The Hornady Dangerous Game .450-400 Nitro Express 400 Grain Dangerous Game Solid Ammo 8242 is built for professional hunters and safari guides who demand deep penetration, straight-line performance, and maximum stopping power. Featuring a monolithic solid bullet, this ammunition won’t deform or fragment, ensuring consistent, bone-crushing penetration on the largest and most dangerous game species.
With a muzzle velocity of 2,150 fps and muzzle energy of 4,103 ft-lbs, this round delivers devastating impact force, minimal deflection, and superior performance against thick hides and dense bone structures. The flat-nose, non-expanding solid design ensures deep, straight-line penetration with maximum retained energy, making it ideal for hunting in Africa and other extreme big-game environments.
Hornady’s high-quality brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and proprietary powder blend ensure reliable ignition and smooth cycling in double rifles and bolt-action rifles chambered for .450-400 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 big game hunters worldwide.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 8242
- Caliber: .450-400 Nitro Express
- Bullet Weight: 400 Grain
- Bullet Type: Dangerous Game Solid (DGS)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 120 (6 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,150 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 4,103 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Hunting thick-skinned dangerous game (Cape buffalo, elephant, rhinoceros, etc.)
- Solid Bullet Construction for Deep Penetration: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- Monolithic Solid Bullet: Designed for straight-line penetration, bone-breaking power, and maximum retained weight, making it ideal for large and dangerous game.
- Optimized for Dangerous Game Hunting: Provides deep penetration and minimal deflection, ensuring reliable performance against the toughest animals.
- Flat-Nose, Non-Expanding Design: Prevents uncontrolled fragmentation, allowing maximum energy transfer and deep, lethal wounds.
- High-Velocity Performance: Achieves 2,150 fps, ensuring hard-hitting, devastating impact at close and medium ranges.
- Premium Components: Nickel-plated brass casings, clean-burning powder, and non-corrosive primers ensure dependable ignition and flawless operation in double and bolt-action rifles.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady Dangerous Game .450-400 Nitro Express is perfect for Cape buffalo, elephant, rhinoceros, and other thick-skinned big game.
Q: How does the Dangerous Game Solid bullet improve performance?
A: The monolithic construction prevents deformation, ensuring deep penetration and maximum energy transfer on large, tough animals.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for extreme hunting conditions?
A: Yes, with its solid bullet design and high weight retention, this ammo is ideal for the toughest hunting environments.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all .450-400 Nitro Express rifles?
A: Yes, it functions reliably in both double rifles and bolt-action rifles chambered for .450-400 Nitro Express.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier big game hunting ammunition like Hornady Dangerous Game, ensuring reliability, power, and superior performance in extreme hunting situations.
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