Hornady Custom ammunition in .450 Bushmaster (brand part no. 82244) is built for hunters who need a proven big-game cartridge they can count on. Hornady manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 250 gr bullet with a flex tip (FTX) design, matched to the .450 Bushmaster platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Hornady load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .450 Bushmaster, a proven big-game cartridge with decades of field results behind it.
• The bullet weighs 250 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Flex Tip (FTX) design, built to penetrate and transfer energy for a clean, ethical harvest.
• The case is Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, letting range regulars order in volume without repeat checkout.
• Cost works out to about $2.03 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 1.45 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) bullet’s soft polymer tip drives rearward on impact, initiating controlled expansion even at the reduced velocities typical of a short-barreled host.
• Every round of Hornady Custom ammunition is hand-inspected before packaging to hold the same quality control across every box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in .450 Bushmaster? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .450 Bushmaster carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .450 Bushmaster.

Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 10 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.

Buy the Hornady Custom .450 Bushmaster 250 gr Flex Tip, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.