Hornady Monolithic Copper CX Bullets and Ammo for Hunters
For 2022, Hornady has introduced a new CX™ (Copper alloy eXpanding) hunting projectile. This monolithic CX bullet is designed to provide outstanding performance when hunting in areas where solid lead or lead-core bullets are prohibited. Hornady states: “The new CX™ bullet from Hornady represents the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market. Its optimized design offers extended range performance, greater accuracy, high weight retention, and deep penetration.” The Heat Shield tip is made of a heat-resistant polymer that … provides a consistently high BC for the bullet’s entire flight path. The grooves on the CX bullet are claimed to “maximize aerodynamic performance while effectively reducing bearing surface and fouling”. Fully California-compatible and appropriate for use in other areas that prohibit lead in bullets, CX bullets are a good option for hunting medium-size to large game. The CX will be available in a number of calibers/bullet weights: 6mm, .25 Cal, 6.5mm, .270 Cal, 7mm, .308, .338, and .375.
Along with the CX bullets by themselves, Hornady will offer factory ammunition loaded with these monolithic copper alloy bullets. CX bullets are offered in Hornady’s Outfitter, Superformance, and Custom ammunition product lines.
Outfitter Ammunition with CX Bullets: .243 Win 80gr CX, .257 Wby Mag 90gr CX, 6.5 Creedmoor 120gr CX, 6.5 PRC 130gr CX, .270 Win 130gr CX, .270 WSM 130gr CX, 7mm Rem Mag 150gr CX, 7mm WSM 150gr CX, .308 Win 165gr CX, .30-06 SPRG 180gr CX, .300 WSM 180gr CX, .300 Win Mag 180gr CX, .300 Wby Mag 180gr CX, .300 PRC 190gr CX, .300 Rem Ultra Mag 180gr CX, .338 Win Mag 225gr CX, .375 Ruger 250gr CX, .375 H&H Mag 250gr CX.
Superformance Ammunition with CX Bullets: .25-06 Rem 90gr CX, 6.5 Creedmoor 120gr CX, .270 Win 130gr CX, 7mm-08 Rem 139gr CX, .308 Win 165gr CX, .30-06 SPRG 165gr CX, .300 Win Mag 165gr CX.
Custom Ammunition with CX Bullets: 6.8mm Rem SPC 100gr CX, 300 Blackout 110gr CX, .223 Rem 55gr CX, 6mm Creedmoor 90gr CX, .25-06 Rem 90gr CX, 6.5 Creedmoor 120gr CX, .270 Win 130gr CX, 7mm-08 Rem 139gr CX, .308 Win Mag 165gr CX, .30-06 SPRG 165gr CX, .300 Win Mag 165gr CX.
