
.257 | 117gr | Hornady SST
by Hornady · See details on brand website
The Hornady SST (Super Shock Tip) bullet features a sleek, polymer-tipped design with an InterLock ring that mechanically locks the core and jacket together. This non-lead-free bullet delivers devastating terminal performance with rapid, controlled expansion. The secant ogive and boat-tail design provide a high ballistic coefficient for flat trajectories and excellent accuracy at hunting distances. The SST is particularly effective on medium game like deer and antelope, where its explosive expansion creates large wound channels for quick, ethical kills. Its distinctive red polymer tip initiates expansion even at reduced velocities.
Specifications
Weight
117 gr (7.58 g)
Diameter
0.257″ (6.53 mm)
Sectional Density
0.253
BC G1
0.39
Type
SST
Min. Twist
1:11.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .257 | 117gr | SST are available in the following cartridges:
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Community Load Data for .257 | 117gr | SST
Loads for .257 | 117gr | SST from our community:
5 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .25-06 Rem. | Alliant Powder Alliant Reloder-22 | 24.0 | 57.0 | 3.201 | 60292 (92%) | 3114 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Alliant Powder Alliant Reloder-22 | 24.0 | 56.5 | 3.201 | 58208 (89%) | 3084 |
| .25-06 Rem. | Alliant Powder Alliant Reloder-22 | 24.0 | 55.9 | 3.201 | 56180 (86%) | 3051 |
| .257 Roberts | Vihtavuori N555 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.733 | 47100 (91%) | 2848 |
| .25 WYB RPM | Accurate Powders MAGPRO | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 64846 (100%) | 3340 |