Unleash Precision and Power: Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 gr SST Ammunition

Are you a dedicated hunter seeking to maximize your rifle's performance? Do you find yourself wondering how to achieve flatter trajectories, greater velocity, and superior terminal performance without experiencing increased recoil? For hunters and precision shooters who demand the utmost from their ammunition, especially when targeting medium-sized game like deer, antelope, or even smaller black bears, the Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 grain Super Shock Tip (SST) ammunition offers a compelling solution. This isn't just another hunting round; it's engineered innovation designed to enhance your success in the field, making clean, ethical kills more attainable, even at extended ranges. Imagine a scenario: you've spent hours stalking, patiently waiting for the perfect shot opportunity. When it finally presents itself, you need absolute confidence in your ammunition's ability to deliver. Hornady Superformance 81353 is crafted precisely for these moments. It addresses critical challenges faced by hunters, such as compensating for bullet drop over distance, ensuring sufficient energy transfer for humane takedowns, and maintaining accuracy across varying environmental conditions. This ammunition helps bridge the gap between skill and successful outcome, providing the ballistic advantage you need when it counts most.

The Science Behind Superformance: Unprecedented Velocity and Efficiency

What makes Hornady Superformance ammunition stand apart in the crowded field of rifle cartridges? The core of its groundbreaking performance lies in Hornady's proprietary propellants. Unlike traditional ammunition, which might achieve higher velocities by simply increasing powder charge and thus chamber pressure (leading to more felt recoil), Superformance utilizes advanced propellants that generate increased velocity with no increase in pressure. This revolutionary approach results in a velocity gain of up to 200 feet per second (fps) compared to many other popular brands, pushing the muzzle velocity of the .257 Roberts 117 gr SST round to an impressive 2945 fps. This increase in speed translates directly into a flatter trajectory, meaning less bullet drop over distance. For hunters, this is a significant advantage, as it simplifies shot placement, particularly on animals that might be further away than anticipated or moving. It reduces the need for complex holdovers, allowing for more intuitive and confident shooting. Furthermore, the absence of increased pressure ensures that your rifle experiences no additional stress, and critically, you won't experience increased felt recoil. This is a game-changer for maintaining comfort during practice and ensuring quick follow-up shots if necessary, contributing to better overall accuracy and a more enjoyable shooting experience.

Engineered for Excellence: The Hornady SST Bullet

At the heart of every Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts round is the acclaimed 117 grain Super Shock Tip (SST) bullet. This isn't just any tipped bullet; it's a testament to Hornady's commitment to terminal performance and ballistic excellence. The SST bullet combines several innovative design features that work synergistically to deliver devastatingly effective results on game.

• Sharp, Pointed Polymer Tip: This distinctive red tip serves multiple crucial functions. First, it significantly increases the bullet's ballistic coefficient (BC), allowing it to slice through the air with less drag. A higher BC means the bullet retains more velocity and energy downrange, leading to flatter trajectories and better performance at extended distances. Second, upon impact, this polymer tip acts as a wedge, initiating rapid and devastating expansion.
• Secant Ogive Profile: The SST bullet features a secant ogive profile, a design renowned for its aerodynamic efficiency. This profile minimizes drag and optimizes the bullet's external ballistics, further contributing to its flat trajectory and retained energy.
• One-Piece Core and Jacket: The bullet's core and jacket are not merely joined but are strengthened in critical areas to ensure structural integrity. This robust construction is essential for controlled expansion, preventing fragmentation at high velocities while still delivering maximum energy transfer.
• InterLock Ring System: A hallmark of Hornady's proven hunting bullets, the InterLock ring is a raised ring that is molded into the core of the bullet. This unique design mechanically locks the core and the jacket together, ensuring that they remain fused during expansion. This controlled expansion is vital for creating massive wound channels, delivering profound shock, and facilitating swift, ethical takedowns. Unlike some tipped bullets that might shed their jackets or over-expand, the SST with its InterLock ring maintains integrity, ensuring deeper penetration and more consistent terminal performance.

