The .243 Hornady Superformance 95 grain SST (Super Shock Tip) is a high-performance hunting round designed for those looking for enhanced ballistics, long-range accuracy, and significant stopping power. Part of Hornady’s Superformance line, this ammunition is specifically engineered to increase muzzle velocity and downrange energy without raising chamber pressure or recoil. It is an ideal choice for medium-sized game, particularly deer, pronghorn, and other similar species.
Key Features:
95-Grain SST Bullet: The Super Shock Tip (SST) bullet is designed for rapid and controlled expansion. The polymer tip initiates expansion upon impact, while the boat-tail design and streamlined shape maximize the ballistic coefficient for flat trajectories and accuracy. The bullet delivers deep penetration and massive energy transfer, making it extremely effective at humanely taking down game.
Superformance Propellant: The unique propellant blend used in the Superformance line increases muzzle velocity by up to 200 fps compared to conventional ammunition. This provides flatter trajectories, reduced wind drift, and more consistent terminal performance at longer ranges.
Ballistic Efficiency: With a ballistic coefficient of around 0.355 (G1), the 95-grain SST bullet is designed for long-range shooting. This makes it ideal for hunters who may encounter varied shooting distances in open terrain.
Why It’s Special:
Increased Velocity: One of the standout features of Superformance ammunition is the ability to increase muzzle velocity without increasing recoil or pressure. This means shooters get faster shots with flatter trajectories, translating into better accuracy and energy retention at longer distances.
Terminal Performance: The SST bullet is known for its exceptional terminal ballistics, ensuring deep penetration and controlled expansion, which creates a large wound channel for ethical game harvesting.
Versatility: The .243 Superformance SST round is versatile and effective across a range of hunting applications, particularly for medium game such as whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn, and even coyotes.
Performance:
- Muzzle Velocity: ~3185 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~2136 ft-lbs
- Bullet Weight: 95 grains
- Bullet Type: Super Shock Tip (SST)
Applications:
Medium Game Hunting: The .243 Hornady Superformance 95 grain SST is an excellent choice for hunting medium-sized game like deer and pronghorn. The bullet’s expansion and deep penetration provide the stopping power needed for clean kills at a variety of distances.
Long-Range Shooting: With its high muzzle velocity and streamlined bullet design, this round is also suited for long-range shooting scenarios, offering flat trajectories and retained energy for accurate hits on distant targets.
The .243 Hornady Superformance 95 grain SST is one of the top choices for hunters looking for reliable long-range accuracy, enhanced velocity, and effective terminal performance on medium game. Its innovative design and propellant technology make it an outstanding option for those wanting more out of their .243 rifle.