HORNADY 8231 DANGEROUS GAME 375 RUGER 270 GRAIN INTERLOCK SPIRE POINT 20 RNDS

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The Hornady Dangerous Game Series (8231) is a 375 Ruger load topped with a 270 grain InterLock Spire Point-Recoil Proof bullet, built for big game and dangerous game hunters who need a hard-hitting, flat-shooting expanding load that functions reliably in both bolt-action rifles and classic double rifles.

Key Features

• Part number: 8231
• Caliber: 375 Ruger
• Bullet type: InterLock Spire Point-Recoil Proof (SP-RP), expanding soft point
• Bullet weight: 270 grains
• Muzzle velocity: 2840 fps
• Muzzle energy: 4835 ft-lbs
• Ballistic coefficient: .380
• Sectional density: .274
• H.I.T.S. score at 100 yards: 2101
• Test barrel length: 24 inches
• Case material: Brass
• Rounds per box: 20
• Boxes per case: 6
• Application: Large and dangerous big game hunting

Special Features

• The InterLock SP-RP design features a mechanically locked InterLock ring that holds the jacket and core together during expansion, preventing separation and maintaining high weight retention through heavy muscle and bone
• SP-RP stands for Spire Point-Recoil Proof, and the solid, rounded tip is specifically engineered to resist deformation during the recoil cycle in a magazine-fed rifle, ensuring bullet geometry and terminal performance remain consistent from the first round to the last
• Superformance propellant technology drives this 270 grain bullet to 2840 fps, delivering meaningful velocity and trajectory improvement compared to traditional 375-caliber loads without pushing pressure beyond safe limits
• Powders are carefully selected and matched to regulate properly in double rifles, ensuring both barrels shoot to the same point of impact for hunters who rely on a classic side-by-side in the field
• Brass cases and premium primers are held to strict dimensional and consistency standards, keeping velocity spreads tight for predictable performance on every shot

Practical Benefits

• A H.I.T.S. score of 2101 at 100 yards puts this load firmly in the upper tier for large dangerous game, confirming it delivers the terminal energy needed to anchor the biggest animals encountered on a safari or hunting expedition
• The 270 grain spire point profile provides a flatter trajectory than heavier round-nose dangerous game loads, giving hunters an edge on shots at longer field distances where a traditional 300 grain round-nose falls off more quickly
• The InterLock construction and bonded-ring retention make this a reliable expanding load for lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, and other large thin-to-medium-skinned dangerous game where controlled expansion and deep penetration through muscle are equally important
• Reloaders benefit from reusable brass cases that are dimensioned and produced to Hornady quality standards, providing a strong foundation for handloads after the factory rounds have been fired
• Sold in 20-round boxes with a 6-box case option, the Hornady Dangerous Game Series (8231) in 375 Ruger is available in volume for outfitters, professional hunters, and serious safari hunters who want a consistent, trusted supply of big game ammunition

The Hornady Dangerous Game Series (8231) in 375 Ruger is a smart addition for dangerous game hunters and safari outfitters who need a fast, hard-hitting expanding load that performs reliably across both modern bolt-action rifles and traditional double rifles in one of the most capable dangerous game cartridges available today.