Hornady DGX Bonded 45 Cal .458 480gr Expanding Bullets
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- Dangerous Game eXpanding bullet — controlled expansion to 1½–2× original diameter
- 0.098" copper-clad steel jacket bonded to lead core — prevents jacket separation on bone
- Serrated flat nose initiates uniform, straight expansion from 100 to 150 yards
- Bonded construction delivers high weight retention through thick hide, muscle and bone
- Identical external profile to the DGS solid — both types regulate from the same firearm
- Deep penetration with limited, controlled expansion — the ideal compromise on dangerous game
- Component reloading bullets, .458 diameter, 480 grains
The Hornady DGX Bonded (Dangerous Game eXpanding) is a controlled-expansion component bullet engineered for dangerous-game hunting where the bullet must open up yet still penetrate deeply through the heaviest animals. This .458-diameter, 480-grain bullet features a thick 0.098-inch copper-clad steel jacket that is chemically bonded to the lead core, preventing jacket-core separation even under the extreme stress of high-energy impact on bone. The flat nose carries serrated sections that initiate a uniform, predictable expansion to 1½ to 2 times the bullet's original diameter at ranges from 100 to 150 yards, with straight penetration that reduces the risk of deflection. Because the DGX Bonded is built to the same external profile as the corresponding Hornady DGS (Dangerous Game Solid), handloaders can regulate both bullet types from the same rifle with minimal point-of-impact shift — a significant practical advantage when hunting dangerous game. Sold as component bullets for handloading.
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