Description

Backcountry Defense ammunition from Hornady pairs heavy-for-caliber performance with a Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH) bullet design for demanding field conditions in the .460 S&W Magnum. This load uses a 300-grain jacketed soft-point bullet seated in brass cases and is listed as reloadable. It is intended for use where dependable penetration and consistent terminal performance are required in remote or challenging environments.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .460 S&W Magnum.
• The bullet weight is 300 grains.
• The bullet type is DGH (Dangerous Game Handgun), jacketed soft point.
• The product model is Backcountry Defense.
• The case material is Brass.
• The ammunition is listed as Reloadable.
• The boxes per case is 10.
• The units per case is 200.
• The intended application is Big Game.

Hornady’s Backcountry Defense line emphasizes heavy-for-caliber bullets and a protected-point DGH design to promote straight-line performance and reduced deflection. The jacketed construction reduces lead smoke for clearer follow-up observations, and brass cases support reloading for users who choose to reload. This ammunition is specified for users seeking a robust, field-oriented load in the .460 S&W Magnum caliber.