Hornady 505 Cal 525gr DGX

Hornady 505 Cal 525gr DGX

The Hornady 505 Cal 525gr DGX is a heavyweight bullet component engineered for handloaders and big-game hunters seeking devastating terminal performance, deep penetration, and controlled expansion in .505-caliber rifles. Weighing 525 gr with a .510-inch diameter, the 505 Cal 525gr DGX features Hornady’s DGX (Dangerous-Game eXpanding) bonded-core technology, delivering over 90% weight retention and reliable performance on thick-skinned game.

The 505 Cal 525gr DGX features a polymer-tipped hollow-point design with a boat-tail base and optimized ogive to provide an elevated ballistic coefficient and flat trajectory. When loaded at typical velocities of 2,200–2,400 fps in rifles like the .505 Gibbs, the 505 Cal 525gr DGX offers predictable downrange energy and consistent shot placement at typical dangerous-game distances.

Internally, the bonded-core in the 505 Cal 525gr DGX mechanically locks the lead core to the jacket using Hornady’s InterLock®-style bonding, ensuring structural integrity and preventing separation. Hunters report that the 505 Cal 525gr DGX penetrates deeply through heavy muscle, bone, and hide, creating reliable wound channels and ethical terminal effects even under extreme conditions.

The bullet stabilizes effectively in barrels with common twist rates such as 1:14 to 1:16, and feeds smoothly in bolt-action and safari-style dangerous-game rifles. Its concentric jacket and polished ogive support consistent seating and repeatable point-of-impact across varied temperatures and load conditions. Handloaders appreciate that the 505 Cal 525gr DGX offers dependable accuracy and cycling with consistent results.

Manufactured in Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska plant, the Hornady 505 Cal 525gr DGX is sold as a bullet component only and must be used with compatible brass, powder, and primers suited to .505-caliber systems. With stringent quality control over tip alignment, jacket thickness, and weight uniformity, the 505 Cal 525gr DGX stands as a top-tier monolithic bullet choice for hunters demanding bonded-core durability, flat trajectory, and devastating performance in large-caliber applications.