Hornady Superformance ammunition in .308 Winchester (brand part no. 80990) is built for hunters who need a proven big-game cartridge they can count on. Hornady builds this load from consistent, quality-checked components for dependable performance shot after shot. At the heart of this load is the 165 gr bullet with a CX design, matched to the .308 Winchester platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Hornady load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, a proven big-game cartridge with decades of field results behind it.
• The bullet weighs 165 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a CX design, built to penetrate and transfer energy for a clean, ethical harvest.
• The case is Brass, reloadable for handloaders who want to reuse brass.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds left to shoot.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a convenient bulk quantity for high-volume shooters.
• Cost works out to about $2.45 per round, keeping practice sessions affordable.
• The box ships at approximately 1.19 lbs, handy for planning shipping costs on a bulk order.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• Superformance propellant technology adds 100 to 200 feet per second of muzzle velocity over a standard load in the same caliber without extra chamber pressure or felt recoil.
• The CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet is a monolithic, lead-free design that expands uniformly and retains nearly all its weight for deep penetration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .308 Winchester.

Is the brass reloadable? The case is brass, which handloaders can typically resize and reload for repeat use.

Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 10 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.

Buy the Hornady Superformance .308 Winchester 165 gr CX, 20-Round Box

Stock up before the next range trip or hunt, and let the ammunition be the one thing you don’t have to think about. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.