Hornady builds the Hornady American Whitetail .450 Bushmaster 245gr InterLock SP, 20-Round Box (brand part no. 82242) around a .450 Bushmaster platform, built to put big game down cleanly and ethically. Each round drives a 245-grain InterLock soft point bullet. Stock up once and you have a repeatable answer for hunting. Hornady backs the load with consistent quality control from lot to lot, so what you pattern or zero with today is what ships in the next case.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .450 Bushmaster, a chambering with the reach and energy for deer-sized game and larger.
• The bullet weighs 245 grains, enough mass to drive deep and transfer energy on game.
• The bullet is a InterLock soft point, a controlled-expansion design for reliable terminal performance on game.
• The exposed lead tip starts expansion on impact while the jacket controls how far the bullet opens, balancing penetration with energy transfer.
• The case is Brass, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, plenty to sight in and still head to the stand with a full load.
• Cost per round runs about $1.29, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.
• The box ships at about 1.43 lb, handy for estimating flat-rate shipping on a bulk order.
• A case holds 10 boxes (200 rounds total), letting you order in bulk without repeat checkouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 245gr InterLock soft point suited for? With .450 Bushmaster performance behind a InterLock soft point, it’s well matched to deer, elk, and other large game.

Does the InterLock soft point bullet expand on impact? Yes, it’s engineered to expand reliably on impact for a wider wound channel and faster energy transfer.

What is the case made of? It uses a brass case, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.

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