The Hornady American Whitetail .270 Winchester load (Hornady part no. 80542), built around a Tipped SST bullet, is purpose-built for deer hunters who want dependable expansion without an oversized price tag. Loaded with a 130-grain polymer-tip SST bullet at 3050 fps, this .270 Win ammunition uses Hornady’s secant ogive design and InterLock ring to keep the bullet’s core and jacket locked together through impact. Hornady, a longtime name in hunting ammunition, tuned the American Whitetail line specifically for whitetail-class game at conventional hunting ranges. It’s a straightforward, field-proven choice for deer camp, loaded with the same quality cases and primers used across Hornady’s full ammunition lineup.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .270 Winchester, a proven flat-shooting cartridge favored by deer and big game hunters.
• Bullet weight is 130 grains, a versatile weight well matched to whitetail-class game.
• Bullet type is a polymer-tip SST, designed for rapid, controlled expansion on impact.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 3050 fps, providing a flat trajectory for typical hunting distances.
• An InterLock ring keeps the bullet’s core and jacket locked together, retaining mass through expansion.
• Powder is matched for semi-auto compatibility, so it cycles reliably in autoloading hunting rifles.
• Box quantity is 20 rounds, enough for sighting in and a full hunting trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is this .270 Win load suited for? The 130-grain SST is built for whitetail deer and similarly sized big game at conventional hunting ranges.

Will this ammunition cycle reliably in a semi-auto hunting rifle? Yes, Hornady matches its powder charge for compatibility with semi-automatic hunting rifles as well as bolt actions.

What does the InterLock ring do? It’s a raised ring embedded in the bullet’s core that keeps the core and jacket locked together during expansion, helping retain weight and energy.

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