This HSM Trophy Gold .30-06 Springfield 168gr VLD box of 20 rounds (HSM part no. BER-3006168VLD) is loaded with a 168-grain Match Hunting Very Low Drag (VLD) bullet. Trophy Gold is HSM’s flagship premium hunting line, loaded in Montana with premium brass, carefully selected powders and Berger VLD Hunting projectiles. Velocity is published at 2808 fps, carrying 2942 ft-lbs of energy. Published ballistic coefficients are 0.498 (G1) and 0.255 (G7). HSM lists its use as long-range hunting and precision shooting. Each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .30-06 Springfield, the cartridge this load is built for.
• Bullet weight is 168 grains, the weight HSM selected for this load.
• The bullet is Match Hunting Very Low Drag (VLD), the projectile type HSM lists for this item.
• Velocity is published at 2808 fps, the figure HSM lists for this item.
• Energy is published at 2942 ft-lbs, the figure HSM lists alongside the velocity.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.498, a published measure of how well the bullet holds its speed.
• The G7 ballistic coefficient is 0.255, the long-range companion figure HSM publishes.
• Quantity is 20 rounds per box, a full box for the range or the field.
• Cases are premium brass, which HSM specifies for the Trophy Gold line.
• The projectile uses a secant ogive profile with a boat-tail design, as HSM describes the Trophy Gold bullets.
• HSM lists the intended use as long-range hunting and precision shooting, so the load is aimed at that work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .30-06 Springfield 168gr load use? It is loaded with the Match Hunting Very Low Drag (VLD) bullet at 168 grains, with published ballistic coefficients of 0.498 (G1) and 0.255 (G7).

What is this load meant for? HSM lists the use as long-range hunting and precision shooting.

What velocity does HSM publish for this load? HSM lists 2808 fps and 2942 ft-lbs of energy for the 168-grain .30-06 Springfield load.

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