Ammo Specifications
More Information on Hornady .375 H&H Magnum Ammo
Hornady Outfitter .375 H&H Magnum 250 Grain CX (823314) is a premium hunting cartridge designed to combine the proven power of the historic .375 H&H Magnum with Hornady’s modern CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) projectile. Part of the Outfitter line, this ammunition is built for hunters who may encounter demanding conditions and need dependable terminal performance from a lead-free bullet. Hornady confirms that item 823314 is loaded with a 250-grain CX bullet and packaged 20 rounds per box.
The centerpiece of this load is Hornady’s 250-grain CX, a monolithic, non-lead projectile made from a copper alloy. Unlike conventional hunting bullets consisting of a lead core surrounded by a separate jacket, the CX uses one-piece construction. This gives the bullet high weight retention and eliminates exposed lead from the projectile. Hornady also incorporates a Heat Shield tip, which provides a streamlined nose profile while helping initiate controlled expansion when the bullet reaches its target. The 2026 Hornady catalog specifically identifies the CX line as lead-free.
The CX incorporates several features intended to balance external and terminal ballistics. Its streamlined profile and polymer tip improve aerodynamic efficiency, while grooves around the bullet’s bearing surface are designed to reduce drag and fouling as the projectile travels through the barrel. On impact, the tipped nose initiates expansion while the solid copper-alloy body is designed to retain a large percentage of its original weight. This combination makes CX ammunition particularly relevant for hunting applications where penetration and controlled expansion are priorities.
The .375 H&H Magnum provides an established platform for this type of projectile. Introduced by Holland & Holland in 1912, the belted magnum cartridge developed an international reputation for hunting large and potentially dangerous game. Its tapered case was originally designed with reliable feeding and extraction in mind, characteristics that proved especially valuable in demanding hunting environments. More than a century after its introduction, .375 H&H remains in production and continues to be chambered in large-game hunting rifles.
At 250 grains, the CX is lighter than the traditional 300-grain bullets frequently associated with .375 H&H. The reduced projectile weight allows this load to emphasize velocity and trajectory while still retaining the substantial bullet diameter and energy characteristic of the cartridge. Hornady’s current catalog identifies this exact 250-grain CX / 823314 configuration rather than requiring ballistic information to be inferred from another .375 H&H load.
The Outfitter series is intended for hunting in environments where ammunition may be exposed to moisture and harsh weather. Combined with the corrosion-resistant characteristics associated with the line, the monolithic CX projectile makes this load particularly suitable for hunters seeking modern, lead-free ammunition for a traditional dangerous-game caliber.
Packaged in a 20-round box, Hornady Outfitter 823314 brings modern projectile technology to one of the world’s most established hunting cartridges. Its combination of a 250-grain tipped CX bullet, lead-free copper-alloy construction, controlled-expansion design, and .375 H&H Magnum chambering provides a contemporary alternative to conventional lead-core .375-caliber hunting ammunition.
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