The Norma Golden Target Match .308 Winchester 175gr HPBT ammunition is engineered for long-range precision match shooting, benchrest target disciplines, and steel engagements. Loaded with a 175-grain (11.3 g) Hollow Point Boat Tail projectile, this factory match cartridge produces a muzzle velocity of 790 m/s (2,592 fps) and 3,539 J of muzzle energy from a standard 610 mm (24-inch) test barrel. Featuring an aerodynamic profile with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.547 (0.283 G7), it maintains supersonic velocity past 600 metres (499 m/s) to minimise wind drift across extended distances.

• Aerodynamic HPBT Design: Features a 175-grain boat-tail match profile providing a high 0.547 G1 ballistic coefficient for reduced aerodynamic drag and consistent flight stability.
• Consistent Ballistic Output: Delivers tight velocity standard deviations with factory-rated downrange figures of 736 m/s at 100 m, 635 m/s at 300 m, and 499 m/s at 600 m.
• Reloadable Match Brass: Loaded into boxer-primed, non-corrosive premium Norma brass cases engineered for uniform chamber seating and multi-cycle reloading.
• Twist Rate Optimisation: Optimised for rifle barrels featuring a 1:11" or faster twist rate (such as 1:10") to reliably stabilise heavy 175-grain projectiles.

Specifications

• Calibre: .308 Winchester (7.62×51mm compatible)
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT / GTX Match)
• Bullet Weight: 175 grains (11.3 grams)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.547 (G1) / 0.283 (G7)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 790 m/s (2,592 fps) (610 mm test barrel)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 3,539 J (~2,610 ft-lbs)
• Velocity at 300 m: 635 m/s (2,124 fps)
• Velocity at 600 m: 499 m/s (1,709 fps)
• Case Type: Boxer-primed, reloadable brass
• Packaging: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma Golden Target Match 308 Win 175gr for?

• Long-Range Match Competitors in F-Class or PRS Disciplines — requires the 0.547 G1 ballistic coefficient and 790 m/s muzzle velocity of this .308 Winchester match ammunition to minimise crosswind deflection during precision target courses.
• Precision Steel Target Shooters Engaging Targets out to 1,000 m — relies on the 175-grain boat-tail projectile to retain 499 m/s of velocity at 600 metres for predictable trajectory and energy transfer out to 1,000 metres.

Less suitable for: Ethical hunting of medium-to-large game such as deer or boar where non-expanding target bullets are unsuitable, requiring controlled-expansion hunting soft-point or bonded bullets instead; or casual short-range shooting under 100 to 200 m, where lighter 147 to 150 gr bulk FMJ target rounds offer a more cost-effective alternative.