Hornady CX Bullets 25 cal .257 90gr 50/rd

The Hornady CX Bullets 25 caliber .257 90-grain offering represents a significant advancement in monolithic hunting projectile design. Built as a one-piece copper alloy construction, these bullets deliver the terminal performance and deep penetration that serious hunters demand across extended-range scenarios. With 50 rounds per box, this ammunition component is engineered for hunters who prioritize consistency, accuracy, and reliable expansion on medium-sized game at distance.

The monolithic copper alloy design eliminates jacket-core separation, ensuring 95-percent weight retention through bone and tissue. This controlled construction enables deep penetration pathways while maintaining velocity and energy downrange—a critical advantage in .25 caliber rifles where energy conservation is essential for ethical, ethical kills. The 90-grain weight offers a balanced ballistic coefficient suitable for the .257 cartridge family, whether loaded in classic bolt-action platforms or modern hunting rifles. Hornady's Heat Shield® tip technology manages velocity and aerodynamic stability, improving consistency across distance and atmospheric conditions.

These bullets serve reloaders, hand-loaders, and ammunition manufacturers seeking premium .257 caliber projectiles for deer, antelope, and similarly sized game. The monolithic construction appeals to hunters concerned with ammunition longevity, consistent shot placement, and minimizing meat damage on smaller-framed animals. Handloaders value the uniform projectile dimensions and predictable performance when paired with quality cases, primers, and powder charges. Whether developing hunting loads for a .25-06 Remington, .257 Roberts, or other .257-based cartridges, this Hornady CX option delivers repeatable, field-proven terminal ballistics.

The .257 caliber remains a respected niche in North American hunting, valued for its light recoil, flat trajectory, and precise bullet placement in experienced hands. Hornady's copper alloy monolithic design complements this cartridge's strengths by eliminating fragmentary performance and ensuring that every shot counts—especially crucial when hunting at 300+ yards or in conditions where brush deflection is a concern. This product sits at the intersection of premium component quality and practical hunting application.