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Hornady Ammunition for Best Performance
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Hornady, 30cal
| brand: | hornady |
| caliber: | 30cal |
| grains: | 178gr |
All Hornady Match bullets feature revolutionary AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) bullet jackets. Developed by Hornady engineers, these bullet jackets are a technological advancement in design, tooling, and manufacturing that combine to produce the most consistently concentric bullet jackets available. These proven AMP jackets are the foundation for exceptional bullet accuracy and have virtually zero runout and near-zero wall thickness variation. Coupled with precision swaged cores and manufactured to the tightest standards in the industry, all Hornady Match bullets provide superior consistency, high ballistic coefficients, and unprecedented levels of accuracy.
➼ Caliber: 30
➼ Bullet Diameter: 0.308
➼ Bullet Weight: 178 Grains
➼ Ballistic Coefficient: 0.530
💡 This bullet is optimized for accuracy, not hunting performance.
Use this bullet when:
Avoid using it when:
Performance Characteristics:
Q: How does it compare to 168gr BTHP?
A:
Q: What twist rate works best?
A: Typically 1:10 to 1:12 twist barrels stabilize it well.
Q: What makes Hornady Match bullets accurate?
A: The AMP jacket and swaged core minimize inconsistencies, resulting in very uniform flight.
Q: Typical COAL for .308 Win loads?
A: Around 2.800” (varies by rifle and load data) — always confirm with a reloading manual.
