The Sellier & Bellot .308 Winchester 147gr FMJ rifle ammunition is engineered for consistent cycling, target practice, and high-volume training in bolt-action and semi-automatic platforms. Loaded with a 147-grain (9.55 g) Full Metal Jacket projectile featuring a lead core and a CuZn 10 (tombac) jacket, this factory load prevents barrel leading across extended firing sessions. Fired from a 600 mm test barrel, it produces a muzzle velocity of 850 m/s (2,789 fps) and a muzzle energy of 3,450 Joules (2,545 ft-lbs), maintaining an optimal operational envelope from 0 to 400 metres.

Key Features

• Full Metal Jacket Construction: Features bullet #2908 with a CuZn 10 tombac jacket encapsulating the bearing surface to eliminate bore leading.
• Factory Ballistics: Delivers a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.407 (G7: 0.204) and a sectional density of 0.221 lb/in², retaining 573 m/s velocity and 1,565 J of energy at 400 metres.
• Reloadable Components: Built with quality standard Boxer-primed, non-corrosive brass casings with an overall cartridge length (OAL) of 70.80 mm.
• Predictable Trajectory: Configured for a manufacturer recommended distance (MRD) zero of 173 metres, resulting in -11.4 cm drop at 200 m, -42.7 cm at 300 m, and -98.3 cm at 400 m (from a 100 m zero).

Specifications

• Calibre: .308 Winchester (7.62×51mm compatible)
• Bullet Weight: 147 grains (9.55 grams)
• Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 850 m/s (~2,789 fps)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 3,450 Joules (~2,545 ft-lbs)
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1: 0.407 / G7: 0.204
• Sectional Density: 0.221 lb/in²
• Case Type: Brass (Boxer-primed, reloadable)
• Cartridge Overall Length: 70.80 mm
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .308 Winchester 147gr FMJ 20 Pack for?

• High-volume target shooters and range trainers — requires dependable feed reliability and clean cycling, supported by a 147-grain FMJ bullet leaving the muzzle at 850 m/s packaged in standard 20 rounds per box configurations.
• Entry-level rifle match competitors using .308 Winchester platforms — relies on consistent trajectory within 400 metres generated by 3,450 Joules of muzzle energy and a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.407 for flat-shooting positional target stages.

Less suitable for: Live game hunting requiring ethical terminal expansion, where non-expanding FMJ projectiles must be replaced with soft-point or polymer-tipped expanding hunting ammunition; or precision match shooting beyond 500 to 600 metres, where dedicated match-grade Hollow Point Boat-Tail (HPBT) cartridges offer superior wind resistance.