Description

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems
• 7mm Rifle & Bullet Compendium
• .280 Ackley Improved Cartridge Guide
• (7mm / .284) 175 Grain Class Guide

Bullet profile not found for: Gold Country Scorpion 175gr .284

Load data not found for: Gold Country Scorpion 175gr .284

Specifications

Bullet Diameter: .284 (7mm)
Bullet Weight: 175 Grain
Bullet Type: Open-Tip Controlled Expansion
Jacket: Precision copper jacket
Core: Soft lead
Use: Extended-distance hunting
Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for concentricity
Made in: USA

Built for the efficiency of the .280 Ackley Improved

The Gold Country Scorpion 175-grain 7mm (.284) bullet was engineered for high-efficiency modern hunting cartridges such as the .280 Ackley Improved, where retained velocity, aerodynamic stability, and controlled terminal expansion must perform together across extended hunting distances.

The .280 Ackley Improved occupies a unique performance window — combining excellent case efficiency with velocities capable of maintaining expansion thresholds well past traditional hunting ranges. The Scorpion 175 was designed specifically to operate inside this performance envelope, delivering reliable expansion while maintaining the ballistic efficiency needed for precision hunting platforms.

Functional Purpose

Many hunting bullets are optimized either for rapid expansion or extreme penetration. The Scorpion 175 is designed to provide the balanced middle ground required by .280 Ackley Improved shooters:

• Stable flight across extended distances
• Consistent expansion at reduced impact velocities
• Deep, controlled penetration on medium-to-large game
• Reliable performance through transonic flight regions

The open-tip controlled-expansion design promotes uniform upset without sacrificing structural integrity, ensuring predictable terminal behavior when shot placement matters most.

Platform Compatibility

Primary cartridge application:

• .280 Ackley Improved

Also suitable for:

• 7mm Remington Magnum
• 7mm SAUM
• 7mm WSM

(See dedicated listings for cartridge-specific guidance)

Ballistic Coefficient (Estimated)

At 175 grains, the Scorpion occupies the upper end of practical 7mm hunting bullets, balancing BC with terminal behavior.

Estimated ballistic coefficients:

• Estimated G1 BC: ~0.600 – 0.640

• Estimated G7 BC: ~0.300 – 0.320

These values reflect a long-range hunting-capable bullet rather than a pure match or ULD design.

Final BC values vary with exact ogive geometry and meplat dimensions.

Referenced in:

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems
• 7mm Rifle & Bullet Compendium
• .280 Ackley Improved Cartridge Guide
• (7mm / .284) 175 Grain Class Guide

Bullet profile not found for: Gold Country Scorpion 175gr .284

Load data not found for: Gold Country Scorpion 175gr .284

Specifications

Bullet Diameter: .284 (7mm)
Bullet Weight: 175 Grain
Bullet Type: Open-Tip Controlled Expansion
Jacket: Precision copper jacket
Core: Soft lead
Use: Extended-distance hunting
Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for concentricity
Made in: USA