Hornady 8242 Dangerous Game 450-400 Nitro Express 400gr Solid

The Hornady 8242 Dangerous Game ammunition delivers maximum penetration for Africa's most dangerous species. This 450-400 Nitro Express cartridge features a 400-grain solid bullet engineered for deep, straight-line penetration through heavy bone and muscle.

What Makes This Different

Hornady's Dangerous Game Solid bullets use a homogeneous copper-alloy construction that maintains 95% weight retention even after impacting heavy bone. The flat meplat design creates a larger wound channel than traditional round-nose solids while maintaining trajectory stability. Premium brass cases undergo multiple quality inspections to ensure consistent chambering and extraction under extreme hunting conditions.

Key Features

• 400-grain solid bullet with flat meplat for maximum penetration
• Homogeneous copper-alloy construction prevents fragmentation
• 450-400 Nitro Express chambering for double rifles
• Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness
• Muzzle velocity of 2,050 feet per second
• 20 rounds per box, 6 boxes per case (120 total rounds)
• Non-expanding design ideal for dangerous game hunting

Field performance centers on reliable penetration through the heaviest African game including elephant, cape buffalo, and rhinoceros. The solid construction punches through shoulder bones that would stop expanding bullets, reaching vital organs for clean, ethical kills. Consistent powder charges deliver uniform velocities shot after shot, maintaining point of impact accuracy crucial for dangerous game scenarios.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 450-400 Nitro Express (3-inch case)
• Bullet Weight: 400 grains
• Bullet Type: Dangerous Game Solid (non-expanding)
• Muzzle Velocity: 2,050 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 3,732 ft-lbs
• Case Material: Premium brass
• Primer: Large rifle
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box, 6 boxes per case
• Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
• Country of Origin: United States

Professional hunters and serious dangerous game enthusiasts rely on this ammunition when failure means life or death. The proven track record of Hornady's solid bullet technology provides the confidence needed when facing Africa's Big Five at close range.