The Hornady Custom Lite 243 Winchester 87 Grain SST Ammo – 80466 is meticulously engineered for shooters seeking reduced recoil without compromising performance. By utilizing slightly lighter bullets and modified propellants, this ammunition achieves significant recoil reduction over standard loads, making shooting more enjoyable for youth, women, and other recoil-sensitive shooters.
The SST® (Super Shock Tip) bullet features a polymer tip that initiates rapid expansion upon impact, ensuring devastating terminal performance. Its secant ogive design and boat tail profile contribute to a high ballistic coefficient, promoting flat trajectories, enhanced accuracy, and greater stability during flight.
Hornady’s commitment to quality is evident in every cartridge. Each round is meticulously loaded with premium components, including select brass casings, carefully matched powders, and reliable primers, ensuring consistent ignition and optimal pressure. Stringent quality control measures guarantee proper bullet seating, consistent charges, and pressures, resulting in lot-to-lot consistency you can depend on. Packaged in a 20-round box, this ammunition is an excellent choice for hunters and shooters seeking effective performance with reduced recoil.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 80466
- Product Line: Custom Lite
- Caliber: 243 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 87 Grain
- Bullet Type: SST® (Super Shock Tip)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,800 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1,514 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Hunting and shooting with reduced recoil
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.322
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- Reduced Recoil – Utilizes slightly lighter bullets and modified propellants to achieve significant recoil reduction over standard loads, enhancing shooting comfort.
- SST® Bullet Technology – Polymer tip initiates rapid expansion, while the secant ogive and boat tail design ensure flat trajectories and superior accuracy.
- Consistent Performance – Meticulously loaded 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 and shooting, offering effective performance with manageable recoil.
- 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 Custom Lite 243 Winchester 87 Grain SST Ammo is designed primarily for hunting and shooting applications, offering reduced recoil and effective performance.
Q: How does the SST® bullet enhance performance? A: The polymer tip initiates rapid expansion upon impact, and the secant ogive profile with boat tail design ensures flat trajectories and improved accuracy.
Q: Is this ammunition suitable for all 243 Winchester rifles? A: Yes, it is compatible with all rifles chambered in 243 Winchester.
Q: What is the muzzle velocity of this ammunition? A: The muzzle velocity is 2,800 fps, providing flat trajectories and effective energy transfer.
Q: Why choose Black Bayou Armory? A: At Black Bayou Armory, we offer premium ammunition like Hornady Custom Lite, ensuring the performance, reliability, and accuracy that shooters demand.
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