What is the effective engagement range and velocity threshold for the S&B 165 grain TXRG copper bullet?

This 165 grain monolithic copper load achieves a muzzle velocity of 2,720 fps from a 23.5-inch barrel. Effective terminal performance and reliable petal expansion are sustained out to approximately 300 to 350 metres, provided impact velocity remains above the 1,800 fps threshold required for consistent expansion.

What legal requirements apply when purchasing this ammunition online in Australia?

Because this is Class 1 explosive sporting ammunition, you must present a valid state or territory firearms licence featuring the appropriate Category B classification to complete your purchase. Due to dangerous goods regulations, it cannot be shipped via standard postal networks and requires certified dangerous goods transport or authorized in-store collection.

Is this monolithic copper ammunition suitable for hunting small varmints or light pest species?

No, this 165 grain eXergy Blue load is specifically optimized for medium-to-large game like fallow, rusa, and sambar deer. Using it on light targets under 25 kg carries a high risk of through-and-through penetration without sufficient resistance to trigger proper bullet expansion.

How do short-barreled hunting rifles affect the ballistic performance of this .308 Win load?

The factory test velocity of 2,720 fps is measured from a standard 600 mm or 23.5-inch barrel using a 1:10 to 1:12 twist rate. If you are shooting from a shorter carbine barrel between 16 and 18 inches, expect a noticeable drop in muzzle velocity, which slightly reduces your maximum effective expansion range downrange.

308 Ammo - Sellier & Bellot V340152

The Sellier & Bellot .308 Winchester 165 gr TXRG eXergy Blue ammunition delivers controlled expansion and high weight retention for medium-to-large game hunting. Loaded with a 100% lead-free monolithic copper boat-tail hollow-point projectile topped with a blue polymer tip, this cartridge is engineered to initiate immediate expansion upon impact while preventing jacket-core separation. From a standard 600 mm (23.5 in) barrel, it produces a muzzle velocity of 829 m/s (2,720 fps) and a muzzle energy of 3,677 Joules (2,710 ft·lbs), maintaining 614 m/s and 2,020 Joules out to 300 metres with an optimal Most Recommended Distance zero at 169 metres.

Key Features

Monolithic Solid-Copper Construction: Eliminates lead fragmentation to preserve meat quality and comply with non-toxic hunting regulations.
Polymer-Tipped Terminal Expansion: The blue tip drives rapid petal mushrooming while the solid shank retains nearly 100% of its starting mass for deep penetration.
Streamlined Aerodynamic Profile: Features a boat-tail base with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.398 to sustain downrange velocity and deliver a flat trajectory.
High Downrange Energy Retention: Delivers 2,487 Joules of energy at 200 metres and 2,020 Joules at 300 metres for ethical terminal performance on tough game.

Specifications

Calibre: .308 Winchester
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): V340152
Bullet Weight: 165 grains (10.70 grams)
Bullet Type: TXRG (eXergy Blue) Monolithic Polymer-Tipped Boat-Tail Hollow-Point
Bullet Diameter: 0.308 in (7.82 mm)
Overall Cartridge Length (OAL): 71.10 mm (2.799 in)
Ballistic Coefficient: G1: 0.398 | G7: 0.200
Sectional Density: 0.248 lb/in²
Muzzle Velocity: 829 m/s (2,720 fps)
Muzzle Energy: 3,677 Joules (2,710 ft·lbs)
Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 308 Win 165 Grain Txrg (Exergy) Blue Lead Free Ammo 20 Rd for?

Medium-to-large game hunters — Delivers deep penetration through heavy bone and muscle on fallow deer, rusa, sambar, feral pigs, and scrub bulls via a 165-grain monolithic copper projectile retaining nearly 100% of its mass at a muzzle velocity of 2,720 fps.
Hunters in lead-restricted zones — Provides a fully lead-free .308 Win hunting ammunition solution compliant with environmental reserves and public land lead bans, supplied in 20-round boxes with a high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.398 for flat shooting out to 300 metres.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond 400 metres where impact velocity drops below 1,800 fps and diminishes monolithic copper petal expansion, making traditional high-BC lead-core hunting cartridges better suited; or small varmints under 25 kg where deep penetration risks failing to expand, making lightweight, rapid-expansion varmint loads more appropriate.

SKU	SAB42250LP
Model #	V340152
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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