The Federal Gold Medal CenterStrike .308 Winchester 168gr OTM (brand part no. GM308OTM1) loads Federal Ammunition‘s own CenterStrike open tip match bullet to the Gold Medal standard that has anchored .308 competition for decades. Each round drives the 168-grain OTM at 2,650 fps with a .450 ballistic coefficient — the classic mid-range match weight for 600-yard work. Gold Medal brass, match primers, and precision powder charges hold shot-to-shot velocity tight, which is what shrinks groups on paper. Among rifle ammunition, this CenterStrike load favors match shooters and precision-rifle owners proving out a new barrel.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester.
• The bullet weighs 168 grains, the classic .308 match weight.
• The bullet is a CenterStrike open tip match (OTM), a target design built for aerodynamic consistency rather than expansion.
• The muzzle velocity is 2,650 fps.
• The ballistic coefficient is .450.
• Match-grade jacket concentricity and powder tolerances are what tighten groups at distance.
• The cases are Gold Medal brass, a favorite of handloaders.
• Each box holds 20 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot this in a rifle chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO? .308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO chambers are dimensionally similar, and modern rifles chambered for either typically handle this load — but commercial .308 Winchester runs at higher pressure than 7.62 NATO military spec, so check your rifle’s barrel markings or manufacturer guidance before using it in an older military-spec 7.62 chamber.

Is this a hunting load? No. The open tip match bullet is a target design for consistency, not controlled expansion — it is built for competition and precision practice.

Federal Gold Medal CenterStrike .308 168gr For Sale

The classic 168-grain match load, held to Gold Medal tolerances, is exactly what this box delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.