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.308 | 165gr | Hornady ECX bullet load data

.308 | 165gr | Hornady ECX

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ECX
Lead-free
SKU: 304714
Twist: 1:12.0

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

0.251

Type

ECX

Min. Twist

1:12.0

Related Load Recipes

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

.308 Win.

.30-06 Spring.

.30 R Blaser

7.5 x 55 Swiss

.300 Weath. Mag.

.300 Win. Mag.

.308 Norma Mag.

.300 PRC

.308 Win. Ackley Improved

7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian

.30 Nosler

.300 Blaser Mag.

.300 Norma Mag.

.308 Marlin Express

.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey

7.5 x 54 mm MAS

.30-378 Weath. Mag.

.307 Win.

7.82 Warbird

.300 H&H Mag.

.300 Savage

.30 BR

.300 Lapua Mag.

7.62 UKM

.300 CR

.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.

.30 Super Fl. H&H

.30 TC

.30-06 R Stief

.300 RCM

7.62 x 53 R Fin.

.30-40 Krag

.30-06 Ackley Improved

.30-30 Ackley Improved

.300 HAM'R

.300 WSM

.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.

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Community Load Data for .308 | 165gr | ECX

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

52 loads

cartridgePowderBarrel (in)Charge (gr)OAL (in)Max. Pressure (psi)Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.308 Win.Hodgdon CFE22317.744.02.72457222 (95%)2605
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.542.02.80051023 (85%)2513
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.142.02.80057796 (96%)2556
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.5••.•2.80057796 (96%)2566
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.5••.•2.80059409 (99%)2585
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5220.5••.•2.79551425 (85%)2598
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5220.5••.•2.79547952 (80%)2539
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5220.5••.•2.75642695 (71%)2477
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5220.5••.•2.75639479 (66%)2411
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5220.5••.•2.75250927 (85%)2644
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5224.0••.•2.75649557 (82%)2717
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5224.0••.•2.79555043 (91%)2772
.308 Win.Reload Swiss ReloadSwiss RS 5224.0••.•2.79554497 (91%)2799
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14020.1••.•2.72447613 (79%)2467
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14017.7••.•2.72447613 (79%)2398
.308 Win.Reload Swiss RS 5220.1••.•2.80055973 (93%)2687
.308 Win.Reload Swiss RS 5220.1••.•2.80040589 (67%)2418
.308 Win.Reload Swiss RS 5220.1••.•2.80039279 (65%)2388
.30-06 Spring.Hodgdon H41424.0••.•3.34047590 (81%)2749
.30-30 Win.Vihtavuori N13523.6••.•2.55033402 (72%)2103
.308 Win.Lovex D073.618.9••.•2.72852723 (88%)2552
.308 Win.Lovex D073.618.9••.•2.72853970 (90%)2569
.308 Win.Lovex D073.618.9••.•2.72853136 (88%)2559
.308 Win.Lovex D073.618.9••.•2.72851942 (86%)2543
.300 Win. Mag.Reload Swiss RS 7024.0••.•3.31958101 (93%)3123
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