Hornady 3565 DGS 9.3mm .366 300gr Dangerous Game Solid Bullets

The Hornady 3565 DGS delivers uncompromising penetration for dangerous game hunting in challenging African conditions. This solid copper alloy bullet maintains structural integrity through thick hide, heavy bone, and dense muscle tissue where expanding bullets fail. Built specifically for 9.3mm cartridges, these 300-grain projectiles provide the deep, straight-line penetration essential for clean, ethical harvests on large, dangerous species.

What Makes This Different

Unlike conventional soft-point bullets that can fragment or deflect on heavy bone contact, the DGS features a homogeneous copper alloy construction that retains 100% of its weight. The flat meplat nose design creates a larger permanent wound channel compared to round-nose solids while maintaining the straight-line tracking required for vital organ penetration. Independent ballistic testing shows consistent penetration depths exceeding 36 inches in ballistic gelatin, significantly outperforming traditional cup-and-core designs.

Key Features

• Homogeneous copper alloy construction retains 100% bullet weight
• Flat meplat nose design maximizes permanent wound channel diameter
• 300-grain weight optimized for 9.3x62 Mauser and 9.3x74R cartridges
• .366 diameter with precise tolerances for consistent accuracy
• Streamlined profile reduces wind drift at extended ranges
• Non-expanding design prevents fragmentation on heavy bone
• 50 bullets per box, 25 boxes per case configuration

Field performance data from professional hunters demonstrates reliable expansion at velocities from 1,800 to 2,400 fps across temperature ranges from -10°F to 120°F. The solid construction eliminates concerns about bullet separation or core slippage that can occur with bonded designs under extreme impact stress. Accuracy testing in quality bolt-action rifles consistently produces sub-2 MOA groups at 100 yards when properly loaded to optimal seating depth.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 9.3mm (.366 diameter)
• Weight: 300 grains
• Construction: Homogeneous copper alloy
• Nose Design: Flat meplat solid
• Sectional Density: 0.320
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.398 (G1)
• Recommended Twist Rate: 1:14 or faster
• Country of Origin: United States

Professional guides and dangerous game outfitters specify DGS bullets for their proven ability to reach vital organs regardless of shot angle or intervening obstacles. The consistent performance eliminates guesswork in critical hunting situations where a single shot must count.