lead-free polymer-tipped expanding
Bullet Weight	120 gr
SKU / Part Number / Item Number	30815
UPC	716876022465
Rounds per Box	20
Muzzle Velocity	2,910 fps
Muzzle Energy	2,257 ft-lb
Ballistic Coefficient G1	.412
Ballistic Coefficient G7	Not found
Case Material	Not found
Primer	Not found
Reloadable	Not found
Test Barrel Length	24 in
Zero Distance	200 yd
Sight Height	1.5 in
Intended Use	Hunting – deer, antelope, and similar game
Product Status	Current official Barnes listing
Closest Competitors	Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 120 gr Barnes TTSX, Hornady Outfitter 6.5 CM 120 gr CX, Barnes VOR-TX LR 6.5 CM 127 gr LRX BT, Barnes VOR-TX RR 6.5 CM 100 gr TTSX BT, Nosler E-Tip 6.5 CM 120 gr Lead-Free

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Overview

Barnes VOR-TX 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr TTSX is a lead-free hunting load built around the all-copper Tipped Triple-Shock X bullet. Barnes publishes 2,910 fps from a 24-inch test barrel and a G1 ballistic coefficient of .412.

The official trajectory is based on a 200-yard zero and 1.5-inch sight height. Barnes does not publish product-specific wind-drift values for this load, so no wind column is shown.

Official Ballistics

Manufacturer-published figures. Test barrel: 24 in; zero: 200 yd; sight height: 1.5 in. Trajectory values are in inches.

Range (yd)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lb)	Trajectory (in)
0	2,910	2,257	Not published
100	2,685	1,921	+1.7
200	2,470	1,626	0.0
300	2,266	1,368	-7.4
400	2,071	1,143	-21.5
500	1,887	949	-43.8

Bullet Design and Intended Use

The TTSX uses a polymer tip, hollow nose cavity, all-copper body, relief grooves, and a boat-tail profile. The design is intended for controlled expansion, penetration, and useful downrange efficiency.

This load fits hunters who want lead-free ammunition for deer, antelope, and comparable game. Confirm point of impact in the individual rifle before hunting.

Closest Competitors

Product	Bullet Weight	Bullet Type	Positioning
Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 120 gr Barnes TTSX	120 gr	TTSX	Same-weight lead-free hunting load
Hornady Outfitter 6.5 CM 120 gr CX	120 gr	CX	Same-weight monolithic hunting alternative
Barnes VOR-TX LR 6.5 CM 127 gr LRX BT	127 gr	LRX Boat-Tail	Heavier long-range Barnes option
Barnes VOR-TX RR 6.5 CM 100 gr TTSX BT	100 gr	TTSX Boat-Tail	Reduced-recoil Barnes option
Nosler E-Tip 6.5 CM 120 gr Lead-Free	120 gr	E-Tip	Same-weight lead-free hunting alternative

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FAQ

Is Barnes SKU 30815 a current product?

Yes. Barnes currently lists SKU 30815 as VOR-TX 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition loaded with a 120 gr TTSX Boat-Tail bullet.

What is the official muzzle velocity?

Barnes publishes 2,910 fps from a 24-inch test barrel.

What ballistic coefficient does Barnes publish?

Barnes publishes a G1 ballistic coefficient of .412. A product-specific G7 value was not found.

What zero is used for the official trajectory?

Barnes uses a 200-yard zero with a 1.5-inch sight height.

What is this load intended for?

It is a lead-free hunting load for deer, antelope, and similar game.

Submit Your Data – Real-World Results

Manufacturer figures are measured under controlled conditions. Firearm, barrel length, ammunition lot, temperature, and chronograph setup can change real-world velocity.