Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED Ammunition: Release Date, Price & Specs
The Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED Ammunition release date, MSRP price, specs and shipping status. A new ammo from Hornady for 2026.
When can I buy it?
Now. It is shipping. thegundock.com shows it shipping or in stock ("New In Stock", 30-06 165 gr SST, 81151), checked Oct 17, 2026. Stock varies by retailer and region.
- Is It Shipping?
- Shipping thegundock.com shows it shipping or in stock ("New In Stock", 30-06 165 gr SST, 81151), checked Oct 17, 2026
- MSRP
- Varies by load
- Announced
- Oct 15, 2025
- Category
- Ammo
MSRP is the manufacturer's price from the cited source; street prices vary.
Hornady's American Whitetail TIPPED, from its 2026 new-products list, loads SST and FTX polymer-tip bullets in proven deer-hunting weights.
Why it matters
It puts a tipped, fast-expanding bullet in Hornady's value deer line, so a budget box no longer means a soft-point.
Full specs
| Bullets | SST and FTX (polymer tip) |
|---|---|
| Use | deer-sized game |
| Example | 30-06 Sprg 165 gr SST (81151) |
| Box | 20 |
| 30-06 165 gr SST velocity | 2,900 fps |
| UPC | 090255811513 (81151) |
Specs from: The Gun Dock listing (81151). Checked Oct 17, 2026. Where sources disagree we use the maker's figure. Specs the maker has not published are left out.
Status history
Announced Oct 15, 2025 in Hornady's 2026 new-products release. Verified in stock on 2026-10-17. Hornady publishes no MSRP.
Who it's for: Hunters and shooters who want a new factory load for their rifle.
Compare with
Similar new releases at a similar price, from our database:
| Product | Status | MSRP | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED Ammunition (this page) | Shipping | Varies by load | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Hornady SBR Suppressed Supersonic Ammunition | Announced | Not yet announced | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Federal Berger Elite Hunter 7mm PRC 195gr | Shipping | $84.99 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Ammunition | Listed, no stock | Not yet announced | Jun 5, 2026 |
FAQ
- When was the Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED Ammunition released?
- Hornady announced it Oct 15, 2025. Its status is Shipping as of our check on Oct 17, 2026.
- How much does the Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED Ammunition cost?
- The manufacturer has not published an MSRP that we could verify yet.
- When does the Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED Ammunition ship?
- It is shipping now, per our latest check. Stock varies by retailer.
- Where can I buy the Hornady American Whitetail TIPPED Ammunition?
- We last saw it at The Gun Dock. Check the maker page for authorized dealers.
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