Description
.30 CALIBER/7.62MM (.308) 165 GR. HPBT
For Rifles in 30 caliber : – this 165 grain #2140 Hollow Point Boat Tail bullet, which is patterned after the world-famous 168 grain MatchKing bullet, was designed for shooters who desire a hunting version of that famous MatchKing. It is slightly “harder” than its 165 grain Spitzer Boat Tail counterpart and will give superior penetration and good expansion on medium game with excellent accuracy. This is a good medium-weight bullet choice for shooters of 30 caliber magnum rifles who desire a bullet that will not deform at the point.
In Handguns : – They may prove useful in situations where a heavy bullet is needed but twist rate is marginally slow, such as Handgun Silhouettes where momentum is more important than expansion.
The shorter length for a given weight of each of these bullets, compared to longer Spitzer-shaped bullets of the same weights, may provide superior stability and accuracy in some handguns.
| Dia (inches) | Weight (grains) | Sectional Density | Ballistics Coefficients and Velocity Ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.308 | 165 | .248 | .363 @ 2600 fps and above .355 between 2600 and 1800 fps .363 @ 1800 fps and below |
