The Norma Golden Target Match .308 Winchester 168gr BTHP (20-Pack) is precision-engineered match ammunition designed for competitive target disciplines and mid- to long-range shooting. Loaded with a 168-grain (10.9-gram) Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) projectile, this cartridge achieves a muzzle velocity of 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) and a muzzle energy of approximately 3,486 J from a 610 mm (24 in) barrel. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.424 provides consistent trajectories, uniform flight stability, and reduced wind drift across standard distances out to 600 metres.

• Match-Grade Hollow Point Boat Tail: Features a 168 gr BTHP bullet profile designed for minimal shot-to-shot velocity variation and tight component tolerances.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Loaded with boxer-primed, non-corrosive Norma virgin brass cases suitable for precision handloading.
• Rifling Compatibility: Readily stabilizes across standard .308 Winchester barrel twist rates, including 1:10", 1:11", and 1:12" profiles.
• Packaged Quantity: Supplied in boxes of 20 rounds, with a total package weight of approximately 0.57 kg.

Specifications

• Calibre: .308 Winchester
• Bullet Weight: 168 grains / 10.9 grams
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT / BTHP Match)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.424 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 3,486 J (2,570 ft-lbs)
• Case Type: Boxer-primed, reloadable brass
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma Golden Target .308 Win 168gr for?

• Precision Rifle Series competitors — requires the 800 m/s muzzle velocity and 0.424 G1 ballistic coefficient of this match centerfire rifle ammunition to maintain trajectory predictability and consistent shot-to-shot performance through mid-range stages.
• F-Class and benchrest target shooters — relies on the 168 grains match HPBT bullet weight and uniform component tolerances to deliver tight groupings and stable flight characteristics out to 600 metres.

Less suitable for: Target engagements beyond 800–1,000 metres where the 168 gr bullet enters the transonic zone (requiring heavier match ammunition or high-BC calibres for extended stability), or game hunting applications where dedicated expanding hunting cartridges with controlled-expansion bullets are required.