Description
The Hornady American Whitetail line hits the sweet spot for 25-06 hunters. You get precision factory loads built on the platform that's been working for decades, with quality components and ballistics tuned specifically for deer-sized game.
What Makes American Whitetail Effective
The 117-grain InterLock bullet is the real story here. It's a soft-point design with a raised ring embedded in the core that locks the jacket and core together during expansion. This means the bullet retains more mass and energy after impact, creating deeper penetration and larger wound channels. That's field-proven performance from a round that's been in hunters' rifle bags for years.
Velocity and Trajectory Built for Real Hunting
You get 2990 feet per second muzzle velocity with 2322 foot-pounds of energy. These aren't maximum velocity loads; they're conventional loads designed for reliable function in semi-automatics and reliable performance across a wide range of hunting conditions. The boat-tail design gives you a ballistic coefficient of 0.391, which means better downrange performance and resistance to wind drift without requiring magnums or ultra-high velocities.
Ammunition You Can Count On
Like all Hornady factory ammunition, these rounds use quality brass cases and consistent primers. You get 20 rounds per box, which is practical for hunting season and practice. The loads are assembled for consistency, so you'll see repeatable accuracy and performance shot after shot.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Model: American Whitetail
- Caliber: .25-06 Remington
- Bullet Weight: 117 grains
- Bullet Type: InterLock Boat-Tail Soft Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 2990 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2322 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.391
- Sectional Density: 0.253
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Case Material: Brass, boxer-primed
- Application: Medium game hunting
- Primer Type: Centerfire
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 8144
- UPC: 090255381443
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of .25-06 Remington ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is this ammunition designed for?
This ammunition is optimized for medium game hunting, primarily deer. The 117-grain load with InterLock bullet provides the penetration and expansion characteristics needed for ethical, clean kills on deer-sized game. The cartridge is also effective on similar-sized animals like antelope and wild hogs.
How does the InterLock ring work?
The InterLock is a raised ring inside the bullet's jacket that's embedded in the lead core. During expansion on impact, this ring locks the core and jacket together, preventing separation. The result is better mass retention, deeper penetration, and larger wound channels compared to traditional soft points.
Are these factory loads safe in semi-automatic rifles?
Yes. These loads are specifically tailored to conventional velocities and matched powder charges to ensure reliable function in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles. Hornady designed the American Whitetail line with this compatibility in mind.
What's the effective hunting range for this load?
This ammunition is effective for hunting out to approximately 400 yards with proper shot placement. The flat trajectory from the 117-grain bullet and decent ballistic coefficient keep energy high at distance, making it practical for a wide range of hunting scenarios.








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