Description

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems
• 7mm Rifle & Bullet Compendium
• 7mm Cartridge Bullet Selection Guide

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

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

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Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Diameter: .284 (7mm)

• Bullet Weight: 175 Grain

• Bullet Type: Open-Tip, Controlled Expansion

• Jacket: Copper

• Core: Soft lead

• Intended Use: Extended-distance hunting, precision hunting

• Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for consistency and concentricity

• Made in: USA

 

 

7mm Remington Magnum / .280 Ackley Improved Performance — Built Into the Bullet

The Gold Country Scorpion 175-grain 7mm (.284) bullet was engineered specifically for modern high-velocity 7mm hunting cartridges such as the 7mm Remington Magnum, .280 Ackley Improved, and 7mm SAUM, where retained velocity, wind resistance, and controlled expansion at extended distances must work together.

Rather than optimizing only for ballistic coefficient or penetration, the Scorpion 175 was designed to deliver predictable terminal expansion at long hunting distances while maintaining the aerodynamic stability required for precision shooting platforms.

 

As shooting distances increase, many hunting bullets face a tradeoff:

• Lighter bullets lose stability and wind resistance

• Heavier bullets retain energy but may over-specialize for penetration

The Scorpion 175 exists to occupy the middle ground.

It provides:

• Greater wind resistance than mid-weight 7mm hunting bullets

• Better retained velocity at distance

• Predictable expansion behavior beyond traditional hunting ranges

• Stable flight through transonic conditions

This bullet prioritizes controlled terminal expansion, not fragmentation or momentum-only penetration.

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Bullet System — Gold Country Scorpion

The Scorpion Bullet System is built for shooters who require terminal reliability without sacrificing long-range flight behavior.

Design characteristics include:

• Open-tip construction for controlled expansion

• Low-drag ogive optimized for extended distances

• Uniform copper jacket

• Soft lead core

• Precision jacket concentricity

The open-tip design supports consistent upset at lower impact velocities, making the Scorpion suitable for ethical hunting at distances where traditional soft points may fail.

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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.

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This Bullet’s Primary Platform Usage

The Scorpion 175-grain .284 is best suited for modern 7mm hunting cartridges where retained velocity and terminal expansion at distance are both required.

Primary platforms include:

• .280 Ackley Improved
  Where velocity and efficiency allow controlled expansion at extended hunting distances.

• 7mm WSM
  For hunters seeking deeper penetration and consistent expansion on larger game.

• 7mm SAUM /
  As a heavier hunting option in short-magnum precision platforms.

This bullet is intended for extended-distance hunting, where predictable expansion matters more than extreme penetration.

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What This Bullet Is Not

For clarity and proper application, this bullet is not intended for:

• Ultra-heavy momentum-only applications

• Match-only precision shooting

• Low-velocity legacy cartridges

• Close-range woods hunting where rapid expansion is preferred

This definition is intentional and protects both shooter and game.

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Where This Bullet Fits

• Gold Country Scorpion Bullet System

• Long-Range 7mm Precision Platforms

• Extended-Distance Hunting Applications

This bullet is supported by Gold Country Ammo compendiums, technical notes, and platform documentation where applicable.

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Referenced in:

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems
• 7mm Rifle & Bullet Compendium
• 7mm Cartridge Bullet Selection Guide

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

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

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Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Diameter: .284 (7mm)

• Bullet Weight: 175 Grain

• Bullet Type: Open-Tip, Controlled Expansion

• Jacket: Copper

• Core: Soft lead

• Intended Use: Extended-distance hunting, precision hunting

• Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for consistency and concentricity

• Made in: USA