450 Bushmaster – 245 gr InterLock SP – Hornady American Whitetail (82242) – 200 Rounds

Deer hunters in straight-wall states have made the 450 Bushmaster one of the most popular rifle cartridges in the woods, and Hornady American Whitetail is a dependable, affordable way to feed one. This listing is Hornady American Whitetail 450 Bushmaster 245 grain InterLock soft point ammo, MPN 82242, sold as a 200 round bulk case.

The InterLock bullet uses a raised ring inside the jacket that locks the lead core in place, so the bullet holds together and retains weight as it expands instead of breaking apart on bone. Hornady rates this load at 2,200 fps with 2,633 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, and lists a ballistic coefficient of .165 and a sectional density of .171. That gives you heavy, reliable energy on whitetail and hogs at typical hunting distances.

The 450 Bushmaster was designed for the AR-15 platform and fits a standard AR-15 lower with a 450 Bushmaster upper, bolt, and magazines. It is also chambered in bolt action rifles such as the Ruger American Ranch, which makes it a popular choice for hunters who want one big bore round for both platforms. A common question is whether 450 Bushmaster is legal in straight-wall cartridge states such as Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. It is a straight-wall case and qualifies in many of those areas, but regulations change and differ by state, so always confirm your local rules before the season. Compared with the 350 Legend, the 450 Bushmaster fires a much heavier .452 inch bullet, which gives it more energy and a wider wound channel at the cost of more recoil, so it suits hunters who value stopping power inside about 200 yards. With 200 rounds you can confirm your zero, practice offhand and from shooting sticks, and still have plenty left for the season.

Hornady American Whitetail 82242 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA. Each cartridge uses a brass case with a boxer primer and is non-corrosive, and the boxer primed brass is reloadable for handloaders. Buying by the case also keeps you on one production lot, so point of impact and velocity stay consistent from box to box. This case comes in factory packaging as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds of 450 Bushmaster 245 grain InterLock Soft Point.