HORNADY 30738 CX 30 CAL 190 GRAIN COPPER SOLID 50 CNT

Hornady CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullets in 30 caliber .308 diameter 190 grain are a premium monolithic hunting projectile designed for reloaders who demand deep penetration, controlled expansion, and lead-free performance in a 30 caliber rifle bullet for big game hunting.

Key Features

• Manufacturer Part Number: 30738
• Caliber: 30 Cal (.308 diameter)
• Bullet Weight: 190 grain
• Bullet Type: Monolithic Copper Alloy, Copper Solid
• Quantity: 50 count per box
• G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .575
• Sectional Density: .286
• Bullet Shape: Boattail
• Bullet Length: 1.57 inches
• Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10 inches
• Lead Free: Yes

Special Features

• Monolithic one-piece copper alloy construction eliminates core-jacket separation and delivers 95 percent or greater weight retention through hard bone and heavy muscle
• Heat Shield polymer tip resists aerodynamic heating during flight, preserving the bullet's ballistic coefficient from muzzle to target and initiating rapid controlled expansion on impact
• Optimized groove geometry reduces bearing surface and bore fouling, allowing the bullet to run cleaner and at lower pressure than traditional flat-band copper designs
• Boattail base reduces base drag and sustains downrange velocity, producing a flatter trajectory with less wind drift at extended distances
• Compatible with any cartridge using a .308 diameter projectile, including 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, 300 Winchester Magnum, 300 WSM, and 300 PRC
• Lead-free construction makes this bullet a nontraditional option suitable for areas and applications requiring lead-free projectiles

Practical Benefits

• The 190 grain weight and .575 G1 BC give you a high-momentum bullet that holds velocity well at long range, making it a strong performer when shots stretch past 300 yards on elk, mule deer, moose, or other large game
• The monolithic copper alloy body eliminates the core-jacket separation that can redirect energy and limit penetration on tough, heavy animals, giving you consistent straight-line drive through hide and bone
• The Heat Shield tip maintains a uniform meplat from box to box and lot to lot, so your handloaded ammunition shoots to the same point of impact whether you loaded last season's batch or this year's
• The optimized grooves keep fouling manageable between cleanings, a practical advantage during a hunt when a bench and cleaning kit are not close by
• Whether you hunt open country where long shots are common or dense terrain where angles are unpredictable, this bullet expands reliably across a wide velocity window
• For the serious reloader building precision hunting loads, the Hornady CX (30738) rewards careful brass prep and powder selection with the kind of downrange consistency that builds confidence before the season starts

The Hornady CX (30738) 30 Cal .308 190 grain copper solid is a dependable option for reloaders and big game hunters who want a lead-free monolithic bullet that performs with accuracy and authority at any distance their cartridge can carry it.