Barnes Harvest Collection .308 Win 165gr Sierra Tipped GameKing 20rd 32404

The Barnes Harvest Collection .308 Win 165gr Sierra Tipped GameKing is a high-performance evolution for the world’s most versatile short-action cartridge. While the .308 Winchester is prized for its reliability and moderate recoil, many hunters struggle with the "velocity floor"—where traditional soft-point bullets fail to expand once they slow down past the 300-yard mark. This load bridges that gap. By pairing the .308’s legendary consistency with a heavy 165-grain Sierra Tipped GameKing (TGK), Barnes has created a system that delivers match-grade accuracy and devastating terminal authority on trophy whitetail, mule deer, and black bear.

The technical flaw in many classic .308 loads is a bullet that either fragments too aggressively at close range or "pencils" through a target at long range. Barnes solves this by utilizing the 165-grain Sierra TGK. The polymer tip acts as a mechanical wedge, initiating rapid and consistent expansion even at the lower impact speeds found at extended ranges. Backed by a specialized lead-alloy core and a tough copper jacket, you get the surgical precision of a match bullet with the rugged construction needed to drive deep into the vitals and stay together on impact.

In the field, success is a game of stability and retained energy. Traveling at ~2,700 fps, this 165-grain heavy-hitter boasts a high.517 G1 ballistic coefficient, allowing it to fight off crosswinds and maintain its knockdown power far better than lighter 150-grain alternatives. Whether you are hunting the tight timber of the East or the open foothills of the West, the combination of premium Barnes brass and temperature-stable propellant ensures your point of impact remains predictable. It’s a low-recoil, high-performance system that removes the guesswork from the .308 Winchester hunting equation.

Features

• 165-Grain Sierra Tipped GameKing (TGK): A polymer-tipped, boat-tail hunting projectile designed for match-grade precision and massive terminal expansion on medium-to-large game.
• The .30-Caliber "Sweet Spot": The 165gr weight offers the ideal balance of high muzzle velocity and wind-defying sectional density for deep penetration.
• Extended Lethal Envelope: Specifically "tuned" to initiate expansion at lower impact speeds, ensuring an ethical harvest at distances where traditional bullets fail.
• System-Wide Reliability: Engineered to squeeze maximum terminal performance out of both precision bolt-action rifles and AR-10 / MSR platforms.

Technical Specifications

• Ballistics: .308 Winchester | ~2,700 fps | ~2,671 ft-lbs (Muzzle)
• Ballistic Coefficient: .517 (G1) | .260 (G7)
• Projectile: 165 Grain | Sierra Tipped GameKing (TGK) | Boat-Tail
• Cycling: Premium Brass | Boxer Primed | Bolt-Action & AR-10 / Semi-Auto
• Logistics: 20 Rounds per Box | Harvest Collection
• Dimensions: 5.9" x 2.8" x 1.4" | Approx. 1.12 lbs | 32404
• Application: Whitetail & Mule Deer | Black Bear & Hogs | Open-Country & Timber
• Country of Origin: USA

When consistency and terminal reliability are the only things that matter, this is the .308 Winchester load that removes the compromise. Standardize your setup with the Barnes Harvest Collection 165gr TGK from SMKW, your trusted source for field-proven ammunition.