The HSM .308 Winchester 165gr Tipping Point 2 load (brand part no. 308-49-N) is built around the Hornady SST (Super Shock Tip) bullet. HSM offers it to hunters and precision shooters who want accurate, flat-shooting performance on medium to large game. The SST pairs a polymer tip with a secant ogive profile and a jacket designed for controlled expansion. Each box holds 20 rounds, and it sits with the other hunting loads in our rifle ammunition lineup.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, so it fits rifles marked for that cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 165 grains, the weight HSM lists for this load.
• The bullet is a Hornady SST (Super Shock Tip), the projectile HSM uses in its Tipping Point 2 line.
• The SST has a polymer tip and secant ogive profile, which HSM says gives strong ballistic efficiency.
• The jacket is designed for controlled expansion and deep penetration, as HSM describes it.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough for sighting in and a season in the field.
• HSM lists the use as hunting medium to large game.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .308 Winchester load use? It uses a 165-grain Hornady SST (Super Shock Tip) bullet with a polymer tip.

What is this ammunition meant for? HSM lists it for hunting medium to large game and for precision shooters who want a flat trajectory.

How many rounds are in a box? A box holds 20 rounds of .308 Winchester.

Buy the HSM .308 Winchester 165gr Tipping Point 2 Hornady SST Ammunition, 20-Round Box

A 165-grain SST gives a .308 Winchester hunting rifle a polymer-tip option with good downrange manners. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.