Hornady Outfitter 270 Winchester Ammo 130 Grain Hornady CX Polymer Tip Lead Free Box of 20

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.

Hornady Outfitter 270 Winchester ammo loads a 130-grain CX polymer tip bullet to 3000 feet per second, delivering 2598 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle. The CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) projectile is a monolithic design—no core separation, no lead—engineered for California compliance and deep-penetration performance on elk, mule deer, and similar-size game. The nickel-plated brass case is sealed at the primer and case mouth, keeping powder dry through river crossings and weather extremes. For hunters who glass alpine basins or pack into timber, this is the 270 Winchester load built to function when conditions turn hard.

Built for the Box

Hornady engineers the CX bullet with a Heat Shield polymer tip that resists aerodynamic heating during supersonic flight, maintaining a consistent ballistic coefficient (0.403 G1) across the trajectory. The tip also ensures uniform expansion at impact velocities from 1800 fps upward. Grooves machined into the bearing surface reduce fouling and lower engraving pressure, translating to flatter pressure curves in shorter barrels. The nickel-plated case resists corrosion in slings, scabbards, and pack pockets, and the Boxer primer pocket accepts standard large-rifle primers for reloaders who run their own brass. Each case is sealed—primer pocket and case mouth—to block moisture intrusion during pack-ins or wet-weather stalks.

Specs at a Glance

The monolithic copper construction retains 95% of bullet weight after impact, driving through hide, bone, and tissue without fragmentation. This load meets California’s lead-free requirements and is legal in other jurisdictions that mandate non-lead projectiles for hunting. For more 270 ammo options across grain weights and bullet designs, browse our category page.