.308 | 180gr | Sierra Tipped 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
180 gr (11.66 g)
Diameter
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.271
BC G1
0.543
Type
Tipped GameKing
Min. Twist
1:12.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 180gr | Tipped GameKing are available in the following cartridges:
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.30 Nosler
.30 R Blaser
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.30 TC
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.30-06 R Stief
.30-06 Spring.
.30-40 Krag
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.300 Blaser Mag.
.300 CR
.300 H&H Mag.
.300 Lapua Mag.
.300 Norma Mag.
.300 PRC
.300 RCM
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.300 Savage
.300 Weath. Mag.
.300 Win. Mag.
.300 WSM
.308 Marlin Express
.308 Norma Mag.
.308 Win.
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
7.5 x 55 Swiss
7.62 UKM
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
7.82 Warbird
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.308 | 178gr | ELD-X
Hornady · 178gr · BC 0.552
.308 | 180gr | SST InterLock
Hornady · 180gr · BC 0.48
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Nosler · 180gr · BC 0.507
.308 | 175gr | ScenarL
Lapua · 175gr · BC 0.49
.308 | 180gr | Ballistic Silver Tip
Nosler · 180gr · BC 0.507
.308 | 180gr | Elite Hunter
Berger · 180gr · BC 0.576
.308 | 180gr | GameKing
Sierra · 180gr · BC 0.501
.308 | 181gr | UNI Classic
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Community Load Data for .308 | 180gr | Tipped GameKing
Loads for .308 | 180gr | Tipped GameKing from our community:
18 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | 42.4 | 2.800 | 56842 (92%) | 2507 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 19.6 | 42.4 | 2.800 | 56842 (92%) | 2497 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 19.6 | 43.5 | 2.800 | 61495 (99%) | 2552 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 57239 (92%) | 2559 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 53320 (86%) | 2457 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.700 | 57901 (93%) | 2500 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon VARGET | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.700 | 53655 (87%) | 2448 |
| .308 Win. | Winchester 760 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 39463 (66%) | 2411 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Reload Swiss RS 62 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 52388 (89%) | 2726 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Reload Swiss RS 62 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.240 | 56194 (96%) | 2766 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Reload Swiss RS 62 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.240 | 58034 (99%) | 2792 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.240 | 56893 (97%) | 2805 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.240 | 47530 (81%) | 2671 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Reload Swiss RS 60 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 44682 (76%) | 2635 |
| .300 WSM | Hodgdon Superformance | 24.3 | ••.• | 2.860 | 52234 (82%) | 2861 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | Vihtavuori N560 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 56299 (90%) | 3005 |
| .308 Win. | Ramshot TAC | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 53824 (89%) | 2434 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | Vihtavuori N165 | 25.6 | ••.• | 3.331 | 51706 (83%) | 2844 |