When hunting large, potentially dangerous game you need ammunition engineered to deliver reliable penetration, controlled expansion, and predictable performance out of field rifles and classic double guns. The right cartridge can mean the difference between an ethical, one-shot stop and a prolonged tracking effort — so choose rounds built with heavy-game terminal performance in mind.

HORNADY DANGEROUS GAME is purpose-built for large game and safari hunting. Designed to regulate properly in classic doubles and their modern counterparts, this line emphasizes uniformity and terminal reliability across platforms. The DGX Bonded Dangerous Game eXpanding bullets use a hard lead-antimony alloy cone surrounded by a copper-clad steel jacket, producing a flat meplat that promotes straighter penetration and greater energy transfer than a simple round-profile bullet.

Ballistic design and terminal performance

The DGX bonded construction preserves mass through heavy barriers and bone, minimizing fragmentation on impact. The flat meplat improves ballistic consistency and helps the bullet track straight through tough tissue, while the copper-clad steel jacket adds penetration edge without sacrificing controlled expansion. That combination makes these rounds well suited to thick-skinned species encountered on safari and in boreal big-game country.

Practical field applications

Rifle compatibility

Hornady engineered this ammunition to “work well in all rifles,” from bolt actions to doubles, so hunters can expect repeatable point-of-impact performance across platforms. That regulation focus is especially important for side-by-side and double-barrel rifles where harmonization between barrels is critical.

When to pick these rounds

Choose HORNADY DANGEROUS GAME when facing heavy-framed animals, dense hide, or when you want bonded-bullet weight retention and deep penetration over maximum expansion. The profile favors straight, energy-transferring strikes rather than wide mushrooming that can lose penetrating force.

Price for a box is listed at $178.99 — a premium reflecting bonded construction and specialized safari design. View product details and pricing to confirm current availability and specific cartridge offerings.

For hunters who demand bonded bullets, hard lead-antimony cones, and a flat meplat for consistent penetration, HORNADY DANGEROUS GAME delivers a focused solution. Check current availability or Shop this product to purchase directly from our shop page where you can complete the transaction with the retailer.

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