Hornady American Whitetail Tipped SST Rifle Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 129gr PT 2810 fps 20/ct

The Hornady American Whitetail Tipped SST 6.5 Creedmoor 129gr ammunition is purpose-built for whitetail hunters who demand reliable, consistent performance when it counts. Loaded to 2810 fps, this round combines a polymer-tipped SST bullet with Hornady's field-proven ballistics and quality components. Whether you're hunting medium game in the 50–300 lb range or looking for dependable deer ammunition that groups tight and performs consistently, this is the kind of load that lets you focus on the hunt instead of worrying about your ammo.

The 129-grain SST projectile features Hornady's secant ogive design and an InterLock ring that keeps the bullet's core and jacket together during expansion. When the polymer tip strikes the target, it initiates controlled, rapid expansion while the InterLock ring retains mass and energy—the physics that separate ethical kills from wounded animals. Because consistency matters in the field, Hornady matches powders and primers to each load and uses quality cases across the board, so velocity and accuracy shot-to-shot are repeatable whether you're running a bolt gun or a semi-auto platform.

This 20-count box fits standard rifle ammo storage and handling. With a ballistic coefficient of .458 (G1) and a sectional density of .264, the 129-grain SST delivers the aerodynamic stability and penetration depth hunters expect from a proven Creedmoor load. Hornady American Whitetail ammunition represents decades of hunting ammunition refinement—it's the kind of round you load with confidence when opening day finally arrives.

Key Features

• Polymer-tipped SST bullet with Hornady's InterLock ring for consistent, controlled expansion
• Loaded to 2810 fps for reliable velocity and energy retention
• Optimized powders matched for consistent pressure and reliable function in semi-auto and bolt-action rifles
• High-quality cases and primers for shot-to-shot consistency in the field
• Designed for medium game in the 50–300 lb range, ideal for whitetail hunting
• 20 rounds per box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hornady American Whitetail Tipped ammo safe to shoot in semi-automatic rifles?

Yes. The powder loads are matched to conventional velocities and are designed to function reliably in both semi-auto and bolt-action platforms.

What's the difference between the polymer tip and a standard soft-point bullet?

The polymer tip drives into the lead core upon impact, initiating faster, more controlled expansion while the InterLock ring keeps the core and jacket locked together to retain mass and energy through the animal.

Is the 6.5 Creedmoor 129gr American Whitetail load suitable for whitetail deer?

Yes. The 129-grain SST is specifically designed for medium game in the 50–300 lb range, making it an appropriate choice for whitetail hunting.

What's in each box?

Each box contains 20 rounds of loaded ammunition ready to shoot.