Speer Hot-Cor .308 165 gr Spitzer Soft Point – 100/Box

Speer Hot-Cor .308 165 gr Spitzer Soft Point bullets are manufactured with the Hot-Cor process, where molten lead is poured directly into the jacket to produce a consistent core and uniform assembly. These bullets are intended for handloading and are recommended for hunting applications where controlled expansion is desired. Each box contains 100 projectiles for reloading use.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .308 Win / 7.62 NATO, compatible with .30-caliber rifle loading practices.
• The bullet weight is 165 gr for medium‑range hunting loads.
• The bullet type is Spitzer Soft Point designed for controlled expansion.
• The jacket material is Copper for reliable jacket integrity.
• The core material is Lead produced via the Hot-Cor poured-core process.
• The bullet diameter is 0.308 in as specified by the manufacturer.
• The ballistic coefficient is 0.433 (G1) for the listed bullet profile.
• The sectional density is 0.248 for retained penetration characteristics.
• The recommended use is Hunting and handloading applications.
• The purchase quantity is 100 rounds (one box of 100).

These Speer Hot-Cor bullets provide handloaders with a consistent poured‑core construction and traditional soft‑point profile suited to hunting loads. Use them where a balance of expansion and penetration is desired and when repeatable component uniformity matters for load development.

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