For hunters who want a dependable .308 Winchester load, the Hornady Outfitter .308 Win 150gr CX 20 rounds box (Hornady part no. 80982) is made to keep working in rough weather. Hornady tops a nickel-plated, waterproofed case with a 150-grain CX bullet, a copper alloy expanding design with deep penetration and more than 95 percent weight retention. Both the primer and the case mouth are sealed. Published figures from a 24-inch test barrel are 2800 fps and 2,611 ft-lb at the muzzle and 2,181 fps at 300 yards. It belongs in any hunter’s rifle ammunition rotation.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .308 Winchester, so confirm it matches the cartridge marked on your barrel before you buy.
• Bullet weight is 150 grains, the weight Hornady loads in this Outfitter cartridge.
• The bullet is the CX (Copper alloy eXpanding), which gives uniform, controlled expansion and deep penetration.
• Weight retention is more than 95 percent, so the CX bullet holds together through the target.
• The case is nickel-plated, a finish that resists corrosion and is waterproofed against moisture.
• The sealed primer and case mouth give watertight protection from rain, mud and snow.
• Muzzle velocity is 2800 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, the figure Hornady publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 2,611 ft-lb from the same 24-inch test barrel.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 2,181 fps in Hornady’s test, a useful number for estimating drop and energy on a longer shot.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical amount for sighting in and a season of hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the case waterproof? Hornady describes the nickel-plated case as corrosion resistant and waterproofed, and it seals the primer and case mouth for watertight protection.

What is the CX bullet? CX stands for Copper alloy eXpanding. Hornady designs it for uniform, controlled expansion, deep penetration and more than 95 percent weight retention.

What velocity does the .308 Win 150gr load produce? Hornady publishes 2800 fps and 2,611 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel, with 2,181 fps at 300 yards.

Buy the Hornady Outfitter .308 Winchester 150gr CX, 20-Round Box

Hornady built Outfitter for hunters who spend their time outdoors rather than at the bench. Get your box of .308 Win CX from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, shipped fast and insured to your door.