Hornady Custom Lite is a reduced-recoil centerfire rifle load offered for the .308 Winchester cartridge. These cartridges are loaded with Hornady’s polymer-tipped SST projectiles and formulated to lower felt recoil and muzzle blast while maintaining a useful trajectory for field use. The load is offered in 20-round boxes and is often selected by shooters who want a less-recoiling option for range work, training, or hunting applications. Cases are brass and the ammunition is listed as reloadable.
Key Specifications
- The cartridge is .308 Win / 7.62 NATO.
- The bullet type is listed as a polymer-tipped SST.
- The muzzle velocity is listed as 2675 fps.
- The muzzle energy is listed as 1986 ft·lbs.
- Rounds per box are 20.
- Boxes per case are 10.
- The case material is brass.
- Reloadable is listed as Yes.
- The product application is listed as Hunting / Medium game.
- The listed sectional density is .188 and coefficient is .305.
Custom Lite .308 Winchester loads provide a practical option for shooters who prioritize reduced recoil without abandoning the performance and reliability expected from Hornady components. The polymer-tipped SST design helps maintain consistent external and terminal performance for field use, while the lighter-recoil profile makes extended shooting sessions and training more comfortable.
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