Hornady Match .308 Winchester 178-grain Boat Tail Hollow Point ammunition (part no. 8105) is built from the ground up for accuracy, loading a match-grade bullet designed purely for consistency rather than hunting-style expansion. Hornady builds this 178-grain bullet with a boat-tail base that trims aerodynamic drag, holding velocity and stability at extended range better than a flat-base bullet of the same weight. The heavier-than-standard weight carries a strong ballistic coefficient for the caliber, favored by shooters chasing tight groups at distance. In rifle ammunition built for the target line, this is Hornady’s dedicated .308 match load.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, the standard-bearer for factory precision rifle ammunition.
• The bullet weighs 178 grains, heavier than typical .308 hunting loads for a higher ballistic coefficient.
• The bullet is a boat-tail hollow point, built purely for match-grade accuracy rather than expansion.
• The boat-tail base trims aerodynamic drag, holding velocity and stability better at extended range.
• The cases are brass, and each box holds 20 rounds, shipped 10 boxes to the case.
• Cost runs about $1.83 per round for a dedicated match-grade bullet.
• A full box ships at approximately 1.2188 lb.
• This load is built for bolt-action and precision rifles chambered in .308 Winchester.
• The match-grade construction commands a modest premium over standard hunting ammunition, reflected in the per-round cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet built to expand on impact like a hunting bullet? No, the hollow point is a byproduct of the match-grade forming process, built purely for concentricity and accuracy rather than terminal expansion.

Why choose 178 grains for .308 precision shooting? The heavier bullet carries a higher ballistic coefficient than lighter .308 loads, which translates to less wind drift and a flatter trajectory at longer distances.

Buy Hornady Match .308 Winchester 178gr

Factory match ammunition built to this standard closes the gap with handloads without the load-development time. Feed the rifle a case and find its true accuracy potential. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.