Hornady 470 Cal 500gr DGX-Bonded

Hornady 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded

The Hornady 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded is a heavyweight bullet component engineered for dangerous-game handloaders seeking robust terminal performance, controlled expansion, and deep penetration in .470 Magnum platforms. Weighing exactly 500 gr with a .475-inch diameter, the 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded features Hornady’s DGX (Dangerous‑Game eXpanding) bonded-core construction—designed to retain over 90% of its mass and deliver consistent performance on thick-skinned game like African buffalo, bear, and moose.

Featuring a polymer-tipped hollow-point design, the 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded ensures initiation of controlled expansion while maintaining a high sectional density. When fired at typical velocities between 2,100 and 2,300 fps in rifles such as .470 Weatherby Magnum or .470 NE, this bullet maintains straight-line penetration and uniform wound cavities—ideal for close to medium-range dangerous-game situations.

Constructed with a mechanically bonded core, the Hornady 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded resists core-jacket separation, even in high-impact scenarios. Its design combines deep penetration with ethical terminal results by forming reliable wound channels. Hunters report consistent performance, stating the bullet retains structure and mass through heavy muscle and bone without fragmentation.

The 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded stabilizes efficiently in barrels with twist rates from 1:16 to 1:18 and feeds reliably in bolt-action and break-barrel dangerous-game rifles. Its concentric jacket and carefully machined ogive enhance chamber alignment and repeatable point-of-impact. Reloaders rely on the 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded for tight groupings across load variations and consistent cycling in high-stress environments.

Manufactured at Hornady’s long-standing Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded is sold strictly as a bullet component and must be matched with appropriate brass, powder, and primers. With stringent quality control over jacket thickness, bonding integrity, and mass consistency, the 470 Cal 500gr DGX‑Bonded stands as a premier bonded-core option for professional hunters demanding flat-shooting performance, structural reliability, and reliable terminal results in .470-caliber applications.