The 165-grain CX bullet is what sets the Hornady Outfitter .308 Win 165gr CX 20 rounds load (Hornady part no. 809864) apart from a standard hunting round. It is a copper alloy expanding bullet from Hornady that expands in a controlled way, penetrates deeply and retains more than 95 percent of its weight. Corrosion-resistant nickel-plated cases, sealed watertight at the primer and case mouth, round out the package for wet, muddy or cold conditions. At the muzzle of a 24-inch test barrel it is rated 2610 fps and 2,496 ft-lb, with 1,711 fps left at 500 yards. Browse more rifle ammunition while you are here.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .308 Winchester, so confirm it matches the cartridge marked on your barrel before you buy.
• Bullet weight is 165 grains, the weight Hornady loads in this Outfitter cartridge.
• The bullet is the CX (Copper alloy eXpanding), which gives uniform, controlled expansion and deep penetration.
• Weight retention is more than 95 percent, so the CX bullet holds together through the target.
• The case is nickel-plated, a finish that resists corrosion and is waterproofed against moisture.
• The sealed primer and case mouth give watertight protection from rain, mud and snow.
• Muzzle velocity is 2610 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, the figure Hornady publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 2,496 ft-lb from the same 24-inch test barrel.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 2,044 fps in Hornady’s test, a useful number for estimating drop and energy on a longer shot.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical amount for sighting in and a season of hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What velocity does the .308 Win 165gr load produce? Hornady publishes 2610 fps and 2,496 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel, with 2,044 fps at 300 yards.

Is the case waterproof? Hornady describes the nickel-plated case as corrosion resistant and waterproofed, and it seals the primer and case mouth for watertight protection.

What is the CX bullet? CX stands for Copper alloy eXpanding. Hornady designs it for uniform, controlled expansion, deep penetration and more than 95 percent weight retention.

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