The CX™ (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet from Hornady represents the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market. Its optimized design offers extended range performance, greater accuracy, high weight retention, and deep penetration.

Hornady loads this Outfitter rifle ammo with their proven CX Bullet. The CX is built for longer ranges and crafted with copper alloy for uniform, controlled, and deadly expansion during penetration.

30-06 Springfield 180gr GMX Lead-Free 20/Box feature monolithic copper alloy GMX bullets which provide uniform, controlled expansion, deep penetration and +95% weight retention. The waterproof, corrosion resistant nickel-plated cases that are sealed watertight to ensure moisture protection.

That's enough proof for me that CX bullets will perform well on game, but in lieu of an actual hunt, I shot some CX bullets into stacks of water-soaked books. With an impact velocity of about 2,800 f.p.s., 150-grain 7 mm CX bullets expanded to 0.560" in diameter and penetrated 12" into the paper.

They measure 1.655".

While Outfitter ammo in authoritative cartridges is ideal for use by guides and extreme backcountry hunters, it's also suitable for everyday guys who value exceptional reliability and deep penetration. As such, it's loaded in popular cartridges from . 243 Winchester up through . 375 H&H.

9mm Luger+P 135 gr FlexLock® The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) completed an extensive evaluation process and chose Hornady Critical Duty® 9mm+P 135 gr FTX pistol ammunition as its contracted service ammunition.

Hornady Manufacturing Company, a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory design and manufacturing in Grand Island, has been a client of the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) since 2004.

The Remington fired Outfitter factory loads pretty accurately, with five three-shot groups averaging 1.35" at 100 yards. Hornady states a muzzle velocity of 3,000 f.p.s.; the speed of 150-grain CX bullets averaged 2,856 f.p.s. over nine shots from the rifle's 24" barrel with a standard deviation of 11 f.p.s.

Hornady's Critical Duty line is built specifically to pass the tough FBI Ammunition Testing Protocol, and the 135-grain 9mm +P succeeded so well the FBI adopted it as their duty ammo.

Lots of shooting commenced to determine the best shape for the grooves on CX bullets to reduce drag. The resulting smoothed edges maximized aerodynamics for the CX to retain more velocity downrange. The CX adds about 100 to 200 yards to its terminal effective range compared to old GMXs of the same caliber and weight.

For the CX bullet, Hornady recommends an impact velocity of no less than 2,000 fps for proper expansion on big game. From Hornady: The CX™ (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet from Hornady represents the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market.