Speer Hot-Cor 200-Grain 8mm Soft Point Rifle Bullets (Speer part no. 2285) are built on Speer’s Hot-Cor process, where molten lead is poured directly into the jacket instead of being pressed in as a separate step. That method gives the core more consistent density from bullet to bullet, which is why seasoned hunters have leaned on Hot-Cor bullets for accuracy and reliability for decades. This 200-grain 8mm soft point is sized for controlled expansion on game, and it’s part of a Hot-Cor lineup Speer produces across a wide range of rifle calibers. Sold in a 50-count box, it’s a proven, affordable option for handloaders building 8mm hunting ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Sized at 8mm caliber.
• Weighs 200 grains.
• Uses a soft-point (SSP) bullet profile.
• Built with Hot-Cor construction: molten lead poured directly into the jacket for a more consistent core.
• Part of Speer’s Hot-Cor line, produced across metric calibers from 6mm through 9.3mm.
• The Hot-Cor line also spans imperial calibers from .25 up through .416.
• Sold in 50-count boxes.
• Built for hunting accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency.
• Box ships at 1.49 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hot-Cor construction? Molten lead is poured directly into the jacket for a denser, more consistent core than a pressed-in core.

Is this a hunting bullet? Yes, the soft-point profile is built for controlled expansion on game.

How many bullets come in a box? 50.

Buy the Speer Hot-Cor 200gr 8mm Soft Point Rifle Bullets, 50-Count

8mm hunters have relied on the Hot-Cor process for consistent terminal performance for decades, and this 200-grain option carries that on. Order from our Speer lineup in our reloading bullets selection, and our Lubbock, Texas team can help you build a load around it.