Description

WHAT this bullet is

The Gold Country Scorpion 175-grain is a maximum-weight, long-for-caliber .277-diameter Ultra Low Drag bullet engineered specifically for the 6.8 Western, where fast twist rates and modern chamber geometry allow bullet designs that were never viable in legacy .270 platforms.

This is not a stretched hunting bullet.
It is not a traditional .270 projectile pushed beyond its limits.

It is a purpose-built heavy ULD bullet designed to operate where the 6.8 Western was always meant to excel: high stability, wind resistance, and controlled flight at distance.

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WHO this bullet is for

This bullet is intended for shooters who:

• Run 6.8 Western rifles with fast-twist barrels

• Want the heaviest practical .277 bullet for the platform

• Prioritize wind performance over velocity

• Shoot long-range in open terrain

• Value stability and predictability more than trajectory charts

This bullet is for shooters who understand that the 6.8 Western is not about chasing speed — it’s about controlling the bullet once it leaves the muzzle.

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WHERE it performs best

• 6.8 Western rifles with modern fast twists

• Long-range hunting scenarios

• Precision field shooting in wind-affected environments

• Extended distances where retained velocity matters

• Conditions where lighter bullets lose stability or drift excessively

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WHY this bullet exists

The 6.8 Western was created because traditional .277 bullets were no longer sufficient for modern long-range shooting.

Lighter bullets:

• Lose velocity sooner

• Drift more in wind

• Become increasingly sensitive beyond mid-range distances

The Scorpion 175-grain exists to maximize what the cartridge allows — not what legacy standards restricted.

This bullet occupies the upper boundary of usable mass for the 6.8 Western while remaining stable, predictable, and efficient.

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WHY the rebated boat-tail matters at this weight

At heavier weights, base geometry becomes critical.

The rebated boat-tail design provides:

• Reduced base drag without erratic seating behavior

• Consistent gas sealing at ignition

• Improved efficiency compared to flat-base designs

• Stable pressure behavior in modern chambers

This design allows a very long bullet to remain manageable during loading and consistent in flight.

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WHY 175 grains works in the 6.8 Western

At 175 grains, this bullet represents the top end of the cartridge’s functional envelope:

• Exceptional sectional density

• Outstanding wind resistance

• High retained velocity at distance

• Stable behavior through the transonic region

This weight favors control and forgiveness — especially when conditions are less than ideal.

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HOW it is constructed

• Copper jacket over a lead core

• Ultra Low Drag ogive geometry

• Rebated boat-tail base

• Hand-swaged for concentricity and uniformity

• Built for modern long-range pressure curves

Every design choice supports flight stability, consistency, and real-world usability, not theoretical extremes.

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ESTIMATED ballistic coefficients (honest and conservative)

Based on bullet length, ogive profile, mass distribution, and comparison to known modern ULD designs in this weight class:

• Estimated G1 BC: ~0.670 – 0.700

• Estimated G7 BC: ~0.335 – 0.350

These estimates reflect practical field performance, not optimistic lab values. Actual BC varies by velocity band and barrel configuration.

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Barrel Twist Guidance (Recommended)

This bullet is designed for modern fast-twist .277 barrels, as specified for the 6.8 Western platform.

• Optimal twist: 1:7″ – 1:7.5″

• Acceptable / may stabilize: 1:8″ (velocity, altitude, and barrel quality dependent)

• Not recommended: Slower than 1:8″

Due to its length and Ultra Low Drag geometry, this bullet requires fast twist rates to achieve full stability. Rifles with slower twist barrels may not stabilize this bullet adequately, particularly at lower velocities or in dense air.

This guidance reflects bullet design intent, not a performance guarantee, and assumes standard 6.8 Western operating velocities.

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HOW it behaves in flight and on impact

In flight, the Scorpion 175 delivers:

• Excellent wind deflection resistance

• Stable long-range behavior

• Smooth transonic transition

On impact, the lead-core construction provides reliable energy transfer and penetration, making it suitable for:

• Long-range hunting

• Precision field shooting

• Target applications where consistency matters

This bullet does not depend on extreme velocity or fragile tip designs to perform.

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WHERE this bullet fits in the Gold Country system

This bullet aligns directly with principles outlined in:

• Gold Country Bullet Systems

• Gold Country Scorpion Bullet System
• ULD Bullets, Custom Grains, and Match Precision

• Long-Range Ammunition Using Gold Country Scorpion

• Long-Range Bullet Geometry — Technical Note

• Cartridge-Driven Bullet Design — 6.8 Western

Those references exist because bullets like this follow cartridge intent rather than fight it.

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WHEN to choose the 175-grain over the 165-grain

Choose the 175-grain Scorpion if you want:

• Maximum wind resistance

• Heavier retained energy at distance

• Greater stability beyond mid-range

• Performance in open terrain and challenging conditions

Choose the 165-grain if you want a slightly flatter trajectory and broader velocity window.

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Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Line: Gold Country Scorpion™

• Diameter: .277

• Weight: 175 Grains

• Profile: Ultra Low Drag

• Base: Rebated Boat Tail

• Jacket: Copper

• Core: Lead

• Primary Cartridge: 6.8 Western

• Application: Long-Range Hunting & Precision Target

• Manufacturing: Hand-Swaged

• Origin: Made in USA

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Cartridge	Powder	Charge	Velocity	COAL	Source
6.8 Western	H4831SC	55.5-59.5 gr	2650-2845 fps	2.940"	Hodgdon
.277 Fury	H1000	58.0-62.0 gr	2700-2860 fps	2.950"	Berger Manual