This Sellier & Bellot .30-06 Springfield 168gr HPBT ammunition (brand part no. SB3006D) uses a hollow point boat-tail bullet that Sellier & Bellot says is designed for sport shooting. The maker describes hollow point boat-tail bullets as the finest in accuracy and consistency. The load lists range, match or competition, and hunting as suggested uses. A boat-tail profile, large rifle boxer primer and 2,785 fps muzzle velocity round out the published data.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is <b>.30-06 Springfield</b>, loaded in a boxer-primed case.
• The bullet weighs <b>168 grains</b> and has a 0.308-inch diameter.
• The bullet type is <b>hollow point boat-tail</b> with a CuZn 10 jacket.
• Muzzle velocity is <b>2,785 fps</b> from a 23.5-inch test barrel, with 2,394 fps at 200 yards.
• Muzzle energy is <b>2,894 ft-lb</b>, dropping to 2,137 ft-lb at 200 yards.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is <b>0.458</b>, a figure that supports flat, consistent flight.
• The primer is a <b>large rifle boxer</b> type, a detail reloaders look for.
• The loaded cartridge length is <b>3.248 inches</b>.
• The maker lists <b>range, match or competition, and hunting</b> as suggested uses.
• Each box holds <b>20 rounds</b>.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this 168gr HPBT load a hunting round? The maker lists hunting alongside range and match or competition as suggested uses, and describes the boat-tail design as built for accuracy and consistency.

What is the muzzle velocity? Sellier & Bellot lists 2,785 fps at the muzzle from a 23.5-inch test barrel, with 2,586 fps at 100 yards.

How many rounds are in the box? Each box holds 20 rounds.

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