The Hornady .308 / 7.62 NATO 168gr Match BTHP (part no. 8097) pairs .308 / 7.62 NATO with a 168-grain Match BTHP built for long-range precision and competition shooting. Hornady builds this load with the quality control a serious shooter expects from every lot. The open-tip, boat-tail design minimizes drag and delivers the tight, repeatable groups competitive and long-range shooters need; it is a target profile, not built for hunting expansion. It is one of the rifle ammunition options stocked here, chosen for real-world performance rather than shelf filler. It is a load Hornady built to be trusted the first time it is fired, not just the first box.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 / 7.62 NATO, matched to the rifles already built around this chambering.
• The bullet weighs 168 grains, carrying enough mass to hold energy at extended range.
• The bullet is a 168-grain Match BTHP, a boat-tail match design.
• The open-tip, boat-tail design minimizes drag and delivers the tight, repeatable groups competitive and long-range shooters need; it is a target profile, not built for hunting expansion.
• Muzzle velocity runs about 2700 fps, for a flatter trajectory and less lead time on target.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, covering a solid day of practice without running dry.
• The cases are Brass, reloadable and corrosion resistant for long-term storage.
• At about $1.80 per round, priced for regular range trips without rationing shots.
• The box ships at 1.2 lbs, a useful reference for flat-rate shipping and bulk order planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet built for hunting? No, the Match BTHP profile is a target design built for accuracy and consistent groups, not for hunting expansion.

How fast does this .308 / 7.62 NATO load run? Muzzle velocity runs about 2700 fps from a standard test barrel.

What is this .308 / 7.62 NATO load built for? With a 168-grain Match BTHP, it is built for long-range precision and competition shooting.

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