The Speer Impact 172 gr .308 rifle bullet combines a molecularly fused jacket with a Slipstream polymer tip to produce an aerodynamic meplat and consistent expansion behavior. Its hollow-core construction is engineered to initiate expansion at lower velocities than comparable designs, supporting controlled penetration and retained weight. The design emphasizes long-range performance with improved ballistic behavior for handloads and field use. This component is packaged as 50 bullets per box for handloaders and shooters.
Key Specifications
- The bullet weight is 172 gr.
- The nominal bullet diameter is .308 / 7.62 NATO.
- The listed caliber is .30 Caliber.
- The bullet type is Speer Impact (tipped, plated).
- The product quantity is 50 per box.
- The sectional density is .259.
- The product lists a coefficient value of .522 in attributes but other factory data shows different BC figures; see notes for details
- The bullet uses a Slipstream polymer tip to improve the meplat and tip-initiated expansion.
- The jacket is molecularly fused to maximize weight retention and improve accuracy.
- The listed shipping weight is 1.4.
Designed for precision-minded handloaders and hunters, the Speer Impact 172 gr .308 offers a balance of aerodynamic performance and controlled expansion for mid- to long-range applications. Its construction and tip design are intended to deliver consistent terminal characteristics and accuracy potential when loaded to appropriate pressures and used within safe operating parameters.
