.308 | 150gr | Hornady SP
by Hornady
The Hornady SP (Soft Point) bullet is designed for hunting and handloading, combining reliable expansion with adequate penetration. Constructed with a soft lead core and a exposed lead tip, it promotes controlled deformation upon impact, delivering reliable terminal performance. Typically employed for medium game hunting such as deer and hogs, the SP bullet is suitable for a variety of calibers, including popular choices like .30-06, .308, and .243. One of the key advantages of the Hornady SP bullet is its ability to provide a balance of accuracy and stopping power, making it a favored choice among hunters. Its consistent performance and terminal ballistic characteristics ensure effective energy transfer and humane kills, establishing it as a trusted option in the field.
Specifications
Weight
150 gr (9.72 g)
Diameter
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.226
BC G1
0.338
Type
SP
Min. Twist
1:15.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 150gr | SP are available in the following cartridges:
.308 Norma Mag.
7.5 x 55 Swiss
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
.300 WSM
.30 R Blaser
.300 Win. Mag.
.300 Weath. Mag.
.30-06 Spring.
.300 PRC
.308 Win.
.300 Norma Mag.
.30 Nosler
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.30-30 Ackley Improved
.30-30 Win.
7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian
.300 AAC Blackout
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
.300 RCM
.300 HAM'R
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.308 Marlin Express
.30 TC
7.82 Warbird
.303 Savage
.30 Rem.
.30-40 Krag
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.300 Blaser Mag.
.300 H&H Mag.
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.300 Lapua Mag.
.307 Win.
7.62 UKM
.30 BR
.300 CR
.300 Savage
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.30-06 R Stief
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.308 | 150gr | SST InterLock L1.17
Hornady · 150gr · BC 0.415
.308 | 150gr | SP
Sellier & Bellot · 150gr · BC 0.199
.308 | 147gr | FMJ-BT
Sellier & Bellot · 147gr · BC 0.402
.308 | 150gr | SBT GameKing
Sierra · 150gr · BC 0.373
.311 | 150gr | FMJ BT
Prvi Partizan · 150gr · BC 0.392
.308 | 150gr | ID Classic
RWS · 150gr · BC 0.303
.310 | 155gr
Accurate Molds · 155gr
.308 | 150gr | TMR
RWS · 150gr · BC 0.274
.308 | 150gr | BTSP
Hornady · 150gr · BC 0.349
.308 | 147gr | FMJ
X-TREME · 147gr
.308 | 155gr | Tipped MatchKing
Sierra · 155gr · BC 0.519
.308 | 150gr | PSP Core-Lokt
Remington · 150gr · BC 0.314
Community Load Data for .308 | 150gr | SP
Loads for .308 | 150gr | SP from our community:
33 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | 47.0 | 2.708 | 57864 (96%) | 2828 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | 46.5 | 2.708 | 55834 (93%) | 2795 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | 46.5 | 2.708 | 57129 (95%) | 2808 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.708 | 58460 (97%) | 2822 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.747 | 56520 (94%) | 2802 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.747 | 54005 (90%) | 2776 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.730 | 57595 (96%) | 2812 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.730 | 59654 (99%) | 2841 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.730 | 56913 (95%) | 2818 |
| .308 Win. | Rottweil R 903 | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.800 | 8 (0%) | 2825 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.708 | 53359 (89%) | 2703 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.739 | 52054 (86%) | 2687 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.739 | 52054 (86%) | 2815 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.739 | 53940 (90%) | 2844 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.739 | 53940 (90%) | 2717 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.719 | 54752 (91%) | 2726 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.796 | 51547 (86%) | 2687 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.796 | 55085 (92%) | 2746 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 49937 (83%) | 2684 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 30879 (51%) | 2300 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.740 | 50082 (83%) | 2654 |
| .30-06 Spring. | IMR 4895 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 47601 (81%) | 2841 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.780 | 44860 (75%) | 2615 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.780 | 54897 (91%) | 2782 |
| .308 Win. | Winchester 748 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.780 | 50038 (83%) | 2753 |