The Hornady Dangerous Game 450 Nitro Express 480 Grain DG Solid Ammo 8256 is designed to stop the world’s largest and most dangerous game with confidence. Utilizing Hornady’s DG Solid bullet, this ammunition ensures deep, straight-line penetration through thick hides, heavy muscle, and dense bone, making it the ultimate choice for hunters targeting Cape buffalo, elephant, and other dangerous game species.
The flat-nose monolithic design of the DG Solid bullet provides unmatched weight retention and dangerous game-stopping performance, ensuring controlled expansion and deep wound channels. Hornady’s premium brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and carefully selected propellants deliver consistent ignition, flawless cycling, and optimal reliability in double rifles and bolt-action firearms.
With a muzzle velocity of 2,150 fps and muzzle energy of 4,927 ft-lbs, this round ensures maximum energy transfer and decisive stopping power, making it a must-have for African safaris and big game expeditions.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 8256
- Caliber: 450 Nitro Express
- Bullet Weight: 480 Grain
- Bullet Type: DG Solid (Dangerous Game Solid, Non-Expanding)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,150 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 4,927 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Big game and dangerous game hunting (Cape buffalo, elephant, rhino, etc.)
- Monolithic Solid Construction for Deep Penetration: Yes
- Designed for Double Rifles and Bolt-Action Firearms: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- DG Solid Bullet Design: Non-expanding, monolithic bullet designed for deep, straight-line penetration through thick hides and bone.
- Flat Nose Profile: Enhances terminal performance by preventing deflection and ensuring reliable, deadly penetration.
- Dangerous Game Performance: Specifically engineered for safari hunting and extreme big game encounters, ensuring immediate stopping power.
- Premium Components: Brass casings, clean-burning powder, and non-corrosive primers ensure dependable ignition and smooth cycling.
- High-Energy Impact: Achieves 2,150 fps, ensuring maximum penetration and lethal performance in dangerous game situations.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady Dangerous Game 450 Nitro Express 480 Grain DG Solid is designed for hunting the largest and most dangerous animals, including Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhino.
Q: How does the DG Solid bullet improve performance?
A: The monolithic construction prevents fragmentation, ensuring deep penetration and maximum weight retention for straight-line wound channels and extreme stopping power.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for thick-skinned game?
A: Yes, the flat-nose design and solid construction allow it to punch through thick hides, muscle, and dense bone with unwavering penetration.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all 450 Nitro Express rifles?
A: Yes, it is designed for optimal performance in both double rifles and bolt-action firearms chambered for 450 Nitro Express.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier dangerous game ammunition like Hornady Dangerous Game, ensuring reliability, stopping power, and confidence in the field.
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