Hornady Custom 450 Bushmaster 250 gr FTX Hunting Ammo - 20 Rounds/Box

The Hornady Custom 450 Bushmaster 250 gr FTX hunting ammo is a factory-loaded cartridge engineered for hunters who want handload-quality accuracy and performance in a box of 20 rounds. Built on Hornady's reputation for precision ammunition, this load pairs a 250-grain FTX polymer-tipped bullet with careful quality control—every round is hand-inspected before packaging—to deliver the consistency that serious 450 Bushmaster shooters demand. Whether you're hunting medium-sized game or tackling larger animals, this round is purpose-built for the platform and game you're pursuing.

The FTX bullet in this load is designed to balance expansion and penetration, two critical performance factors for clean, ethical kills in the field. Hornady's secant ogive bullet design—a profile the company pioneered—optimizes ballistic efficiency and bearing surface, which translates to flatter trajectory and reduced drag downrange. That combination of aerodynamic shape and proven bullet construction means more consistent performance at distance, which matters when your shot counts.

If you shoot a 450 Bushmaster rifle and want ammunition that performs as well as a carefully handloaded round but arrives ready to shoot, Hornady Custom 450 Bushmaster delivers on that promise. The hand-inspection quality control and use of proven Hornady bullets make this a logical choice for hunters who refuse to compromise on ammunition reliability and terminal performance.

Key Features

• FTX polymer-tipped bullet design for controlled expansion and penetration
• Secant ogive bullet profile for improved ballistic efficiency and flatter trajectory
• Every round hand-inspected before packaging for consistent quality
• Factory-loaded precision matching handload performance standards
• Suitable for medium game (50–300 lbs) and large game (300–1500 lbs)

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 450 Bushmaster cartridge used for?

The 450 Bushmaster is a straight-wall rifle cartridge designed for hunting medium and large game. It's popular among hunters using modern rifle platforms where straight-wall cartridges are required or preferred for certain seasons and hunting applications.

What does FTX bullet design do?

The FTX (Flex Tip) bullet features a polymer tip that initiates expansion on impact while helping the bullet shed energy in a controlled way. This design balances expansion for a larger wound channel with penetration depth, both essential for ethical, effective harvests.

How many rounds are in a box of Hornady Custom 450 Bushmaster?

This product comes with 20 rounds per box.

Is this ammunition hand-loaded?

No—this is factory-loaded ammunition manufactured by Hornady. However, every round is hand-inspected before packaging to ensure the quality and consistency you'd expect from a precision handload, delivered in convenient factory form.