The Speer Grand Slam 25 caliber 120-grain soft point bullets deliver consistent expansion and deep penetration for medium game hunting. These premium hunting bullets feature Speer's proven dual-core construction that maintains weight retention while providing reliable terminal performance across various hunting scenarios.
What Makes This Different
The Grand Slam's unique dual-core design separates it from conventional soft point bullets through its bonded front core and solid rear core construction. This engineering approach ensures the front section expands predictably for maximum energy transfer while the rear core drives deep for complete penetration. The result is superior weight retention compared to standard cup-and-core bullets, typically maintaining 65-75% of original bullet weight.
Key Features
- Dual-core construction with bonded front section for controlled expansion
- 120-grain weight optimized for 25-06 Remington and 257 Weatherby Magnum
- Soft point design initiates expansion at velocities from 1,800-3,200 fps
- Tapered jacket thickness controls expansion rate and penetration depth
- Premium brass jacket material resists separation under high impact stress
- Boat tail base design improves ballistic coefficient and accuracy
- 50 bullets per box for extended hunting seasons
Field performance demonstrates the Grand Slam's effectiveness on deer-sized game at ranges from 100 to 400 yards. The controlled expansion characteristics make these bullets suitable for both open plains hunting where longer shots are common and dense cover situations requiring deep penetration. Hunters report consistent mushrooming with minimal fragmentation, creating wound channels that ensure quick, ethical harvests.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .257 diameter (25 caliber)
- Bullet weight: 120 grains
- Bullet type: Soft point boat tail
- Construction: Dual-core bonded design
- Sectional density: 0.260
- Ballistic coefficient: Approximately 0.400
- Recommended twist rate: 1:10 inches
- Package quantity: 50 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Speer (Vista Outdoor)
The Grand Slam represents decades of bullet engineering focused on hunting performance rather than target shooting. Serious hunters who demand consistent terminal ballistics across varying shot angles and distances choose these bullets for their proven track record in the field.