For hunting, the Hornady Custom Lite .243 Winchester 87gr SST, 20-Round Box (brand part no. 80466) gives Hornady shooters a .243 Winchester option that is built to put big game down cleanly and ethically. Each round drives a 87-grain SST polymer-tip bullet. A Custom Lite reduced-recoil load that pairs a lighter bullet with a milder powder charge. It is a dependable option for anyone stocking up on rifle ammunition.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a chambering with the reach and energy for deer-sized game and larger.
• The bullet weighs 87 grains, enough mass to drive deep and transfer energy on game.
• The bullet is a SST polymer-tip, a polymer tip that initiates expansion instantly on impact.
• The polymer tip is what triggers such fast expansion on impact, initiating the wound channel instantly instead of relying on velocity alone.
• The case is Brass, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, plenty to sight in and still head to the stand with a full load.
• Cost per round runs about $1.94, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.
• The box ships at about 0.9375 lb, handy for estimating flat-rate shipping on a bulk order.
• A case holds 10 boxes (200 rounds total), letting you order in bulk without repeat checkouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 87gr SST polymer-tip suited for? With .243 Winchester performance behind a SST polymer-tip, it’s well matched to deer-sized game.

Does the SST polymer-tip bullet expand on impact? Yes, it’s engineered to expand reliably on impact for a wider wound channel and faster energy transfer.

What is the case made of? It uses a brass case, the reliable standard for consistent chambering and reloading.

Buy the Hornady Custom Lite .243 Winchester

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