Hornady American Whitetail .243 Winchester 95gr SST Ammo, 20-Round Box

Hornady American Whitetail .243 Winchester ammunition (part no. 80461) loads a 95-grain SST bullet, matching one of the mildest-recoiling deer cartridges available with a genuinely expanding, modern hunting bullet. Hornady built the American Whitetail line specifically for deer hunters, and .243 Winchester has long been a favorite for new hunters and anyone recoil-sensitive who still wants a dependable deer round. The SST’s polymer tip initiates rapid expansion on impact, delivering the quick, humane kills a light-recoiling cartridge needs to prove it can still get the job done. Twenty rounds to the box, this is rifle ammunition built for confidence behind the trigger as much as performance downrange.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, one of the mildest-recoiling proven deer cartridges available.
• The bullet weighs 95 grains, a fast, flat-shooting deer-hunting weight for this caliber.
• The bullet is Hornady’s SST, a polymer-tip design built for rapid, consistent expansion.
• The polymer tip initiates expansion instantly on impact for a quick, humane kill.
• Cases are brass, built for consistent ignition and reliable extraction.
• Hornady builds this under its American Whitetail line, priced specifically for deer hunters.
• Hornady packages this load 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case, for hunters and dealers buying in volume.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero and still head into the field.
• Cost runs about $1.49 a round, affordable pricing for a genuine Hornady hunting bullet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is .243 Winchester a good choice for a new deer hunter? Yes, its mild recoil makes it easy to shoot accurately, while still carrying enough energy and a genuine expanding bullet for dependable deer performance.

Does a 95-grain bullet expand reliably on deer? Yes, the SST’s polymer tip is engineered to initiate rapid expansion on impact regardless of the lighter bullet weight.

Is American Whitetail a good value compared to premium .243 ammo? Yes, it brings genuine SST bullet performance to a deer-hunting price point below Hornady’s premium lines.

Buy Hornady American Whitetail .243 Win 95gr Ammo

Mild recoil should never mean compromised performance, and this SST load proves a .243 can hit hard without hitting back. Zero your rifle and head afield with a bullet built to close the deal. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.