Hornady Dangerous Game .458 Lott 500 Grain DGX Bonded Ammo 82614 is built for hunters pursuing the most formidable game on the planet. Featuring the DGX Bonded bullet, this ammunition delivers controlled expansion, extreme penetration, and bone-crushing energy transfer, making it ideal for hunting Cape buffalo, elephants, and other thick-skinned game.
With a muzzle velocity of 2,300 fps and muzzle energy of 5,872 ft-lbs, this round delivers tremendous stopping power, ensuring deep penetration and devastating terminal performance. The bonded core construction prevents bullet separation, ensuring reliable expansion without fragmentation, even when encountering heavy bone and dense muscle tissue.
Hornady’s high-quality brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and specially blended powder charges ensure consistent ignition, smooth cycling, and flawless reliability in bolt-action rifles chambered for .458 Lott. 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 experienced marksmen worldwide.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 82614
- Caliber: .458 Lott
- Bullet Weight: 500 Grain
- Bullet Type: DGX Bonded (Dangerous Game eXpanding)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 120 (6 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,300 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 5,872 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Hunting thick-skinned dangerous game (Cape buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, etc.)
- Bonded Core for Maximum Weight Retention: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- DGX Bonded Bullet Design: Features a bonded lead core and copper-clad steel jacket, ensuring deep penetration and maximum weight retention.
- Designed for Dangerous Game: Optimized for hunting large, thick-skinned animals such as Cape buffalo, elephants, and rhinos.
- Controlled Expansion: Expands upon impact while maintaining structural integrity, delivering deep wound channels and devastating stopping power.
- Reliable in Harsh Environments: Built for Africa’s toughest hunting conditions, ensuring dependable performance when lives are on the line.
- Premium Components: High-quality brass casings, clean-burning powder, and non-corrosive primers ensure dependable ignition and flawless cycling.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady Dangerous Game .458 Lott is specifically designed for hunting Cape buffalo, elephant, rhino, and other thick-skinned dangerous game.
Q: How does the DGX Bonded bullet improve performance?
A: The bonded core prevents bullet separation, ensuring deep penetration, high weight retention, and effective expansion against the toughest animals.
Q: Is this ammunition suitable for long-range shots?
A: While primarily designed for close to medium-range encounters, its heavy bullet and high energy make it highly effective at typical dangerous game hunting distances.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all .458 Lott rifles?
A: Yes, it functions reliably in all bolt-action rifles chambered for .458 Lott, ensuring smooth feeding and flawless cycling.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier hunting ammunition like Hornady Dangerous Game, ensuring precision, reliability, and the stopping power you need when it matters most.
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