The Hornady 8508 Dangerous Game ammunition delivers proven stopping power for Africa's most formidable big game species. This 375 H&H Magnum load features the time-tested 270-grain InterLock Spire Point bullet engineered specifically for dangerous game encounters where failure is not an option.
What Makes This Different
The InterLock ring mechanically locks the core and jacket together, preventing separation even when striking heavy bone at close range. Unlike standard hunting bullets that may fragment on impact with thick-skinned game, this design maintains 85-90% weight retention for deep, straight-line penetration. The controlled expansion creates a wound channel large enough to anchor dangerous game quickly while maintaining the structural integrity needed to reach vital organs.
Key Features
- 270-grain InterLock Spire Point bullet with mechanical core-jacket lock
- Optimized powder charge delivers 2,690 fps muzzle velocity
- Recoil Proof construction withstands heavy recoil cycles
- Spire point design provides flat trajectory and rapid expansion
- Premium brass cases sized for reliable feeding and extraction
- Consistent powder charges ensure shot-to-shot accuracy
- Factory loaded to SAAMI specifications for safety and performance
Field performance demonstrates this cartridge's capability against cape buffalo, elephant, and other thick-skinned African game. The 270-grain bullet weight provides the momentum needed to penetrate heavy hide and bone while the InterLock design ensures the bullet stays together through the entire wound channel. Professional hunters and dangerous game guides rely on this load's consistent terminal performance in life-or-death situations.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 375 H&H Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 270 grains
- Bullet Type: InterLock Spire Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,690 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 4,337 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: .398
- Case Material: Premium brass
- Primer: Large rifle
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
This ammunition represents decades of dangerous game hunting experience distilled into a single cartridge design. The proven InterLock bullet technology combined with Hornady's quality control standards makes this the logical choice for hunters pursuing the world's most dangerous game where shot placement and bullet performance can mean the difference between success and disaster.