Hornady .308 Winchester ammunition (part no. 80772) loads a heavy-for-caliber 180-grain SST bullet, built for hunters chasing larger, tougher game than a standard 150-grain .308 load is optimized for. Hornady equips this bullet with its proven SST polymer tip, which initiates rapid, consistent expansion on impact while the added weight drives deeper penetration through heavier bone and muscle. That combination makes this a genuine step-up load for elk, larger hogs, or any animal where a lighter, faster bullet risks under-penetrating. Packed in brass cases 20 to the box, this is rifle ammunition built for the hunter who wants .308 Winchester versatility scaled up for bigger game.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, one of the most versatile big-game hunting cartridges available.
• The bullet weighs a heavy 180 grains, tuned for deeper penetration on larger game.
• The bullet is Hornady’s SST, a polymer-tip design built for rapid, consistent expansion.
• The polymer tip initiates expansion instantly on impact rather than relying on velocity alone.
• The added bullet weight delivers deeper penetration through heavier bone and muscle than lighter .308 loads.
• Cases are brass, built for consistent ignition and reliable extraction.
• Hornady packages this load 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case, for hunters buying in volume.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero and still head into the field.
• Cost runs about $2.11 a round, competitive pricing for a genuine Hornady hunting bullet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 180 grains over a lighter .308 bullet? The heavier weight drives deeper penetration through larger, tougher game where a lighter, faster bullet might under-penetrate.

What game is this load best suited for? Elk, larger hogs, and other big game where deeper penetration matters more than the flattest possible trajectory.

Does the SST bullet still expand reliably at this weight? Yes, the polymer tip initiates expansion the same way across Hornady’s SST lineup regardless of bullet weight.

Buy Hornady .308 Winchester 180gr SST Ammo

Bigger game demands a bullet built to reach the vitals, and this heavy 180-grain SST is scaled up for exactly that job. Zero your .308 and carry the confidence that comes with real penetration. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.