Description

Functional Identity

The Gold Country Viper 175-grain .284 bullet is a low-drag, open-tip projectile designed for shooters who prioritize external ballistics, consistency, and predictable flight behavior at extended distances.

Hand-swaged by Gold Country Ammo, the Viper is built for precision rifle platforms where ballistic efficiency and repeatability matter more than rapid terminal upset.

This is a flight-first bullet — engineered to arrive where it is aimed.

Why This Bullet Exists

The Viper system exists to serve the space between traditional match bullets and hunting projectiles that compromise ballistic efficiency for terminal expansion.

It provides:

• High ballistic efficiency for reduced wind drift

• Stable transonic behavior at extended range

• Uniform jacket and core geometry for shot-to-shot consistency

• A soft lead core that preserves balance without aggressive expansion design

The Viper favors trajectory integrity and precision, not spectacle.

Bullet System: Gold Country Viper

This bullet features:

• Low-drag ogive geometry

• Open-tip design for manufacturing uniformity

• Uniform copper jacket

• Soft lead core

• Flat base geometry optimized for consistency

• Hand-swaged construction for tight weight tolerance

The open tip is not intended as an expansion mechanism — it exists to improve jacket concentricity and balance, enhancing downrange accuracy.

Ballistic Coefficient (Estimated)

Based on bullet weight, diameter, ogive profile, and comparable low-drag .284 projectiles, the following ballistic coefficient estimates apply:

• G1 BC (estimated): ~0.620 – 0.650

• G7 BC (estimated): ~0.310 – 0.325

These values are calculated estimates, not Doppler radar measurements, and are provided for trajectory modeling and comparative reference. Actual BC may vary slightly by velocity window and barrel configuration.

Intended Platforms & Use

Designed for:

• Precision bolt-action rifles

• Long-range competition rifles

• Extended-range hunting applications where shot placement and wind resistance are critical

This bullet is not optimized for short-range expansion or high-velocity fragmentation. It is intended for controlled, predictable flight and precise placement.

Where This Bullet Fits

• Gold Country Viper Bullet System

• Long-range .284 precision platforms

• Competition and distance-oriented hunting loads

• Supported by Gold Country technical notes, compendiums, and load documentation

Referenced in:

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo
Bullet Name: Gold Country Viper
Diameter: .284
Weight: 175 Grain
Bullet Type: Open-tip, low-drag
Jacket: Copper
Core: Soft lead
Base: Flat base
Construction: Hand-swaged
Estimated BC (G1): ~0.620 – 0.650
Estimated BC (G7): ~0.310 – 0.325
Intended Use: Precision shooting, competition, long-range hunting