Hornady 45 Cal 500gr DGX-Bonded

Hornady 45 Cal 500gr DGX-Bonded

The Hornady 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded is a premium bullet component engineered for dangerous-game handloaders seeking controlled expansion, deep penetration, and rugged structural integrity in .45‑caliber platforms. Weighing 500 gr with a .452‑inch diameter, the 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded features Hornady’s DGX (Dangerous‑Game eXpanding) bonded-core design, providing over 90% weight retention and reliable terminal performance on thick-skinned game like buffalo, moose, and bear.

Constructed with a polymer-tipped hollow-point profile and precision jacket bonding, the 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded delivers optimized shock transfer and penetration at typical velocities between 1,700 and 1,900 fps. The bullet balances frontal expansion and deep penetration—ensuring large wound channels without core-jacket separation and delivering ethical terminal performance within 150 yards.

Internally, the bonded-core design in the 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded mechanically locks the lead core to the jacket, resisting separation upon impact. This durable construction supports deep-line wound channels through heavy bone and muscle, even when encountering thick hides or skeletal structures. Hunters report that the 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded maintains structural integrity shot after shot—delivering consistent, devastating terminal results.

Stabilizing efficiently in rifles with twist rates from 1:16 to 1:20, the 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded feeds smoothly in bolt-action, single-shot, and lever-action dangerous-game rifles. Its concentric jacket, polished ogive, and smooth bearing surface support accurate seating, repeatable groupings, and dependable feeding. Handloaders praise the 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded for its consistent point-of-impact and reliability across varied powders and primers.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded is sold as a bullet-only component and must be matched with compatible brass, powder, and primers. With rigorous quality control over tip alignment, jacket uniformity, and bonding strength, the 45 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded remains a top-tier bonded-core option for hunters demanding flat-shooting trajectory, deep terminal penetration, and dependable performance in .45‑caliber dangerous-game bullet applications.