Hornady Custom ammunition in .303 British (brand part no. 8225) is a hunting camp staple for shooters who want a dependable big-game round. Hornady manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 150 gr bullet with a soft point (sp) design, matched to the .303 British platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Hornady load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .303 British, a caliber that has taken game across North America for generations.
• The bullet weighs 150 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Soft Point (SP) design, designed for reliable expansion on game.
• The case is Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cost works out to about $2.25 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 1.15 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• Hornady hand-inspects every round of Custom ammunition before packaging, the same quality control the brand applies across its factory lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is this .303 British load suited for? The expanding bullet is built to open on impact, making this a solid choice for deer-class big game within normal .303 British hunting ranges.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .303 British.

Buy the Hornady Custom .303 British 150 gr Soft Point, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.