The Hornady Dangerous Game .470 Nitro Express 500 Grain DG Solid Ammo 8264 is built for one purpose—stopping the world’s most dangerous game in its tracks. Featuring Hornady’s monolithic Dangerous Game Solid (DGS) bullet, this round ensures straight-line penetration through the toughest hides, thickest bones, and dense muscle tissue to deliver maximum impact energy where it counts.
With a muzzle velocity of 2,150 fps, this ammunition generates over 5,100 ft-lbs of energy, guaranteeing deep, controlled penetration with virtually no deformation. The flat meplat design prevents deflection, allowing for reliable performance on thick-skinned, dangerous game animals.
Hornady’s premium brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and carefully blended powder charge ensure consistent ignition and flawless cycling in double rifles and bolt-action safari rifles chambered for .470 Nitro Express. Packaged in a 20-round box, with bulk cases of 120 rounds (6 boxes) available, this ammunition is proudly made in the USA, trusted by professional hunters, guides, and safari outfitters worldwide.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 8264
- Caliber: .470 Nitro Express
- Bullet Weight: 500 Grain
- Bullet Type: DG Solid (Dangerous Game Solid, Monolithic Brass)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 120 (6 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,150 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 5,126 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Hunting thick-skinned dangerous game (elephant, Cape buffalo, rhino, hippo)
- Deep Penetration and Straight-Line Performance: Yes
- Flat Meplat Design for Bone-Breaking Impact: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- DGS Monolithic Solid Bullet: Crafted for straight-line penetration through the toughest game animals.
- Flat Meplat for Maximum Energy Transfer: Prevents deflection and ensures deep bone-breaking impact.
- Extreme Weight Retention: Maintains near 100% mass, ensuring maximum penetration with zero expansion.
- Optimized for Dangerous Game Hunting: Specifically engineered for African safaris and large, thick-skinned game.
- Premium Components for Reliability: High-quality brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and clean-burning powder ensure dependable performance in extreme conditions.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady Dangerous Game .470 Nitro Express is specifically designed for hunting Africa’s largest and most dangerous game, including elephants, Cape buffalo, rhinos, and hippos.
Q: How does the DG Solid bullet improve performance?
A: The monolithic brass bullet delivers straight-line penetration with extreme weight retention, ensuring deep bone-breaking impact without deflection.
Q: Is this ammunition effective at close range?
A: Yes, with a muzzle velocity of 2,150 fps, this round is designed for close-range, high-energy stopping power in life-or-death hunting situations.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all .470 Nitro Express rifles?
A: Yes, it functions reliably in all double rifles and bolt-action safari rifles chambered for .470 Nitro Express.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier safari ammunition like Hornady Dangerous Game, ensuring reliability, power, and performance for professional hunters and serious sportsmen.
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