Hornady 30 Cal 190gr CX

Hornady 30 Cal 190gr CX

The Hornady 30 Cal 190gr CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet represents the market’s most advanced monolithic hunting design, delivering reliable expansion, deep penetration, and superior accuracy in .30-caliber rifles. Weighing 190gr with a .308-inch diameter, the 30 Cal 190gr CX is built from a single piece of copper alloy, offering exceptional terminal performance and maintaining 95% weight retention on impact. Its construction is fully compliant with California and other nontraditional ammunition regulations, making it an ideal choice for hunting in restricted zones.

At the heart of the 30 Cal 190gr CX is Hornady’s Heat Shield® Tip—a heat-resistant polymer tip that maintains shape under aerodynamic heating, preserving the bullet’s ballistic coefficient throughout its entire flight. The tip also ensures a perfectly uniform meplat, enhancing lot-to-lot consistency and downrange stability. Combined with the bullet’s sleek ogive and boat-tail base, the 30 Cal 190gr CX achieves a G1 BC of approximately 0.345, offering flat trajectories and minimal wind drift at extended hunting distances.

This monolithic bullet is also engineered with Optimum Groove Geometry, a system of strategically placed grooves that reduce bearing surface and fouling while enhancing aerodynamic flow. The 30 Cal 190gr CX stabilizes well in barrels with 1:10 to 1:12 twist rates and cycles smoothly in bolt-action and lever-action rifles alike. Reloaders appreciate its concentricity, consistent tip alignment, and reliable seating depth across multiple .30-caliber platforms.

In the field, the Hornady 30 Cal 190gr CX delivers uniform expansion and deep penetration, performing exceptionally well on deer, elk, hogs, and other large game. The bullet maintains structural integrity even through heavy bone and dense tissue, creating broad wound channels without fragmentation. Hunters in lead-restricted zones benefit from its ethical impact and environmentally safe design.

Manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, each 30 Cal 190gr CX bullet is sold as a component only. Reloaders must pair it with compatible brass, powder, and primers. With rigorous Hornady quality controls ensuring consistency in weight, groove geometry, and tip shape, the 30 Cal 190gr CX stands out as a top-tier option for hunters seeking reliable monolithic performance in the .30-caliber class.