For hunting, the SIG Sauer Elite Hunter .30-06 Springfield 165gr Tipped, 20-Round Box (brand part no. E3006TH2-20) gives SIG Sauer shooters a .30-06 Springfield option that is built to put big game down cleanly and ethically. Each round drives a 165-grain polymer-tip (Controlled Expansion Tip) bullet at roughly 2950 fps out of the muzzle. It is a dependable option for anyone stocking up on rifle ammunition.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .30-06 Springfield, a chambering with the reach and energy for deer-sized game and larger.
• The bullet weighs 165 grains, enough mass to drive deep and transfer energy on game.
• The bullet is a polymer-tip (Controlled Expansion Tip), a polymer tip that initiates expansion instantly on impact.
• The polymer tip is what triggers such fast expansion on impact, initiating the wound channel instantly instead of relying on velocity alone.
• Muzzle velocity runs about 2950 fps, enough speed to drive the bullet deep and open reliably on impact.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, resisting corrosion and feeding smoother than bare brass through a pistol or rifle action.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, plenty to sight in and still head to the stand with a full load.
• Cost per round runs about $1.94, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.
• A case holds 10 boxes (200 rounds total), letting you order in bulk without repeat checkouts.
• Muzzle energy runs about 3,188 ft-lbs, well into big-game territory at typical hunting ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 165gr polymer-tip (Controlled Expansion Tip) suited for? With .30-06 Springfield performance behind a polymer-tip (Controlled Expansion Tip), it’s well matched to deer-sized game.

Does the polymer-tip (Controlled Expansion Tip) bullet expand on impact? Yes, it’s engineered to expand reliably on impact for a wider wound channel and faster energy transfer.

What is the case made of? It uses a nickel-plated brass case, resisting corrosion and feeding smoother than bare brass through a pistol or rifle action.

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