Open-Tip Precision with Structural Stability
What the Scorpion System Is
The Gold Country Scorpion Bullet System is built for shooters who prioritize accuracy first, with terminal behavior that follows structure, not spectacle.
Scorpion bullets use an open-tip design — not as an expansion trigger, but as a byproduct of precision manufacturing. There is no exposed lead, and no intent for early upset.
The open tip exists to improve balance, concentricity, and consistency, not to create a hollow-point effect.
Why the Scorpion Exists
Many shooters misunderstand open-tip bullets.
The Scorpion exists to correct that.
An open tip does not mean rapid expansion.
It means manufacturing precision.
By forming the jacket from the base forward and closing it at the nose, weight distribution becomes more uniform — which directly improves in-flight stability and accuracy.
The Scorpion was created for shooters who value predictability before deformation.
Open Tip, Closed Intent
Key Scorpion characteristics:
- Open tip with no exposed lead
- Copper jacketed construction
- Precision-balanced core
- No mechanical expansion trigger
Terminal behavior is governed by:
- Impact velocity
- Jacket thickness
- Resistance encountered
- Bullet orientation at impact
Not by cavities, petals, or polymer components.
Stable Flight, Honest Terminal Behavior
The Scorpion does not attempt to force expansion.
Instead, it delivers:
- Excellent in-flight stability
- Consistent point of impact
- Straight-line penetration
- Minimal deformation unless resistance dictates otherwise
This makes it especially effective for:
- Precision-oriented shooters
- Longer-range applications where accuracy dominates
- Situations where penetration is preferred over expansion
- Shooters who want the bullet to behave as physics dictates
Where the Scorpion Fits
Within the Gold Country Bullet Systems:
- Rhino → maximum crush and penetration
- Badger → structural deformation with petals
- Razorback → delayed deformation at distance
- Viper → natural soft-tip expansion
- Scorpion → precision-first, structure-governed behavior
The Scorpion is the system for shooters who believe accuracy is the first terminal effect.
Scorpion Bullet Index
The following bullets are part of the Gold Country Scorpion Bullet System.
Each entry links to a dedicated product page with full specifications, load data, and referenced testing.
(Additional weights and diameters will appear here as the system expands.)
.224
.243
- .243 Scorpion 95-Grain Open-Tip Flat-Base Component Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 Scorpion 95-Grain Open-Tip Rebated-Boat-Tail Component Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 Scorpion Hunting Bullets — 90-Grain Open Tip Flat Base, 50 Count
- .243 / 6mm Scorpion 100-Grain Low-Drag Hollow-Point Flat-Base Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 / 6mm Scorpion 100-Grain Ultra-Low-Drag Hollow-Point Flat-Base Hunting Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 / 6mm Scorpion 100-Grain Ultra-Low-Drag Hollow-Point Rebated-Boat-Tail Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 / 6mm Scorpion 105-Grain Low-Drag Hollow-Point Flat-Base Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 / 6mm Scorpion 105-Grain Low-Drag Hollow-Point Flat-Base Hunting Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 / 6mm Scorpion 105-Grain Ultra-Low-Drag Hollow-Point Flat-Base Hunting Bullets — 50 Count
- .243 / 6mm Scorpion 105-Grain Ultra-Low-Drag Hollow-Point Rebated-Boat-Tail Bullets — 50 Count
.277
- Gold Country .277 Scorpion 130-Grain Open-Tip Flat-Base Bullets for Precision Handloads — 50 Count
- Gold Country .277 Scorpion 155-Grain Open-Tip RBT Bullets for Precision Handloads — 50 Count
- .277 / .270-Caliber Scorpion 160-Grain Long-Range Low-Drag Hollow-Point Flat-Base Bullets — 50 Count
- .277 / .270-Caliber Scorpion 160-Grain Long-Range Ultra-Low-Drag Hollow-Point Rebated-Boat-Tail Bullets — 50 Count
- .277 / .270-caliber Scorpion 165-Grain Long-range Low-drag Hollow/open Tip Flat Base Bullets — 50 Count
- .277 / 6.8 Western Scorpion 165-Grain Long-range Ultra-low-drag Hollow/open Tip Rebated Boat Tail Bullets — 50 Count
- 6.8 Western Scorpion 165-Grain Long-Range Low-Drag Hollow-Point Flat-Base Bullets — 50 Count
- 6.8 Western Scorpion 175-Grain Long-Range Ultra-Low-Drag Hollow/Open-Tip Rebated-Boat-Tail Bullets — 50 Count
- Gold Country Scorpion 175-Grain Long-Range Low-Drag Hollow/Open-Tip Flat-Base Bullets — 50 Count
.284
- 7mm-08 Remington Scorpion 120-Grain Hollow/Open-Tip Flat-Base .284 Bullets — 50 Count
- Gold Country Scorpion 130-Grain Long-Range Low-Drag Hollow/Open-Tip Flat-Base .284 Bullets — 50 Count
- 7mm-08 Remington 139-Grain Controlled-Expansion Hunting Bullets — Gold Country Scorpion
- 7×57 Mauser 139-Grain Controlled-Expansion Hunting Bullets — Gold Country Scorpion
- Gold Country Scorpion 139-Grain Hollow/Open-Tip Flat-Base .284 Bullets — 50 Count
- 140-Grain .284 Scorpion LD Open-Tip Bullets — Flat Base, 50 Count
- 145-Grain .284 Scorpion LD Open-Tip Bullets — Flat Base, 50 Count
- 150-Grain .284 Scorpion LD Open-Tip Bullets — Flat Base, 50 Count
- 155-Grain .284 Scorpion Open-Tip Bullets — Flat Base, 50 Count
- 155-Grain .284 Scorpion ULD Open-Tip Bullets — Rebated Boat Tail, 50 Count
- 160-Grain .284 Scorpion Open-Tip Bullets — Flat Base, 50 Count
- 165-Grain .284 Scorpion LD Open-Tip Bullets — Flat Base, 50 Count
- 175-Grain .284 Scorpion LR/LD Open-Tip Bullets — Flat Base, 50 Count
- 175-Grain .284 Scorpion Open-Tip Component Bullets for .280 Ackley Improved
- 175-Grain .284 Scorpion Open-Tip Component Bullets for 7mm SAUM
- 175-Grain .284 Scorpion Open-Tip Component Bullets for 7mm WSM
.308
- 135-Grain .308 Scorpion Hollow-Point Component Bullets — 100 Count
- Gold Country Scorpion 180 Grain, .308 Diameter Bullets – Trusted by Precision Shooters
- Gold Country Scorpion 190 Grain, .308 Diameter Bullets – Dial In. Send With Confidence.
- Gold Country Scorpion 190 Grain, .308 Diameter Bullets – The Reloaders’ Standard
- Gold Country Scorpion 190 Grain, .308 Diameter Bullets – Trusted by Precision Shooters