Hornady CX (261104) component bullets give reloaders the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet in the 6.5mm lineup, combining one-piece copper alloy construction with a heat-resistant polymer tip for deep penetration, maximum weight retention, and lead-free performance on medium to large game at any range. These 6.5mm .264 diameter 120 grain CX bullets pack 50 per box and are the go-to reloading component for deer, elk, and black bear hunters who need a non-traditional bullet that delivers consistent terminal performance from close range through extended distance shots.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 261104
- Caliber: 6.5mm, compatible with 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55 Swedish, 260 Remington, and similar 6.5mm cartridges
- Bullet Diameter: .264 inch
- Bullet Weight: 120 grains
- Bullet Style: CX Copper Alloy Expanding, spitzer
- Construction: One-piece copper alloy, monolithic, lead-free
- Tip Material: Heat Shield polymer tip
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .428
- Sectional Density: .246
- Cannelure: Yes, optimum groove geometry
- Game Application: Medium game 50 to 300 lbs, large game 300 to 1500 lbs
- Quantity: 50 bullets per box, 25 boxes per case
- Country of Origin: USA
Special Features
- Heat Shield tip is made from a heat-resistant polymer that resists aerodynamic heating during flight, maintaining a consistently high ballistic coefficient from muzzle to target where standard polymer tips can deform at high velocity and degrade accuracy.
- One-piece copper alloy construction eliminates core-jacket separation entirely, routinely retaining 95 percent or more of original bullet weight through heavy bone and dense tissue for straight, deep penetration on large game.
- Tougher than pure copper, the copper alloy material shoots cleaner, fouls less, and generates consistent pressure curves that make load development easier compared to pure copper monolithic bullets.
- Optimum groove geometry reduces bearing surface contact and aerodynamic drag, producing some of the highest ballistic coefficients available from any monolithic non-traditional bullet in the 6.5mm class.
- Fully compatible in areas requiring non-traditional, lead-free bullets with no performance trade-off compared to premium bonded lead-core designs.
Practical Benefits
- Hunters running 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5x55 for deer and elk at extended distances get a bullet with a .428 G1 ballistic coefficient and sectional density of .246 that bucks wind cleanly and arrives with enough retained energy to expand reliably and penetrate deep.
- The lead-free copper alloy construction makes the Hornady CX (261104) a direct fit for hunters required to use non-toxic bullets, without giving up the terminal performance serious hunters expect from a premium component.
- Reloaders developing 6.5mm hunting loads for bolt-action rifles can fine-tune seating depth and powder charge to maximize accuracy from their specific barrel without sacrificing the controlled expansion the CX platform delivers.
- Your handloads built on the Hornady CX (261104) give you a monolithic hunting bullet that delivers the penetration, weight retention, and ballistic efficiency that serious 6.5mm hunters demand at any distance.
The Hornady CX (261104), a 6.5mm .264 diameter 120 grain copper alloy expanding bullet, is a proven platform and smart addition for reloaders who need a lead-free, long-range capable, and terminally consistent bullet for 6.5mm deer, elk, and large game hunting applications.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 25 CALIBER |