The Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 Grain SST Ammo 81353 is designed to increase velocity, extend range, and enhance terminal performance without excessive chamber pressure or recoil. Using Hornady’s Superformance powder blend, this round delivers up to 200 fps faster speeds than standard loads, ensuring flatter trajectories, reduced wind drift, and devastating terminal ballistics on big game.
With a muzzle velocity of 2,945 fps and muzzle energy of 2,253 ft-lbs, this round provides exceptional accuracy and stopping power. The InterLock® ring keeps the bullet’s core and jacket together, ensuring high weight retention and deep penetration for lethal expansion.
Hornady’s premium brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and clean-burning powder ensure consistent ignition and flawless cycling in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered for .257 Roberts. Packaged in a 20-round box, with bulk cases of 200 rounds (10 boxes) available, this ammunition is proudly made in the USA, trusted by serious hunters who need top-tier performance in the field.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 81353
- Caliber: .257 Roberts
- Bullet Weight: 117 Grain
- Bullet Type: SST (Super Shock Tip, Polymer Tip Expanding)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 200 (10 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,945 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 2,253 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Big game hunting (deer, antelope, and similar-sized game)
- Superformance Powder for Increased Velocity: Yes
- InterLock® Ring for Weight Retention: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- SST Bullet with Polymer Tip: Provides aerodynamic stability, rapid expansion, and deep penetration, making it ideal for big game hunting.
- InterLock® Ring Technology: Keeps the bullet’s core and jacket together upon impact, ensuring high weight retention and superior stopping power.
- Superformance Powder Technology: Increases velocity and performance without excessive recoil or chamber pressure.
- High-Velocity Performance: Achieves 2,945 fps, ensuring flat trajectories, increased impact energy, and effective terminal ballistics.
- Premium Components: Brass casings, clean-burning powder, and non-corrosive primers ensure dependable ignition and smooth operation.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 Grain SST is perfect for deer, antelope, and other medium-sized game.
Q: How does the SST bullet improve performance?
A: The polymer tip increases ballistic efficiency, while the InterLock® ring ensures deep penetration and high weight retention for devastating terminal performance.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for long-range shots?
A: Yes, with its high velocity, flat trajectory, and aerodynamic bullet design, this ammo is highly effective at extended hunting distances.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all .257 Roberts rifles?
A: Yes, it is designed for bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered for .257 Roberts.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier hunting ammunition like Hornady Superformance, ensuring accuracy, power, and reliability for serious hunters.
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