The Hornady .308 30 Cal 155 Grain BTHP Match bullet (MPN 3039) is an unprimed, non-explosive component projectile engineered for precision handloading. Designed for competitive disciplines including Palma, Target Rifle (TR), and service rifle, this projectile combines a classic secant ogive profile with a custom-angled boat-tail base to minimize aerodynamic drag and flatten trajectory. Each bullet is manufactured with Hornady's AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) copper jacket over a swaged lead core, ensuring near-zero wall thickness variation and virtually zero runout for repeatable shot-to-shot consistency in .30-caliber rifles.

• AMP Jacket Technology: Advanced Manufacturing Process copper jacket delivers uniform concentricity and minimal wall thickness variation to maintain rotational balance in flight.
• Secant Ogive Profile: Optimises aerodynamic efficiency and stability while seating reliably in standard factory and custom rifle chambers.
• Boat Tail Base: Custom-angled base reduces base drag and preserves velocity over medium to long distances.
• Twist Rate Compatibility: Stabilises efficiently in standard 1:12" and 1:10" twist rate .30-caliber barrels, as well as 1:13" Palma-profile barrels.
• Component Ammunition Only: Loose projectiles intended exclusively for handloading in cartridges such as .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum.

Specifications

• Calibre / Diameter: .30 Caliber / .308 in (7.62 mm)
• Bullet Weight: 155 grains (approx. 10.04 g)
• Bullet Style: Boat Tail Hollow Point (BTHP)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.405
• Sectional Density (SD): 0.233
• Core Construction: Swaged lead core
• Jacket Material: AMP copper alloy
• Package Quantity: 100 projectiles per box

Who is the Hornady .308 155 Grain BTHP Match Bullet for?

• Palma and Target Rifle Competitors — Standardised on the classic 155 grains weight class, these 30 caliber match bullets provide a 0.405 G1 ballistic coefficient optimized for target disciplines out to 1,000 yards (914 m).
• Handloaders Tailoring Precision .30-Caliber Match Ammunition — Engineered for tight shot groups, this 100-pack of 30 caliber match bullets features a 0.233 sectional density and AMP jacket runout control that maintains uniform concentricity across handloaded batches.

Less suitable for: Medium-to-large game hunting, as the target-focused hollow point and non-bonded jacket do not provide controlled terminal expansion, requiring hunting-specific expanding bullets instead. It is also less optimal for extreme long-range shooting beyond 1,000 yards (914 m) or heavy crosswinds, where heavier, higher-BC match projectiles provide greater wind resistance.