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The HSM Tipping Point 2 line gives you a solid hunting cartridge that takes advantage of the Hornady Super Shock Tip bullet, one of the most effective designs for medium game. You're getting premium components here: quality brass cases, matched powders, and primers that work together to deliver consistent performance in the field.
Why the SST bullet works so well in .243 Winchester comes down to its design. The polymer tip initiates rapid expansion on impact while the Interlock ring mechanically locks the jacket to the core, ensuring reliable penetration to reach vital organs. This means you get both the expansion needed for a quick kill and the penetration to be effective. The secant ogive boat tail profile gives you a ballistic coefficient that helps the bullet maintain velocity downrange, which matters when you're stretching the distance between you and your target.
At 3170 feet per second muzzle velocity with 2120 foot-pounds of energy, this load sits right in the sweet spot for .243 Winchester hunting. The 95-grain weight lets you run higher speeds while staying in the realm of sensible recoil, which makes follow-up shots faster and more accurate if you ever need them. The ballistic coefficient of 0.355 keeps the bullet flying true out to practical hunting distances, and you'll see minimal bullet drop even when conditions aren't perfect.
All rounds come in reloadable brass cases, so if you're into handloading, you've got good salvageable material here. For hunters who just want to load and go, these are ready to perform out of the box. Twenty rounds per box gives you enough for pattern testing, practice, or a small game outing without the expense of buying bulk.
The .243 Winchester remains one of the most versatile cartridges you can own, and HSM's Tipping Point 2 line respects that versatility. You're looking at ammunition built for accuracy and real-world terminal performance, not marketing hype.
The 95-grain Hornady SST bullet is well-suited for whitetail, mule deer, blacktail deer, and pronghorn at moderate distances. The SST design provides controlled expansion and good penetration, making it effective on medium-sized game where shot placement is sound. Heavier rounds beyond the .243's capabilities aren't recommended for larger animals like elk or bears.
Yes, all rounds come loaded in reloadable brass cases that can be resized and reloaded multiple times. The quality of HSM brass is generally consistent, making it a good option if you handload ammunition.
The Hornady SST's polymer tip drives into the hollow point cavity on impact, acting like a wedge to initiate rapid expansion. An Interlock ring locks the jacket to the lead core, which provides excellent weight retention and deep penetration even after expansion. This design allows the bullet to perform reliably across a range of impact velocities, making it effective at both close range and extended distances.
At 3170 feet per second, the Tipping Point 2 load delivers velocity that keeps the 95-grain bullet flat in flight with good energy retention downrange. This velocity is within safe pressure limits for standard .243 chambers while providing the speed needed to take advantage of the SST's quick, reliable expansion. It's a practical sweet spot between recoil management and hunting performance.
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.70 |
| Grains | 95 gr |
| Length | 6.1500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24322N |
| Shipping Weight | 1.05 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 810742028879 |
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