The Hornady American Whitetail .450 Bushmaster 245 Grain InterLock Ammo – 82242 is meticulously crafted for hunters targeting whitetail deer. Utilizing time-honored components, this ammunition achieves a muzzle velocity of 2,200 fps, ensuring effective energy transfer and terminal performance. The InterLock® bullet features an exposed lead tip and a tapered jacket designed for controlled expansion upon impact, ensuring deep penetration and devastating terminal performance. Its secant ogive profile contributes to a high ballistic coefficient, promoting flat trajectories and enhanced accuracy. The exclusive InterLock® ring—a raised ring inside the bullet’s jacket—mechanically locks the core and jacket together, maintaining mass and energy upon impact.
Each cartridge is assembled with premium components, including select brass casings and reliable primers, ensuring consistent ignition and optimal performance. Stringent quality control measures guarantee proper bullet seating, consistent charges, and pressures, resulting in lot-to-lot consistency you can trust. Packaged in a 20-round box, this ammunition is an excellent choice for hunters seeking dependable performance in the field.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 82242
- Product Line: American Whitetail
- Caliber: .450 Bushmaster
- Bullet Weight: 245 Grain
- Bullet Type: InterLock® SP (Soft Point)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,200 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2,650 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Hunting whitetail deer
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.210
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- InterLock® Bullet Technology – Exposed lead tip and tapered jacket ensure controlled expansion, while the InterLock® ring keeps the core and jacket together for deep penetration.
- Consistent Performance – Assembled with premium components, including select brass casings and reliable primers, ensuring dependable performance.
- Stringent Quality Control – Ensures proper bullet seating, consistent charges, and pressures for lot-to-lot consistency.
- Versatile Application – Ideal for hunting whitetail deer, offering effective performance across various conditions.
- Quality Manufacturing – Proudly made in the USA, adhering to stringent quality control standards.
FAQs
Q: What is the primary use for this ammunition? A: The Hornady American Whitetail .450 Bushmaster 245 Grain InterLock Ammo is designed primarily for hunting whitetail deer, offering controlled expansion and deep penetration.
Q: How does the InterLock® bullet enhance performance? A: The exposed lead tip and tapered jacket ensure controlled expansion upon impact, while the InterLock® ring mechanically locks the core and jacket together, maintaining mass and energy for deep penetration.
Q: Is this ammunition suitable for all .450 Bushmaster rifles? A: Yes, it is compatible with all rifles chambered in .450 Bushmaster.
Q: What is the muzzle velocity of this ammunition? A: The muzzle velocity is 2,200 fps, providing effective energy transfer and terminal performance.
Q: Why choose Black Bayou Armory? A: At Black Bayou Armory, we offer premium ammunition like Hornady American Whitetail, ensuring the performance, reliability, and accuracy that hunters demand.
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