Barnes Vor-Tx 6.5 Creedmoor 127 gr LRX Boat-Tail

Ammo Reports Team 33 6.5 Creedmoor

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Official Spec	Value
Manufacturer	Barnes
Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Product Line	VOR-TX LR Rifle Ammunition
Bullet Name / Bullet Type	LRX Boat-Tail / lead-free polymer-tipped expanding
Bullet Weight	127 gr
SKU / Part Number / Item Number	28986
UPC	716876165124
Rounds per Box	20
Muzzle Velocity	2,850 fps
Muzzle Energy	2,291 ft-lb
Ballistic Coefficient G1	.468
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	Long-range hunting – deer, antelope, and similar game
Product Status	Current official Barnes listing
Closest Competitors	Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 120 gr Barnes TTSX, Barnes VOR-TX 6.5 CM 120 gr TTSX BT, Hornady Outfitter 6.5 CM 120 gr CX, Barnes VOR-TX RR 6.5 CM 100 gr TTSX BT, Nosler E-Tip 6.5 CM 120 gr Lead-Free, Federal Premium 6.5 CM 130 gr Barnes TSX

Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.

Overview

Barnes VOR-TX LR 6.5 Creedmoor 127 gr LRX is a lead-free long-range hunting load. Barnes publishes 2,850 fps from a 24-inch test barrel and a G1 ballistic coefficient of .468.

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

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	2,850	2,291	Not published
100	2,654	1,986	+1.7
200	2,466	1,715	0.0
300	2,285	1,473	-7.5
400	2,113	1,259	-21.6
500	1,948	1,070	-43.5

Bullet Design and Intended Use

The LRX is a polymer-tipped, all-copper expanding bullet with a boat-tail profile and relief grooves. It combines controlled terminal performance with improved downrange efficiency.

This load is aimed at longer-range hunting where a lead-free projectile is preferred or required. Verify the rifle’s actual trajectory before field use.

Closest Competitors

Product	Bullet Weight	Bullet Type	Positioning
Fiocchi Hyperformance 6.5 CM 120 gr Barnes TTSX	120 gr	TTSX	Lighter Barnes-bullet hunting load
Barnes VOR-TX 6.5 CM 120 gr TTSX BT	120 gr	TTSX Boat-Tail	Lighter Barnes lead-free option
Hornady Outfitter 6.5 CM 120 gr CX	120 gr	CX	Monolithic hunting alternative
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	Lead-free hunting alternative
Federal Premium 6.5 CM 130 gr Barnes TSX	130 gr	Barnes TSX	Similar-weight Barnes-bullet load

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FAQ

Is Barnes SKU 28986 current?

Yes. Barnes currently lists this 127 gr LRX Boat-Tail load in its VOR-TX LR line.

What is the official muzzle velocity?

Barnes publishes 2,850 fps from a 24-inch test barrel.

What ballistic coefficient is published?

Barnes publishes a G1 ballistic coefficient of .468. A product-specific G7 value was not found.

What zero is used for the published trajectory?

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

What is the LRX load intended for?

It is a lead-free long-range 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.