Hornady Custom Lite ammunition is a reduced-recoil centerfire rifle load intended to make shooting more comfortable while maintaining accurate performance from rifles chambered in .243 Winchester. The load uses an 87 grain polymer-tipped SST bullet to moderate felt recoil and muzzle blast, offering an option for shooters who prefer lighter recoil for practice or field use. This product is sold in standard retail quantities for rifle ammunition.
Packaging: Sold per box containing 20 rounds. Case quantities are fulfilled as 10 boxes per case for a total of 200 rounds when ordering a case (a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes).
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .243 Winchester.
- Bullet weight: 87 grains.
- Bullet type: SST (polymer tipped).
- Muzzle velocity: 2800 fps.
- Muzzle energy: 1514 ft·lb.
- Rounds per box: 20.
- Boxes per case: 10.
- Rounds per case: 200.
- Case material: Brass.
- Intended application: Hunting / recreational shooting.
Hornady Custom Lite offers a practical reduced-recoil cartridge option for shooters who want to spend more time at the range or remain comfortable in the field without sacrificing consistent, rifle-appropriate performance. The combination of a lighter-for-caliber bullet and tuned load provides a balance of handling and external ballistics suited for .243 Winchester rifles.
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