Description
The Hornady Custom .480 Ruger 325 gr XTP Mag (Hornady part no. 9138) is a 20-round box of .480 Ruger ammunition loaded with a 325-grain XTP Mag bullet. Hornady publishes 1350 fps and 1315 ft-lb at the muzzle for this load from a 7.5-inch test barrel, and 1077 fps by 100 yards. It belongs to the Hornady Custom handgun line, which the company describes as loaded for shooters who want supreme accuracy and maximum knock down power. Hornady says every round is hand inspected before packaging, and that it builds Custom ammunition to give shooters the advantage of hand-loaded accuracy in a factory load. Pick it when you want the 325-grain weight in .480 Ruger backed by the maker’s own velocity and energy figures.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .480 Ruger, so this box is for firearms chambered in that cartridge.
- The bullet weighs 325 grains, the weight that sets this load’s published velocity and energy.
- The bullet is an XTP Mag, the bullet type Hornady lists for this item.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, so the count on the page is the count you receive.
- Muzzle velocity is 1350 fps from a 7.5-inch test barrel, per Hornady’s published table.
- Muzzle energy is 1315 ft-lb from the same 7.5-inch test barrel.
- Velocity at 100 yards is 1077 fps, showing how much speed the bullet carries downrange.
- Energy at 100 yards is 837 ft-lb, what remains of the muzzle figure at that distance.
- The case brass is made or selected by Hornady for reliable feeding, corrosion resistance, proper hardness and the ability to withstand maximum chamber pressures.
- Every round is hand inspected before packaging, Hornady’s stated quality-control step for Custom ammunition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds come in this box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .480 Ruger loaded with the 325-grain XTP Mag bullet.
What velocity and energy does this .480 Ruger load publish? Hornady lists 1350 fps and 1315 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 7.5-inch test barrel, and 1077 fps and 837 ft-lb at 100 yards.
What does Hornady say about its Custom handgun ammunition? Hornady says Custom pistol ammo is loaded for shooters looking for supreme accuracy and maximum knock down power, and that every round is hand inspected before packaging.
Buy the Hornady Custom .480 Ruger 325 gr XTP Mag, 20-Round Box
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Additional Information
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 325 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .480 Ruger |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.22 |
| Grains | 325 gr |
| Length | 3.1500 |
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9138 |
| Model | Custom |
| Product Type | XTP |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255391381 |







