The Sig Sauer Elite Hunter .308 Winchester 165-grain Tipped GameKing Brass 20-round box is a premier centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for medium-to-large game hunting where long-range aerodynamic efficiency, retained energy, and controlled terminal expansion are required. A common friction point with conventional .308 hunting ammunition is balancing downrange flight performance with reliable expansion, where soft point bullets either shed velocity too quickly or over-expand prematurely on impact. Sig Sauer resolves this performance trade-off by loading Sierra's high-BC Tipped GameKing projectile, which pairs a slick polymer tip with a controlled-expansion jacket structure to ensure flat flight and deep, lethal penetration.
The primary technical advantage centers on the advanced engineering of the 165-grain Sierra Tipped GameKing projectile. Featuring a translucent polymer tip and a streamlined boat-tail base, the bullet achieves a high 0.530 G1 ballistic coefficient that drastically reduces atmospheric drag and wind deflection. Upon impact, the polymer tip acts as a mechanical wedge, driving backward into the lead core to initiate uniform, rapid expansion, while the tough, concentric jacket retains structural integrity to ensure the projectile drives deep through hide, muscle, and bone.
Launching its 165-grain polymer-tipped projectile at a potent muzzle velocity of 2,840 FPS, this .308 Win load preserves massive downrange kinetic energy and maintains laser-flat trajectories across typical big game distances. Assembled in premium, precision-drawn virgin brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers and temperature-stable propellants, it delivers uniform internal chamber pressures and velocity stability regardless of environmental conditions. It is an ideal choice for whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, and black bear hunting.
Key Benefits
- Sierra Tipped GameKing Projectile: Combines a polymer tip for mechanical expansion initiation with a heavy lead core for deep penetration.
- High 0.530 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined boat-tail profile minimizes air drag and crosswind drift to maintain velocity downrange.
- Temperature-Stable Propellants: Ensures repeatable ignition and uniform velocities across extreme environmental hot and cold shifts.
- Premium Reloadable Brass: Precision-drawn virgin brass cases provide consistent neck tension, smooth cycling, and reliable extraction.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .308 Winchester | 2,840 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.530 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Big Game Hunting Profile
- Projectile: 165 Grain | Sierra Tipped GameKing (TGK) | Polymer Tip | Boat-Tail Base | Concentric Lead Core Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Sig Sauer Elite Hunter Series
- Dimensions: Standard .308 Win Geometry | Short-Action Bolt & Semi-Auto Rifle Configuration | SKU: E308TH220
- Application: Big Game Hunting, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, and Black Bear
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Sig Sauer Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
SMKW remains a consistent source for verified, performance-driven ammunition, supplying loads that meet strict technical standards for hunters who depend on repeatable ballistic results.
