Hornady 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST

Hornady 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST

The Hornady 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST is a high-performance bullet component designed for handloaders aiming for precise accuracy, controlled expansion, and deep penetration in .264-caliber rifles. Weighing exactly 129 gr with a .264‑inch diameter, this 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST features Hornady’s Super Shock Tip® (SST) hollow-point design paired with a bonded lead core, ensuring reliable mushrooming and structural integrity upon impact.

Optimized with a boat-tail base and sleek ogive, the 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST exhibits a high ballistic coefficient, flattened trajectory, and minimal wind drift when launched between 2,800 and 3,000 fps in cartridges like 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, or .264 Winchester Magnum. These features generate tight groupings and consistent downrange performance at ranges beyond 500 yards.

Internally, the 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST incorporates Hornady’s bonded-core construction. The SST tip initiates controlled, predictable expansion, while the jacket-core bond resists fragmentation—delivering deep, straight wound channels through muscle and light bone. Hunters consistently report that this bullet retains mass and structure through variable field conditions.

Compatible with barrels featuring common twist rates such as 1:8 or 1:9, the 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST feeds smoothly in bolt-action, magazine, and single-shot rifles. Its concentric jacket, polished ogive, and consistent bearing surface support repeatable seating depth and point-of-impact. Handloaders value this bullet for minimal barrel fouling and dependable accuracy across varied powder and primer selections.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST is sold strictly as a bullet component and must be paired with appropriate brass, powder, and primers. With careful quality control focusing on jacket concentricity, tip alignment, and weight consistency, the 264 Cal 6.5mm 129gr SST stands as a trusted choice for hunters and competitive shooters demanding ethical terminal dynamics, flat-shooting trajectory, and reliable performance in the .264-caliber class.