The Hornady Custom Lite 7mm-08 Remington 120 Grain SST Ammo 80572 is engineered for shooters desiring reduced recoil without sacrificing performance. Utilizing Hornady’s Super Shock Tip (SST®) bullet, this ammunition achieves flat trajectories and delivers hard-hitting terminal effects, making it suitable for hunting medium-sized game such as deer and antelope.
By employing slightly lighter bullets and modified propellants, Hornady’s Custom Lite line offers significant recoil reduction compared to standard loads. This design enhances the shooting experience for individuals sensitive to recoil, including youth and smaller-framed shooters, without compromising accuracy or effectiveness.
With a muzzle velocity of 2,675 fps and muzzle energy of 1,907 ft-lbs, this ammunition provides reliable performance for various hunting applications. The SST® bullet’s polymer tip and secant ogive profile contribute to its high ballistic coefficient, ensuring efficient flight characteristics and consistent expansion upon impact.
Hornady’s commitment to quality is evident in the selection of premium components, including carefully matched powders, high-quality brass cases, and reliable primers, ensuring consistent performance in rifles chambered for 7mm-08 Remington. Packaged in a 20-round box, with bulk cases of 200 rounds (10 boxes) available, this ammunition is proudly made in the USA and trusted by hunters and shooters seeking a balance between reduced recoil and effective terminal performance.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 80572
- Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington
- Bullet Weight: 120 Grain
- Bullet Type: SST® (Super Shock Tip)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 200 (10 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,675 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1,907 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Reduced recoil hunting and target shooting
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.365
- Sectional Density: 0.213
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- Reduced Recoil: Utilizes lighter bullets and modified propellants to achieve significant recoil reduction, enhancing shooter comfort without compromising performance.
- SST® Bullet Technology: Features a polymer tip and secant ogive profile for high ballistic coefficient, delivering flat trajectories and reliable expansion upon impact.
- Consistent Components: Hornady matches powders to each load for optimal pressure, velocity, and consistency, using high-quality cases and primers for reliable performance.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for hunting medium-sized game and target shooting, providing effective terminal performance with reduced recoil.
- American-Made Quality: Proudly manufactured in the USA, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality and performance.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for? A: The Hornady Custom Lite 7mm-08 Remington 120 Grain SST Ammo is ideal for hunting medium-sized game, such as whitetail deer and antelope.
Q: How does the SST® bullet improve performance? A: The SST® bullet features a polymer tip and secant ogive design, increasing the ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectories and promoting rapid expansion upon impact, resulting in effective terminal performance.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for long-range shots? A: While optimized for reduced recoil and typical hunting ranges, the high ballistic coefficient of the SST® bullet provides reliable performance at moderate distances.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all 7mm-08 Remington rifles? A: Yes, it functions reliably in all rifles chambered for 7mm-08 Remington.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory? A: At Black Bayou Armory, we offer top-tier hunting ammunition like Hornady Custom Lite, ensuring accuracy, reduced recoil, and reliability for hunters and shooters of all experience levels.
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