HRNDY AWT 7MM-08REM 139GR SST 20/200

Description

Hornady’s American Whitetail Tipped line is built specifically for deer hunters who want a factory load with consistent terminal performance rather than a general-purpose hunting round. The 139-grain SST bullet at the center of this load is a polymer-tipped, boat-tail projectile. The polymer tip serves two functions: it protects the lead core from deformation during feeding and chambering, and it initiates expansion reliably on impact even at the reduced velocities common when shooting through heavy cover or at longer distances in open country.

The SST’s secant ogive profile and boat-tail base improve ballistic coefficient compared to a flat-base or round-nose bullet of the same weight, which translates to a flatter trajectory and less wind drift at hunting distances. For 7mm-08 Remington shooters, this matters practically because the cartridge is often paired with lighter, more compact rifles where follow-up shots and pack weight are priorities — the retained velocity at range becomes more important when you are not running a heavy magnum barrel to push higher starting speeds.

Controlled expansion is the defining trade-off with this bullet design. The SST is built to expand consistently across a range of impact velocities rather than fragment aggressively at close range or fail to open at extended range. That behavior suits the varied shot distances of whitetail hunting — a 40-yard stand shot and a 250-yard field shot should both result in a clean, recoverable wound channel. Brass-cased and loaded to consistent standards, this is a 20-round box suited to pre-season practice and hunting season use without the cost of a premium long-range target load.