The Hornady CX .30 Cal 165gr Bullets (Hornady part no. 304704) are 165gr .30 Cal projectiles from Hornady’s CX line. Hornady’s CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet is a monolithic, lead-free design built for extended-range performance, high weight retention, and deep penetration. Each box holds 50 bullets, enough to develop and confirm a load before committing to a full run. It’s a good fit for hunters who want a lead-free, deep-penetrating monolithic bullet.

Key Specifications

• Weighs 165 grains, the exact charge weight this bullet is engineered around.
• Sized for .30 Cal cartridges.
• Boxed 50 per box, enough bullets to work up and confirm a load before a full production run.
• Ships 25 boxes to a case for handloaders provisioning in volume.
• Uses Hornady’s CX bullet construction.
• Ships at approximately 1.29 lbs, the confirmed box weight for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CX a lead-core or lead-free bullet? Lead-free. It’s a solid copper-alloy monolithic bullet built for deep penetration and high weight retention.

What is the Heat Shield Tip for? It resists aerodynamic heating in flight, keeping the ballistic coefficient consistent from muzzle to target.

Does the box include brass, primers, or powder? No, this is a bullet only. You supply brass, primers, and powder to complete your handload.

Buy the Hornady CX .30 Cal 165gr Bullets

Stock up on .30 Cal CX projectiles for your next reloading run. Hornady builds the CX line to consistent tolerances lot after lot, and you can browse the rest of the reloading bullets we stock. Order your box from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.