The Hornady SST 7mm .284 diameter 162 grain (28452) is a polymer-tipped hunting bullet built for reloaders who want a flat-shooting 7mm Super Shock Tip hunting bullet for medium and large game that delivers rapid, controlled expansion and a devastatingly large wound channel from close range to extended hunting distances.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 28452
- Caliber: 7mm (.284 diameter)
- Bullet Weight: 162 grain
- Bullet Type: SST, Super Shock Tip, Spitzer Boattail
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .550
- Sectional Density: .287
- Quantity: 100 count per box
- Bullet Construction: Jacketed lead core with copper jacket, InterLock ring, polymer tip
- Game Application: Medium game 50 to 300 lbs, Large game 300 to 1,500 lbs
- Lead Free: No
Special Features
- Hard polymer tip drives into the lead core like a wedge on impact, initiating lightning-fast, controlled expansion that creates a large, devastating wound channel while the InterLock ring prevents core-jacket separation throughout the terminal phase.
- InterLock ring mechanically locks the jacket and core together during expansion, maintaining bullet integrity and maximizing weight retention for deep, reliable penetration on medium and large game.
- Secant ogive boattail profile combines a tapered point, increased bearing surface, and aerodynamic form to produce a flatter trajectory, reduced drag, and greater in-flight stability compared to conventional cup and core hunting bullet designs.
- Precisely tapered jacket controls expansion at high velocity while promoting reliable upset at lower impact velocities, making the SST dependable across the full family of 7mm hunting cartridges.
- Cannelure works in combination with the InterLock ring to keep core and jacket together and provides a consistent, accurate crimp location during the loading process.
Practical Benefits
- The .550 G1 BC is among the highest available in the 7mm SST lineup, giving you a bullet that holds velocity deep into its trajectory, bucks wind effectively, and carries full energy to the target on elk, moose, mule deer, black bear, and similar large game.
- Compatible with 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm PRC, 7mm-08 Remington, 280 Ackley Improved, 7mm WSM, 7mm STW, and the full family of 7mm hunting cartridges, making the SST (28452) a highly versatile hunting component across multiple platforms.
- The 162 grain weight adds sectional density and momentum over lighter 7mm options, making it the stronger choice when hunting large, heavy-bodied animals where deep penetration through bone and muscle matters most.
- For the reloader building a proven 7mm hunting load, your powder selection and seating depth work with the Hornady SST (28452) translates directly into the flat-shooting, hard-hitting performance that puts game on the ground cleanly.
The Hornady SST (28452) 7mm .284 diameter 162 grain is a confidence-building choice for the experienced reloader and big game hunter who wants a polymer-tipped boattail hunting bullet that shoots flat, expands fast, and delivers reliable shock and penetration on any North American game animal.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 7MM |