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The Hornady Black .450 Bushmaster rounds deliver the kind of stopping power that makes sense for woods hunting where shots typically stay under 250 yards. Loaded with the 250-grain FTX bullet and pushing 2200 fps from the muzzle, this load generates over 2600 foot-pounds of energy at the source, translating to a serious amount of impact energy in the field.
The FTX design is what sets this ammunition apart from older rounds. Instead of a traditional flat-nosed bullet, the polymer tip compresses on impact to initiate consistent expansion across a wide velocity window. For hunters working with .450 Bushmaster rifles at typical hunting ranges, this means the bullet expands reliably while still maintaining solid penetration through dense muscle and bone. The InterLock ring design keeps the core and jacket together, which matters when you need that energy transfer to stay in the animal rather than fragmenting early.
Hornady BLACK ammunition uses a proprietary propellant formula designed to reduce temperature variation between loads and minimize flash downrange. The result is more consistent velocity shot to shot and better performance in a variety of field conditions. Each box contains 20 rounds of brass-cased ammunition manufactured in the USA, giving you a reliable foundation for reloading if that's in your future.
This ammunition was engineered with the modern .450 Bushmaster platform in mind. Whether you're running a bolt-action Ruger, Savage, or AR-based platform, the round is tuned to feed and cycle properly. The 250-grain weight hits a sweet spot for medium to large game animals at the ranges this cartridge was designed for, delivering plenty of kinetic energy without being overkill for the application.
The effective range for this round typically sits around 250 yards for hunting applications. The .450 Bushmaster was designed as a close to medium-range hunting cartridge, so it performs best when shots stay under 300 yards. The bullet drop becomes significant beyond this distance, so knowing your terrain and keeping shots realistic to your ability matters more than with flatter-shooting cartridges.
The FTX design addresses a real weakness in older hollow point bullets, which could be inconsistent with expansion. The polymer tip compresses into the hollow cavity on impact, which triggers expansion reliably across a wide range of velocities. The InterLock ring keeps the core and jacket locked together, so you get more consistent penetration and less core-jacket separation than traditional cup-and-core designs.
Yes, that's the whole philosophy behind the BLACK line. The rounds are loaded with quality components and strict tolerances so they perform well whether you're practicing at the range or hunting. The clean-burning propellant formula also means slightly better velocity consistency between rounds, which helps with accuracy in both scenarios.
The .450 Bushmaster generates substantial recoil, sitting somewhere between a .308 Winchester and a .458 Winchester Magnum. The exact felt recoil depends on your specific rifle platform and how much it weighs, but you should expect noticeable kick. It's manageable for most experienced hunters, though new shooters will want to get comfortable with the platform before heading to the field.
| UPC | 090255822465 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 82246 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 250 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .450 Bushmaster |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 250Gr |
| Length | 6.5500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | FlexTip |
| Safety | Centerfire |
| Shipping Weight | 1.445 |
| Sights | Centerfire |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 2.10 |
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