Description

Functional Identity

The Gold Country Scorpion 150-grain .284 bullet is a controlled-expansion hunting projectile designed for shooters who want reliable terminal performance at extended distances, without sacrificing accuracy or stability in modern 7mm platforms.

This bullet exists where flight efficiency must still end in dependable expansion.

It is not a match bullet. It is not momentum-only. It is a distance-capable hunting bullet built for ethical outcomes.

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Why This Bullet Exists

Many hunters step beyond 140 grains seeking:

• greater sectional density

• improved downrange energy

• more margin on larger game

But heavier bullets often create new problems:

• inconsistent expansion at distance

• excessive recoil

• unnecessary penetration without effective upset

The Scorpion 150 exists to resolve that tradeoff.

It provides:

• Predictable expansion across a wide velocity window

• Balanced penetration suitable for deer through elk-class game

• Stable external ballistics without ULD complexity

• Confidence at both moderate and extended hunting distances

This bullet favors terminal certainty, not extremes.

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Bullet System — Gold Country Scorpion

The Scorpion Bullet System is engineered to manage how the bullet behaves on impact, not just how it flies.

Key design characteristics:

• Open-tip construction for consistent expansion behavior

• Low-drag ogive optimized for real-world hunting distances

• Flat-base geometry for stable launch and forgiving load development

• Uniform copper jacket

• Soft lead core

• Hand-swaged concentricity for repeatable accuracy

The Scorpion design advances intact, then expands predictably under resistance — producing controlled upset rather than explosive fragmentation.

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Ballistic Coefficient (Estimated)

Based on weight, open-tip geometry, and flat-base construction, the Scorpion 150 offers efficient flight while prioritizing terminal behavior.

Estimated ballistic coefficients:

• Estimated G1 BC: ~0.545 – 0.575

• Estimated G7 BC: ~0.275 – 0.295

These values reflect a bullet optimized for real hunting distances, not extreme ULD specialization.

Actual BC values may vary slightly based on jacket and meplat geometry.

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This Bullet’s Primary Platform Usage

The Scorpion 150-grain .284 is best suited for modern hunting platforms where reliable expansion at distance is required.

Primary Platforms

• .280 Ackley Improved
  A strong pairing for extended-distance hunting where velocity retention supports consistent expansion.

• 7mm Remington Magnum
  Well-suited for longer shots on larger game where controlled expansion matters more than raw speed.

• 7mm SAUM / 7mm WSM
  A capable option for short-magnum platforms emphasizing downrange terminal reliability.

• 7mm-08 Remington (appropriate distances)
  For hunters seeking heavier bullets with dependable expansion rather than speed.

This bullet is intended for distance-capable hunting, where flight efficiency must end in predictable terminal behavior.

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Design Focus Clarification

The Gold Country Scorpion system prioritizes engineered terminal expansion.

While externally efficient, this bullet is not designed for extreme ULD roles.

Its purpose is simple and deliberate: arrive accurately — then expand reliably.

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Where This Bullet Fits

• Gold Country Scorpion Bullet System

• Distance-Capable Hunting Applications

• Medium-to-Large Game in 7mm Platforms

This bullet is supported by Gold Country Ammo compendiums, technical notes, platform documentation, and related ammunition offerings.

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Referenced in:

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems

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Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Diameter: .284 (7mm)

• Bullet Weight: 150 Grain

• Bullet Type: Open-Tip, Flat-Base, Controlled Expansion

• Jacket: Copper

• Core: Soft lead

• Intended Use: Distance-capable hunting, controlled expansion

• Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for consistency and concentricity

• Quantity: 50 bullets per box

• Made in: USA