What barrel twist rate is required to properly stabilise the S&B 180 grain HPBT projectiles?

These 180 grain .30-calibre bullets generally require a barrel twist rate of 1:10 or 1:12 to ensure proper gyroscopic stability in flight. Slower twist rates, such as 1:14, are unsuited for this weight and will struggle to stabilise the longer projectile at distance.

Are these S&B HPBT bullets suitable for hunting medium or large game in Australia?

No, these are match-grade target projectiles featuring a hollow point designed strictly for aerodynamic consistency during target shooting. The hollow tip does not function as an expanding hunting cavity, so dedicated soft point or polymer-tipped hunting projectiles must be used for ethical game harvesting.

Do I need a firearms licence to purchase these reloading bullets from XHunter?

Yes, although projectiles do not contain explosives, primers, or propellant, they are classified as ammunition components under Australian state and territory legislation. You will be required to provide a valid firearms licence matching the appropriate category prior to completing your purchase.

308 Reloading Bullets - S&B V338702

The Sellier & Bellot .308 180 Grain HPBT (Hollow Point Boat Tail) component bullet is engineered for handloaders assembling precision match ammunition. Designed with a drawn copper-alloy jacket, lead core, and boat-tail base, this 180-grain (11.7 g) projectile delivers an aerodynamic profile that minimises base drag, resists wind drift, and retains velocity at mid-to-long ranges. S&B packages these projectiles in a 50-pack box for precision handloading across standard .30-calibre rifle cases, including .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum.

Key Features

Boat-Tail Base: Tapered heel profile reduces aerodynamic base drag and maintains stability through transonic transitions at distances beyond 100 metres.
Consistent Meplat Profile: Hollow point nose design resulting from the jacket drawing process provides uniform concentricity and weight distribution for consistent exterior ballistics.
Universal .30-Calibre Seating: Standard .308 in (7.62 mm) outer diameter interfaces with common reloading dies and neck tensions across target chamberings.
Batch-Loading Capacity: Supplied in a 50-pack box, providing adequate volume for step-by-step ladder testing and seating-depth load development.

Specifications

Brand: Sellier & Bellot (S&B)
Manufacturer Product Code: V338702
Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
Calibre: .30 Calibre
Bullet Diameter: .308 in (7.62 mm)
Bullet Weight: 180 grains (11.7 grams)
Core Material: Lead
Jacket Material: Precision copper alloy
Pack Size: 50 projectiles per box
Cartridge Compatibility: Standard .30-calibre cartridges (.308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, .300 WSM, 7.62×51mm NATO)
Twist Rate Requirement: Requires a 1:10" to 1:12" barrel twist rate for gyroscopic stability

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot .308 30 Caliber 180 Grain Hpbt Bullet 50 Pack for?

Long-range steel target shooters — Stabilises in standard .308 Winchester and .30-06 barrels with a 180-grain profile and boat-tail design engineered to resist wind drift out to 600 to 1,000+ metres.
Benchrest shooters — Employs a .308 in match-grade hollow point bullet profile in a 50-pack quantity specifically configured for incremental seating-depth adjustments and ladder load development.

Less suitable for: Rifles with slow barrel twist rates of 1:14" or slower that fail to gyroscopically stabilise a heavy 180-grain bullet (lighter 125–150 grain flat-base projectiles suit these barrels better), or game hunters requiring controlled terminal expansion, who should use dedicated expanding soft-point or polymer-tipped hunting bullets instead of target-only hollow-point match designs.

SKU	SAB42214LP
Model #	V338702
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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