The Hornady CX .25 Caliber (.257) Boat Tail 90gr bullet (brand part no. 254104) is a Copper alloy eXpanding (CX) monolithic hunting bullet, machined from a single piece of copper alloy rather than a jacketed lead core. Hornady positions the CX line as its most advanced monolithic hunting bullet, and Hornady built this monolithic hunting bullet for extended-range performance, greater accuracy, high weight retention, and deep penetration compared to a traditional lead-core bullet. It ships 50 bullets per box, 25 per case, giving handloaders a lead-free option for .25 Caliber (.257) Boat Tail-class rifle cartridges.

Key Specifications

• .25 Caliber (.257) Boat Tail bullet sized for this caliber class.
• 90-grain bullet weight for the caliber.
• 50 bullets per box, 25 per case.
• Copper alloy eXpanding (CX) monolithic construction, a single piece of copper with no lead core.
• Extended-range performance compared to a traditional lead-core hunting bullet.
• High weight retention compared to a traditional lead-core hunting bullet.
• Deep penetration characteristic of monolithic copper-alloy construction.
• Ships at approximately 0.725 lb per box.
• 50-count box, confirmed via the manufacturer’s own box quantity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CX stand for? Copper alloy eXpanding — Hornady’s monolithic, lead-free hunting bullet construction machined from a single piece of copper alloy.

What caliber and weight is this bullet? It is a 90-grain bullet built for .25 Caliber (.257) Boat Tail-class rifle cartridges.

Is this bullet lead-free? Yes, CX bullets are machined from a single piece of solid copper alloy with no lead core.

Buy the Hornady CX .25 Caliber (.257) Boat Tail 90gr Copper Solid Bullets

Order this box of Hornady CX .25 Caliber (.257) Boat Tail projectiles from our reloading bullets selection for a lead-free, deep-penetrating hunting load. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping nationwide.