Hornady Custom Lite 7mm-08 Remington 120-grain SST ammunition (part no. 80572) takes an already mild-recoiling cartridge and softens it further for new, younger, or recoil-sensitive hunters. Hornady pairs a lighter 120-grain bullet with a reduced-recoil powder charge in the Custom Lite line, cutting felt recoil substantially compared to standard 7mm-08 loads. The Super Shock Tip initiates expansion instantly on impact while its secant ogive profile keeps the bullet flying flat despite the reduced velocity. In rifle ammunition for youth and new hunters, this pairs one of the mildest deer cartridges with an even softer-shooting load.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 7mm-08 Remington, already one of the mildest-recoiling deer cartridges available.
• The bullet weighs 120 grains, lighter than standard 7mm-08 loads specifically to reduce felt recoil.
• The bullet uses a Super Shock Tip (SST), initiating instant expansion on impact.
• The load is built to Hornady’s Custom Lite reduced-recoil specification, cutting felt recoil substantially versus standard loads.
• The cases are brass, and each box holds 20 rounds, shipped 10 boxes to the case.
• Cost runs about $1.86 per round for a purpose-built reduced-recoil hunting load.
• A full box ships at approximately 1.06 lb, lighter than a standard-weight 7mm-08 hunting load.
• This load is built for bolt-action rifles chambered in 7mm-08 Remington.
• The reduced powder charge also extends barrel life slightly compared to full-power 7mm-08 loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much less recoil does Custom Lite generate? The lighter bullet and reduced powder charge combine to cut felt recoil substantially compared to a standard-weight 7mm-08 hunting load.

Is this a good first deer rifle cartridge for a new hunter? Yes, pairing the already mild 7mm-08 with Custom Lite’s reduced recoil makes it one of the gentlest-shooting genuine deer loads available.

Buy Hornady Custom Lite 7mm-08 Remington 120gr

Recoil sensitivity should never keep a hunter out of the field, and Custom Lite gives an already mild 7mm-08 an even softer shooting experience. Load up before the season starts. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.