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The Hornady Outfitter line exists for one reason: to function flawlessly when conditions get nasty. Whether you're glassing alpine basins or working through rain-soaked timber, this ammunition is designed to handle it. The nickel-plated cases resist corrosion and are sealed at both the primer and case mouth, keeping moisture out so your rounds stay reliable whether you're carrying them in leather loops or storing them for extended periods.
The heart of this load is Hornady's monolithic CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) projectile, a one-piece copper alloy design that expands predictably while retaining over 95% of its original weight. This matters in the field because weight retention translates to deeper penetration and more consistent terminal performance on heavy-bodied game. The bullet's Heat Shield tip resists aerodynamic heating to maintain velocity over distance, while the optimized groove geometry reduces bearing surface and helps with consistency from shot to shot.
The 180-grain CX pushes out at 3,100 fps from a full-length magnum action, delivering 3,841 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The .300 Weatherby Magnum is known for flat trajectory and excellent velocity retention, making it a proven choice for elk, moose, and large mule deer, especially when the shot isn't guaranteed to be close. This round pairs particularly well with rifles requiring non-traditional ammunition and performs in areas with specific bullet regulations.
You get 20 rounds per box, reloadable brass, and ammunition loaded to Hornady's exacting standards for consistency. This is working ammunition for people who understand that the right load can be the difference between success and a missed opportunity.
Yes. The 180-grain CX bullet is specifically engineered for medium to large game including elk, moose, and large mule deer. The monolithic copper design expands reliably while retaining over 95% of its weight, providing the deep penetration and wound channel needed for ethical harvests on tough animals.
Weight retention is critical for penetration on heavy game. When a bullet stays intact as it passes through, it doesn't lose effectiveness mid-wound channel. The CX's monolithic construction ensures the projectile holds together through dense muscle and bone, delivering consistent, devastating results instead of fragmenting like traditional jackets sometimes do.
Nickel plating protects brass from corrosion, which is especially important when ammunition is carried in leather loops, stored in humid conditions, or transported through rain and snow. Combined with sealed primers and case mouths, the nickel-plated construction gives you ammunition that stays reliable whether you're hunting in coastal rain forests or high desert.
Yes, the ammunition ships in reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers. After firing, you can recycle the cases for handloading. The nickel-plating actually makes the brass easier to resize since it reduces friction, though you'll need to anneal regularly to maintain case life across multiple reloads.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 180 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Weatherby Magnum |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Cost per Round | 3.45 |
| Grains | 180 gr |
| Length | 6.5000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 822124 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | CX |
| Shipping Weight | 1.586 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255719888 |
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