.308 | 165gr | Sierra GameKing
by Sierra · See details on brand website
The Sierra Tipped GameKing bullet features a streamlined polymer tip and boat tail design, enhancing its aerodynamics and delivering flat trajectories. Unlike some alternatives, this bullet is not lead free, utilizing a traditional lead core for controlled expansion and reliable terminal performance. Best suited for medium to large game hunting, including deer and antelope, the Tipped GameKing offers hunters exceptional accuracy and consistent results on a variety of North American big game species.
Specifications
Weight
165 gr (10.69 g)
Diameter
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.248
BC G1
0.363
BC G7
0.187
Type
GameKing
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 165gr | GameKing are available in the following cartridges:
.308 Win.
.30 R Blaser
.300 WSM
.30-06 Spring.
.300 HAM'R
.30-40 Krag
.30 BR
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.300 Win. Mag.
7.62 UKM
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
.300 Norma Mag.
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.300 CR
.300 Weath. Mag.
.30-06 R Stief
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.30 TC
.300 Blaser Mag.
.300 H&H Mag.
.300 Lapua Mag.
.300 PRC
.300 RCM
.300 Savage
.308 Marlin Express
.308 Norma Mag.
7.5 x 55 Swiss
7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian
.30 Nosler
7.82 Warbird
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.308 | 165gr | ORYX
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Community Load Data for .308 | 165gr | GameKing
Loads for .308 | 165gr | GameKing from our community:
23 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | ADI AR 2208 | 20.0 | 42.5 | 2.800 | 47274 (76%) | 2467 |
| .308 Win. | ADI AR 2208 | 20.0 | 45.0 | 2.800 | 56278 (91%) | 2602 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Hodgdon H4895 | 20.0 | 48.0 | 3.340 | 46682 (79%) | 2559 |
| .300 WSM | Vihtavuori N560 | 25.6 | ••.• | 2.800 | 48692 (76%) | 2986 |
| .300 WSM | Vihtavuori N560 | 25.6 | ••.• | 2.800 | 55317 (87%) | 3104 |
| .308 Win. | Ramshot Big Game | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 47702 (79%) | 2493 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Vihtavuori N540 | 22.4 | ••.• | 3.340 | 54398 (93%) | 2713 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Vihtavuori N540 | 22.4 | ••.• | 3.340 | 48846 (83%) | 2635 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Vihtavuori N550 | 22.4 | ••.• | 3.340 | 42585 (72%) | 2592 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 16.6 | ••.• | 2.800 | 59196 (98%) | 2631 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon H4895 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.765 | 51329 (85%) | 2592 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.765 | 55347 (92%) | 2628 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N140 | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.800 | 53534 (89%) | 2556 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N140 | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.800 | 53214 (88%) | 2549 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N140 | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.800 | 51343 (85%) | 2526 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N140 | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.800 | 47906 (80%) | 2477 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N140 | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.800 | 46253 (77%) | 2451 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 23.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 51256 (87%) | 2795 |
| .30-06 Spring. | IMR 4064 | 23.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 55666 (95%) | 2762 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Ramshot Hunter | 23.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 34345 (58%) | 2438 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Winchester StaBALL Match | 23.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 39842 (68%) | 2523 |
| .308 Win. | IMR 8208 XBR | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 58552 (97%) | 2507 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon H4895 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.765 | 51329 (85%) | 2539 |