Hornady’s Outfitter line in .308 Winchester (brand part no. 80982) loads a 150-grain CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet for hunters who take their rifles into weather that punishes gear. Hornady builds the Outfitter line around watertight protection: nickel-plated cases resist corrosion and stay sealed against rain and snow, so a round that rides a week in a wet pack fires exactly like the round that left the box. The CX bullet is Hornady’s most advanced monolithic hunting bullet, a lead-free, highly accurate design that expands uniformly and retains more weight than a conventional cup-and-core bullet, driving deeper penetration even through bone. For .308 hunters headed into rough weather and backcountry conditions, this rifle ammunition is built for the trip that can’t be repeated.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO, one of the most versatile hunting cartridges made.
- The bullet weighs 150 grains, a proven CX weight for the caliber.
- The bullet is a CX (Copper alloy eXpanding), Hornady’s most advanced monolithic hunting bullet.
- Weight retention drives deep penetration, even through heavy bone.
- The cases are nickel-plated and waterproofed, resisting corrosion through wet hunts and seasons of storage.
- The bullet is lead-free, making the load compliant where nontraditional bullets are required.
- Cost runs about $2.26 per round, in line with premium monolithic hunting ammunition.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still hunt the season.
- A full case holds 10 boxes, 200 rounds total for hunters who load up for the season.
- Shipping weight per box runs 1.145 pounds, useful for hunters ordering multiple boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this load legal in lead-restricted hunting areas? Yes, the CX bullet is a lead-free copper alloy, compliant where nontraditional bullets are required.
Why nickel-plated cases? Nickel resists the corrosion that attacks brass in wet conditions, and Hornady adds waterproof sealing on top of it for the Outfitter line.
What game is the 150gr CX suited for? With .308 Winchester behind a deep-penetrating monolithic bullet, it suits deer and similarly sized big game well.
Buy Hornady Outfitter .308 Win 150gr CX
Backcountry hunts are unforgiving of gear that quits, and Outfitter exists so your ammunition is never the weak link. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
