Description
When the hunt calls for a heavier penetration-first bullet
A heavier hunting bullet is useful only if its construction matches the shot you are preparing for. The 190-grain .308 Razorback is for the handloader who wants a heavy .30-caliber bullet designed to stay together through initial resistance, keep penetrating, and then deform progressively as resistance builds. That sequence is the reason to choose Razorback over a fast-opening soft point.
Its serrated jacket provides planned places for deformation to begin while the nose remains lead supported. The flat bottom completes the construction of this exact bullet. The 190-grain weight makes it a deliberate heavier-class choice; it does not by itself prove a particular terminal result or make every .30-caliber cartridge a suitable home for it.
Which hunting problem does it answer?
Choose this Razorback if you are concerned that early upset could use up penetration before the bullet reaches the intended depth. Choose a Viper lead-tip soft point when earlier opening is what you want. Choose a Scorpion open tip when precision-first flight, rather than this hunting deformation sequence, is the reason for the load. The Razorback Bullet System explains Gold Country’s design purpose in more depth.
Gold Country hand swages Razorback bullets in small batches. That keeps forming and inspection of the serrated-jacket design close to the maker, so the reason to buy is the specific hunting behavior pursued by the design, not a broad promise about all heavy bullets.
What you receive
- 50 bullets for handloading, not loaded ammunition
- 190 grains; .308-inch diameter
- Razorback serrated tip and flat bottom
The original bullet-profile and load-data sections remain below.
No profile found for this bullet.
| Cartridge | Powder | Charge | Velocity | COAL | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Winchester | IMR 4064 | 40.0-43.0 gr | 2550-2750 fps | 2.830" | Sierra Manual |
| 300 PRC | H1000 | 75.0-78.5 gr | 2800-2980 fps | 3.700" | Berger Manual |
| 308 Winchester | IMR 4064 | 41.0-43.5 gr | 2550-2700 fps | 2.800" | Berger / Nosler Match Equivalent |
| 30-30 Winchester | H335 | 30.0-32.0 gr | 1950-2100 fps | 2.550" | Lee Manual |
| 30-30 Winchester | H335 | 30.0-32.0 gr | 1950-2100 fps | 2.550" | Lee Manual |






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