What rifle twist rate is recommended for stabilising the S&B 180 grain Soft Point .30 calibre bullets?

Because these 180-grain projectiles are at the heavier end of standard .30-calibre reloading components, they typically stabilise best in rifling twist rates of 1:10 or 1:11 inches. Slower twist rates of 1:12 or slower may exhibit diminished gyroscopic stability depending on your muzzle velocity.

What is the effective working distance for hunting with the S&B 180 Grain SP bullets?

These projectiles feature a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.298, making them ideally tailored for short- to moderate-range woodland and stalking distances typically between 0 and 250 metres. Beyond 250 to 300 metres, aerodynamic drag causes a steeper trajectory drop and rapid velocity decay, so boat-tail designs are recommended for longer ranges.

Are there any special electrical or regulatory compliance requirements for purchasing these bullets in Australia?

This product consists solely of unprimed metallic reloading components and contains no electrical parts, so 240V or RCM compliance is not applicable. However, under Australian state and territory legislation, purchasers must hold a valid firearms licence to acquire reloading projectiles.

Reloading Bullets - S&B V339072

The Sellier & Bellot .30 Calibre (.308") 180 Grain Soft Point (SP) Bullets (Factory No. 2937, SKU V339072) are unprimed reloading component projectiles engineered for medium- to large-game hunting and general load development. Constructed with an exposed lead nose, a lead core, and a CuZn 10 tombac brass jacket, these semi-jacketed bullets are designed to initiate controlled expansion on impact while retaining sufficient structural mass for deep terminal penetration. Sized to a standard .308-inch (7.85 mm) diameter with a bullet weight of 180 grains (11.7 grams), they provide handloaders with a proven, economical cup-and-core projectile for standard .30-calibre cartridges such as the .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum.

Key Features

Controlled Terminal Expansion: Features an exposed soft lead tip paired with a tombac metal jacket to produce reliable mushrooming and high energy transfer on game.
Substantial Bullet Mass: The 180-grain (11.7 g) payload delivers high momentum and deep penetration suitable for large-bodied game species.
Standard Bore Diameter: Precision-formed to .308 inches (7.85 mm) for consistent seating and barrel engagement across common .30-calibre rifle chambers.
Short-to-Medium Range Ballistics: Features a standard flat-base hunting profile with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.298, optimised for stalking and woodland ranges between 0 and 250 metres.
Component Pack: Supplied as a 100-pack of unprimed reloading projectiles for volume handloading, barrel zeroing, and load development.

Specifications

Brand: Sellier & Bellot
Product Type: Component projectiles (bullets only)
Factory Number: 2937
Manufacturer SKU: V339072
Calibre Compatibility: .30 calibre (.308 in / 7.85 mm)
Bullet Weight: 180 grains / 11.7 grams
Bullet Profile: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
Jacket Material: CuZn 10 (tombac brass)
Ballistic Coefficient: G1 = 0.298
Pack Quantity: 100 projectiles

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 30 Cal 180 Grain Sp Bullets 100 Pack for?

Medium-to-large game hunters — requires the heavy 180-grain bullet weight and expanding soft-point construction of this reloading rifle bullet to achieve sufficient terminal energy and deep penetration on robust game including red deer, sambar deer, and wild boar at typical bushstalking distances.
Economical handloaders — leverages the standard .308-inch diameter and affordable 100-pack format of these reloading rifle bullets for zeroing, medium-range range work, and establishing baseline hunting handloads without the high cost of premium bonded or monolithic projectiles.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond 250 to 300 metres, where the G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.298 induces rapid velocity loss and steep trajectory drop, requiring a higher-BC, boat-tail match or polymer-tipped hunting projectile; it is also ill-suited for barrels with slow rifling twist rates of 1:12" or slower, which exhibit diminished gyroscopic stability when stabilising 180-grain projectiles compared to lighter 150-grain bullets.

SKU	SAB42221LP
Model #	V339072
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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