The Hornady SST 6.5mm .264 diameter 140 grain (26302) is a polymer-tipped hunting bullet built for reloaders who want a flat-shooting 6.5mm Super Shock Tip hunting bullet for medium and large game that delivers rapid, controlled expansion and a devastatingly large wound channel from close range to extended hunting distances.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 26302
- Caliber: 6.5mm (.264 diameter)
- Bullet Weight: 140 grain
- Bullet Type: SST, Super Shock Tip, Spitzer Boattail
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .520
- Sectional Density: .287
- Quantity: 100 count per box
- Bullet Construction: Jacketed lead core with copper jacket, InterLock ring, polymer tip
- Game Application: Medium game 50 to 300 lbs, Large game 300 to 1,500 lbs
- Lead Free: No
Special Features
- Hard polymer tip drives into the lead core like a wedge on impact, initiating lightning-fast, controlled expansion that creates a large, devastating wound channel while the InterLock ring prevents core-jacket separation throughout the terminal phase.
- InterLock ring mechanically locks the jacket and core together during expansion, maintaining bullet integrity and maximizing weight retention for deep, reliable penetration on medium and large game.
- Secant ogive boattail profile combines a tapered point, increased bearing surface, and aerodynamic form to produce a flatter trajectory, reduced drag, and greater in-flight stability compared to conventional cup and core hunting bullet designs.
- Precisely tapered jacket controls expansion at high velocity while promoting reliable upset at lower impact velocities, making the SST dependable across the full family of 6.5mm hunting cartridges.
- Cannelure works in combination with the InterLock ring to keep core and jacket together and provides a consistent, accurate crimp location during the loading process.
Practical Benefits
- The .520 G1 BC delivers a flat, wind-resistant trajectory that extends your effective range on whitetail, mule deer, elk, pronghorn, and similar game well past 300 yards without excessive holdover.
- Compatible with 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.5-284 Norma, 260 Remington, 6.5x55 Swedish, and the full family of 6.5mm hunting cartridges, making the SST (26302) a versatile hunting component across multiple precision platforms.
- The controlled expansion design produces a large wound channel that leads to fast, clean harvests whether your shot comes close in timber or stretches across open country.
- For the reloader building a proven 6.5mm hunting load, your powder selection and seating depth work with the Hornady SST (26302) translates directly into the flat-shooting, hard-hitting performance that puts game on the ground cleanly.
The Hornady SST (26302) 6.5mm .264 diameter 140 grain is a dependable option for the experienced reloader and big game hunter who wants a polymer-tipped boattail hunting bullet that shoots flat, expands fast, and delivers reliable shock and penetration on any North American game animal.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 6.5MM |