Hornady SST 6mm .243 95gr Super Shock Tip Bullets - 100/Box

The Hornady SST 6mm .243 95 grain bullets deliver devastating terminal performance through their polymer tip design that initiates rapid expansion on impact. These Super Shock Tip projectiles combine the accuracy of a boat tail with the stopping power of controlled expansion technology.

What Makes This Different

The SST's polymer tip serves dual purposes - it improves ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectories while acting as a wedge to initiate expansion upon impact. Unlike traditional soft point bullets that can deform during feeding, the SST maintains its aerodynamic profile throughout the entire flight path. The secant ogive design reduces drag significantly compared to tangent ogive bullets, delivering up to 200 fps higher retained velocity at extended ranges.

Key Features

• 95 grain weight optimized for .243 Winchester and 6mm Remington cartridges
• Polymer tip initiates expansion at velocities as low as 1,600 fps
• Boat tail base design reduces drag coefficient by 12% over flat base bullets
• Cannelured shank ensures consistent bullet seating and crimp retention
• InterLock ring mechanically locks core and jacket together during expansion
• Secant ogive profile maximizes ballistic coefficient at 0.480
• 100 bullets per box, 25 boxes per case for bulk loading

Field testing demonstrates consistent 1.5-2x diameter expansion across impact velocities from 1,600 to 3,200 fps. The controlled expansion design retains 65-75% of original bullet weight, ensuring deep penetration on medium game. Hunters report reliable performance on whitetail deer, antelope, and similar-sized game at ranges extending beyond 400 yards. The high ballistic coefficient maintains supersonic velocity past 600 yards when fired from standard .243 Winchester loads.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 6mm/.243 inch diameter
• Bullet weight: 95 grains
• Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.480
• Sectional density: 0.230
• Recommended twist rate: 1:10 inch or faster
• Overall length: 1.200 inches
• Jacket material: Gilding metal
• Core composition: Lead
• Country of origin: United States

Reloaders choose SST bullets for their consistent performance across varying powder charges and seating depths. The cannelured design accommodates both light varmint loads and maximum hunting charges while maintaining accuracy standards expected from Hornady's manufacturing processes.