Description
Hornady’s Superformance line was developed specifically for hunters and precision shooters who want to push velocity without hand-loading. The 25 Creedmoor cartridge is a relatively modern offering built on the 6.5 Creedmoor case necked down to .257 caliber, and it rewards hunters who need a flat-shooting round capable of reaching out on open terrain where wind and distance both matter.
The 112-grain CX bullet is Hornady’s monolithic copper-alloy design with a polymer tip. Because it’s a solid-copper construction rather than a bonded lead-core bullet, it retains nearly all of its weight through the target, which matters for hunters who need reliable penetration at varying impact velocities — whether the shot breaks close or at extended range. The polymer tip initiates expansion consistently and also helps the bullet cut through air efficiently, contributing to a higher ballistic coefficient than a flat-base or conventional soft-point of similar weight. At the muzzle velocity Superformance loads are designed to achieve, that retained energy translates directly to terminal performance on medium to large game.
Superformance propellant blends are tuned to extract additional velocity compared to standard powder charges without generating excessive pressure, which means the round can be run in standard-length actions chambered in 25 Creedmoor without modification. Brass is reloadable for those who want to develop handloads around the same case once the factory ammunition has been fired. The 20-round box count makes these practical to carry afield without the bulk of a range-oriented bulk pack.







