Hornady BLACK .450 Bushmaster 250gr FTX Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • FTX
Hornady BLACK .450 Bushmaster 250gr FTX Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • FTX
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2200 fps | 2687 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2104 fps | 2458 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 50 yds | 2011 fps | 2247 ft-lb | +0.3" |
| 75 yds | 1921 fps | 2050 ft-lb | +0.5" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 1834 fps | 1868 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 1749 fps | 1699 ft-lb | -1.1" |
| 150 yds | 1668 fps | 1544 ft-lb | -2.9" |
| 175 yds | 1589 fps | 1403 ft-lb | -5.5" |
| 200 yds | 1514 fps | 1273 ft-lb | -9.0" |
| 225 yds | 1443 fps | 1156 ft-lb | -13.4" |
| 250 yds | 1375 fps | 1050 ft-lb | -18.8" |
| 275 yds | 1312 fps | 956 ft-lb | -25.4" |
| 300 yds | 1254 fps | 873 ft-lb | -33.3" |
| 325 yds | 1201 fps | 801 ft-lb | -42.5" |
| 350 yds | 1154 fps | 740 ft-lb | -53.2" |
| 375 yds | 1113 fps | 688 ft-lb | -65.6" |
| 400 yds | 1077 fps | 644 ft-lb | -79.7" |
| 425 yds | 1045 fps | 606 ft-lb | -95.7" |
| 450 yds | 1017 fps | 574 ft-lb | -113.7" |
| 475 yds | 992 fps | 546 ft-lb | -133.8" |
| 500 yds | 969 fps | 521 ft-lb | -156.1" |
Product Overview
Best Uses for Hornady BLACK .450 Bushmaster 250gr FTX Ammo
The Hornady BLACK .450 Bushmaster 250gr FTX is purpose-built for hunters in straight-walled cartridge states like Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa. With its 2200 fps muzzle velocity and devastating 2686 ft-lbs of energy, this ammunition excels at taking whitetail deer within 200 yards. The FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) bullet initiates rapid expansion upon impact while the polymer tip prevents deformation in tubular magazines, making it equally effective in lever-action rifles and AR-15 platforms.
Beyond deer hunting, this load proves highly effective against feral hogs and black bear. The controlled expansion of the FTX bullet creates substantial wound channels while maintaining enough weight retention for adequate penetration on larger game. The 0.21 G1 ballistic coefficient provides reasonable trajectory stability for a big-bore cartridge, allowing confident shots on hogs at moderate ranges where their destructive presence demands immediate action.
The Hornady BLACK line is specifically designed for modern sporting rifles, making this an ideal choice for AR-15 hunters who want factory ammunition optimized for their platform. Whether you are hunting from a blind during Michigan rifle season or pursuing hogs in thick brush, the combination of massive terminal performance and reliable feeding in semi-automatic actions makes this ammunition a top choice for serious hunters who need one-shot stopping power.
- FTX bullet provides reliable expansion and devastating terminal performance on deer-sized game
- Optimized specifically for AR-15 platform with consistent feeding and cycling
- 2686 ft-lbs of muzzle energy delivers exceptional knockdown power at hunting distances
- Legal in straight-walled cartridge states (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa)
- Polymer tip prevents magazine damage and improves aerodynamics
- Significant recoil requires practice for accurate follow-up shots
- Effective range limited to approximately 200 yards due to trajectory drop
- Premium pricing compared to some competing .450 Bushmaster loads
- May cause excessive meat damage on smaller game at close range
All Hornady BLACK .450 Bushmaster 250gr FTX Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $38.00 | $18.43 | $56.43 | $2.82 |