The Barnes Harvest Collection Big Woods Bucks Edition .308 Winchester 180-grain Sierra Pro-Hunter Round Nose (RN) Brass 20-round box is specialized centerfire rifle ammunition engineered specifically for tracking, still-hunting, and harvesting big game in dense timber, thick brush, and cedar swamps. A primary operational limitation when tracking in thick cover is the unpredictable deflection or premature fragmentation of sleek spitzer-style bullets when making split-second shots through obstruction-choked shooting lanes. Barnes resolves these big-woods hunting challenges by pairing factory-loaded consistency with Sierra’s proven 180-grain Pro-Hunter round-nose projectile, delivering exceptional hydrostatic shock, straight tracking through cover, and rapid expansion down to carbine tracking speeds.
The core technical advantage relies on the projectile's heavy 180-grain Sierra Pro-Hunter Round-Nose (RN) profile. Built with a custom-tapered jacket that thickens progressively toward the base, the jacket maintains a secure mechanical bond with the solid lead core during high-impact acceleration and heavy bone penetration. The broad, blunt round-nose geometry initiates immediate, violent mushrooming upon impact, transferring massive kinetic energy to vital zones while maintaining the core weight needed to punch through tough hide and shoulder structure.
Propelling its 180-grain round-nose bullet at a factory-rated 2,650 FPS muzzle velocity (generating 2,808 ft-lbs of muzzle energy with a 0.240 G1 BC), this Harvest Collection loading provides heavy, close-to-medium range knockdown capabilities. Assembled in premium reloadable virgin brass cases paired with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber pressure, reliable ignition, and smooth cycling across short-action bolt rifles and tracking platforms.
Key Benefits
- Big Woods Round-Nose Profile: Blunt nose geometry resists deflection in light timber and forces immediate, massive energy transfer upon impact.
- Sierra Pro-Hunter Tapered Jacket: Custom jacket thickens toward the base to preserve core bonding and drive deep through heavy tissue.
- Low-Velocity Expansion: Engineered to expand reliably down to carbine tracking speeds when jumped game appears at close range.
- Premium Reloadable Brass: Precision-drawn factory brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers ensure uniform chambering and ignition.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: .308 Winchester (.308 Win)
- Ballistics: 2,650 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 2,808 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy | G1 BC: 0.240
- Projectile: 180 Grain | Sierra Pro-Hunter Round Nose (RN) | Flat Base | Exposed Lead Tip
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer-Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Barnes Harvest Collection (Big Woods Bucks Series)
- Dimensions: Short-Action .308 Winchester SAAMI Geometry | SKU: 32557
- Application: Big Woods Tracking, Still-Hunting, Whitetail Deer, Black Bear, Elk, and Heavy Brush Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Barnes Precision Quality Control Standards
When you are out in the field tracking a trophy buck through thick timber and cedar swamps, having ammunition that cuts through cover and anchors game instantly is everything. Ensure maximum knockdown power and immediate expansion on every tag with Barnes Harvest BWB .308 Win 180gr Pro-Hunter RN ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
