Why the Barnes LRX Bore Rider Works for Long Range

I've been spending a lot of time lately looking at the barnes lrx bore rider design and how it actually changes the way we think about copper bullets. If you've spent any time behind a reloading press or browsing the aisles of a sporting goods store, you've probably seen the blue-tipped Barnes LRX (Long Range X) sitting there. But a lot of guys don't realize that the "bore rider" tech built into these things is the secret sauce that makes them fly so well without blowing up your chamber pressures. ...

May 5, 2026 · 6 min · Itamar Halford