The combination of the pointed polymer tip, aerodynamic profile, robust core-jacket construction, and the InterLock ring means that the 117 gr SST bullet delivers exceptional performance from the moment it leaves the barrel until it impacts the target. It's designed for hunters who prioritize rapid, humane kills and reliable bullet performance under real-world hunting conditions.

Real-World Applications and Benefits for the Hunter

For the hunter, selecting the right ammunition can make all the difference. The Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 gr SST is particularly well-suited for a variety of medium game hunting scenarios.

1. Deer Hunting: The .257 Roberts, often considered a classic American deer cartridge, truly shines with the 117 gr SST. Its flatter trajectory and significant energy at impact (2253 ft lbs at the muzzle) ensure that deer are hit with devastating force, leading to quick, humane kills and often minimal tracking. The controlled expansion of the SST bullet ensures vital organ disruption without excessive meat damage, making it a favorite for those who also value the harvest.
2. Antelope and Pronghorn: For these often-skittish animals found in open country, long-range accuracy and a flat trajectory are paramount. The high ballistic coefficient and increased velocity of the Superformance SST make it an excellent choice for reaching out to antelope with precision, minimizing wind drift and bullet drop.
3. Varying Conditions: Hornady engineered Superformance ammunition to perform reliably across a wide spectrum of environmental conditions. From the bitter cold of a winter hunt to the scorching heat of a desert expedition, these rounds maintain their consistent performance, providing hunters with peace of mind regardless of the climate. This reliability is crucial when you are far from civilization and need your gear to perform flawlessly.
4. Optimized for the .257 Roberts Cartridge: The .257 Roberts itself is a balanced cartridge, offering a good blend of power and manageable recoil. By pairing it with Superformance technology, Hornady enhances its inherent strengths, pushing it into the performance realm of cartridges with larger powder capacities, but without the associated recoil. This makes it an ideal choice for shooters who appreciate the .257 Roberts but desire an extra edge in velocity and downrange energy.

Why Choose Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts from DEGuns?

When investing in premium ammunition, trust and reliability are paramount. DEGuns (deguns.com) is proud to offer the Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 gr SST ammunition (UPC: 090255813531), ensuring you receive genuine, high-quality products. As a leading retailer in the firearms and ammunition industry, DEGuns provides hunters and shooters with access to top-tier products like this Hornady offering. Choosing this ammunition means investing in your hunting success. It means fewer missed shots due to trajectory miscalculations, more confident engagements at various ranges, and most importantly, more ethical and humane harvests. This is not just ammunition; it's a finely tuned instrument designed to help you achieve your hunting goals. Each box contains 20 meticulously crafted rounds, and for those who require a larger supply, cases contain 10 boxes, providing ample ammunition for extensive practice and multiple hunting seasons. The brass casing ensures reliable feeding and extraction, a critical factor for consistent performance in the field. In summary, for hunters who are serious about their pursuit and demand superior ballistic performance, the Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 gr SST ammunition stands out as an exceptional choice. Its combination of revolutionary propellants, the proven Super Shock Tip bullet design with its InterLock ring, and unwavering consistency across diverse conditions makes it a top contender for medium game hunting. Elevate your hunting experience and achieve unmatched precision and power with Hornady Superformance, available through DEGuns.

Hornady Superformance .257 Roberts 117 gr SST Ammunition Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Hornady
Model	Superformance
Caliber	.257 Roberts
Bullet Type	Super Shock Tip
Bullet Weight	117 gr
Muzzle Velocity	2945 fps
Muzzle Energy	2253 ft lbs
Rounds Per Box	20
Boxes Per Case	10
Casing Material	Brass
Application	Hunting
Game Type	Medium
Rating	+P
SKU	61046
UPC	090255813531
MPN	81353