Winchester Deer Season XP .450 Bushmaster 250gr Extreme Point Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Extreme Point
Winchester Deer Season XP .450 Bushmaster 250gr Extreme Point Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Extreme Point
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 Winchester Deer Season XP .450 Bushmaster 250gr Extreme Point Ammo
The Winchester Deer Season XP .450 Bushmaster 250gr Extreme Point is engineered specifically for whitetail deer hunting, making it the definitive choice for hunters in straight-walled cartridge states. With 2200 fps muzzle velocity and 2686 ft-lbs of devastating energy, this load combines Winchester's legendary reliability with a bullet designed to create massive wound channels on deer. The Extreme Point polymer tip initiates rapid expansion upon impact, delivering the quick, ethical kills that responsible hunters demand.
Winchester developed the Deer Season XP line after extensive research into what deer hunters actually need from their ammunition. The oversized polymer tip accelerates expansion to create a larger initial wound channel than traditional hollow points, while still providing the penetration needed to reach vital organs. This makes the load particularly effective on broadside and quartering shots where hunters need maximum tissue damage to ensure a short blood trail and recovered game.
For hunters who primarily pursue whitetail deer in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, or Iowa, this ammunition represents purpose-built performance at a reasonable price point. The 0.21 G1 ballistic coefficient provides predictable trajectories out to 200 yards, covering the vast majority of shots taken in the hardwood forests and agricultural fields where these deer thrive. Whether hunting from an elevated stand overlooking a food plot or still-hunting through thick timber, the Deer Season XP delivers the terminal performance to make your shot count.
- Extreme Point tip engineered for rapid expansion and large wound channels on deer
- Winchester quality and reliability trusted by generations of hunters
- 2686 ft-lbs of muzzle energy ensures devastating terminal performance
- Designed specifically for whitetail deer hunting applications
- Competitively priced for a premium deer hunting load
- Optimized for deer may provide excessive expansion for larger game like bear
- Limited effective range to approximately 200 yards
- Substantial recoil requires shooter practice for consistent accuracy
- Not ideal for applications requiring deep penetration on heavy game
All Winchester Deer Season XP .450 Bushmaster 250gr Extreme Point Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $45.00 | $18.43 | $63.43 | $3.17 |