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.308 | 165gr | Hornady CX bullet load data

.308 | 165gr | Hornady CX

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CX
Lead-free
SKU: 304704
Twist: 1:11.0

The Hornady ECX bullet is a lead-free, expanding copper alloy projectile engineered for reliable terminal performance and deep penetration. Its sleek, aerodynamic profile ensures high ballistic efficiency, while the distinctive polymer tip enhances accuracy and initiates controlled expansion on impact. Perfect for hunters seeking a non-toxic solution, the ECX bullet is ideal for medium to large game such as deer, antelope, and African plains game, providing excellent energy transfer and consistent results.

Specifications

Weight

165 gr (10.69 g)

Diameter

0.308″ (7.82 mm)

Sectional Density

0.248

BC G1

0.44

Type

CX

Min. Twist

1:11.0

Related Load Recipes

Load recipes using .308 | 165gr | CX are available in the following cartridges:

.300 WSM

.30-06 Spring.

.308 Win. Ackley Improved

.308 Win.

.300 CR

.300 Lapua Mag.

.308 Norma Mag.

.300 PRC

.30 Nosler

.300 Blaser Mag.

.300 Norma Mag.

.30-378 Weath. Mag.

7.82 Warbird

.300 H&H Mag.

7.62 UKM

.30 TC

.30 Super Fl. H&H

.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.

.30-06 R Stief

.300 RCM

7.62 x 53 R Fin.

7.5 x 54 mm MAS

.30-06 Ackley Improved

.30-40 Krag

.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.

.30 R Blaser

7.5 x 55 Swiss

.300 Weath. Mag.

.300 Win. Mag.

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Community Load Data for .308 | 165gr | CX

Loads for .308 | 165gr | CX from our community:

27 loads

cartridgePowderBarrel (in)Charge (gr)OAL (in)Max. Pressure (psi)Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori N14020.546.03.34050665 (86%)2539
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N54021.741.02.79847469 (79%)2474
.300 WSMReload Swiss RS 6023.663.02.85058041 (91%)3048
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N54021.7••.•2.80552708 (88%)2530
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N54021.7••.•2.82557535 (96%)2598
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N54021.7••.•2.82559564 (99%)2625
.300 WSMVihtavuori N56025.6••.•2.80051855 (81%)3015
.300 WSMHodgdon H38020.0••.•2.83748229 (76%)2684
.300 WSMHodgdon H38020.0••.•2.83750755 (80%)2726
.300 WSMHodgdon H38020.0••.•2.83753429 (84%)2769
.300 WSMHodgdon H38020.0••.•2.83756265 (88%)2815
.300 WSMHodgdon H38020.0••.•2.83757692 (90%)2835
.300 WSMHodgdon H38020.0••.•2.83759178 (93%)2858
.300 WSMHodgdon H38020.0••.•2.83761690 (97%)2890
.300 WSMHodgdon Superformance20.0••.•2.83748563 (76%)2753
.300 WSMHodgdon Superformance20.0••.•2.83751665 (81%)2812
.300 WSMHodgdon Superformance20.0••.•2.83754980 (86%)2864
.300 WSMHodgdon Superformance20.0••.•2.83758865 (92%)2927
.300 WSMHodgdon Superformance20.0••.•2.83553109 (83%)2835
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori N54018.5••.•3.34653824 (92%)2654
.308 Win.Hodgdon CFE22324.0••.•2.75856855 (94%)2753
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori N14020.0••.•3.20946891 (80%)2500
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori N14020.0••.•3.20947834 (81%)2513
.30-06 Spring.Vihtavuori N14020.0••.•3.20952156 (89%)2575
.300 WSMHodgdon Superformance24.4••.•2.83159915 (94%)3077
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