Hornady Dangerous Game Handgun Bullets 45 cal .452" 300 gr DGH 50/ct

The Hornady Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH) bullet in 45 caliber is purpose-built for hunters and shooters who need a handgun round engineered for serious stopping power in the backcountry. At 300 grains, these full metal jacket projectiles are heavy-for-caliber by design, delivering the penetration and energy you need when a handgun becomes your primary defense tool against dangerous game or worst-case wilderness encounters.

Unlike cast-lead alternatives, the jacketed construction of the DGH eliminates lead smoke on firing—a critical advantage when you need to maintain your sight picture and execute fast, accurate follow-up shots under pressure. The bullet's protected-point design locks the nose to the core, resisting deflection off bone, hide, and tough barriers while driving straight through for maximum penetration. This combination of barrier-defeating performance and shootability makes it the choice for serious backcountry handgun users.

Reloaders will appreciate the heavy-for-caliber mass, which squeezes maximum energy from .45 caliber handgun platforms. Each box contains 50 bullets, giving you plenty to load for range work, practice, and hunting applications where reliability and terminal performance matter.

Key Features

• Heavy-for-caliber 300 grain weight maximizes energy from .45 handgun cartridges
• Full metal jacket construction produces no lead smoke for clear sight picture and faster follow-ups
• Protected-point design locks core to jacket for straight-line penetration and deflection resistance
• Engineered for barrier performance and deep penetration in dangerous game scenarios
• 50 bullets per box for reloaders

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dangerous Game Handgun bullet designed for?

The DGH is engineered for hunters and shooters who carry a handgun as a backup or primary firearm in backcountry situations involving potentially dangerous game. The heavy weight, jacketed construction, and penetration-focused design are optimized for reliable performance in demanding self-defense and hunting scenarios.

Why choose a jacketed bullet over hard cast for handgun hunting?

The Hornady DGH's jacketed construction eliminates lead smoke when fired, which keeps your sight picture clear and allows you to see your target for faster, more accurate follow-up shots—a real advantage when seconds matter. Hard cast alternatives will produce smoke that obscures your view.

Is 300 grains heavy for a .45 caliber handgun bullet?

Yes. At 300 grains, this is a heavy-for-caliber load that delivers more mass and energy than standard .45 handgun bullets, making it ideal for deep penetration and barrier performance in dangerous game applications.

What's included in each box?

Each box contains 50 loose bullets ready for reloading into your .45 caliber handgun cartridges.