The Hornady Black .308 Win 168gr A-Max (brand part no. 80971) is built to run in whatever platform a shooter points it at, whether that’s a full-length bolt gun or a suppressed, short-barreled AR-10. Hornady selects the best bullet option for each caliber and application in the Black line, and the polymer-tipped A-Max delivers the accuracy and performance Hornady is known for, suppressed or unsuppressed, supersonic or subsonic. Special clean-burning propellants reduce muzzle flash even out of a short-barreled rifle, with internal ballistics optimized specifically for consistency. In rifle ammunition for precision and tactical shooting, this is Hornady’s Black loading in .308 Winchester.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO), one of the most widely chambered precision rifle cartridges.
• The bullet is a 168-grain A-Max, a polymer-tip boat-tail design built for a high, consistent ballistic coefficient.
• Propellants are clean-burning, reducing muzzle flash even out of a short-barreled rifle.
• This load is optimized for multiple platforms, from full-length bolt guns to suppressed, short-barreled ARs.
• The case is brass, reloadable for handloaders chasing further precision.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, sized for a focused range or match session.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a useful bulk quantity for shooters who train regularly.
• Cost works out to about $1.72 per round, in line with other match-grade rifle ammunition.
• The box ships at approximately 1.24 lbs, useful for planning a shipping order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this round built for a specific rifle platform? No, Hornady optimizes the Black line for multiple platforms, from full-length bolt guns to suppressed, short-barreled rifles, supersonic or subsonic.

Why does clean-burning propellant matter for a short-barreled rifle? Short barrels tend to produce more muzzle flash from unburned powder; Hornady’s clean-burning propellant is formulated specifically to reduce that even out of a shorter barrel.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .308 Winchester, with 10 boxes to a case.

Buy the Hornady Black .308 Win 168gr A-Max, 20-Round Box

Whatever platform runs your .308, Black is built to perform in it, and the A-Max bullet backs that versatility with real accuracy. Stock up before the next range session. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.