The Hornady SST (Super Shock Tip) .30 Cal (.308) 165 grain is a polymer-tip, boat-tail bullet intended for handloaders seeking high ballistic efficiency and controlled expansion. It combines a secant ogive boattail profile, a polymer tip, and Hornady’s InterLock design to promote consistent external ballistics and reliable performance across a range of velocities. The bullet is jacketed with a copper jacket over a lead core and includes a cannelure to assist with consistent seating and crimping.
Key Specifications
- The bullet weight is 165 grains.
- The caliber is .30 Cal (.308).
- Each box contains 100 bullets.
- The ballistic coefficient (G1) is 0.447.
- The sectional density is 0.248.
- Tip material is a polymer tip for improved BC and expansion initiation.
- The profile is a secant ogive boat-tail for enhanced aerodynamic efficiency.
- The bullet features a mid-body cannelure to assist with consistent crimping.
- Construction includes a copper jacket over a lead core.
- The design incorporates an InterLock ring to help retain core and jacket integrity during expansion.
Designed for serious handloaders and shooters who prioritize consistent external ballistics and dependable terminal performance, the Hornady SST 165 gr .308 offers a balance of aerodynamic efficiency and controlled expansion. Its combination of a polymer tip, boat-tail profile, and InterLock construction promotes repeatable accuracy and reliable behavior across hunting and precision shooting applications. For reloaders assembling ammunition tailored to medium and larger game or long-range accuracy, these bullets provide predictable performance and consistent results.
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