Description

Functional Identity

The Gold Country Viper 130-grain .284 bullet is a low-drag precision projectile engineered for shooters who prioritize external ballistics, velocity retention, and wind resistance.

Hand-swaged by Gold Country Ammo, the Viper is built for long-range accuracy where flight efficiency matters more than terminal expansion mechanics.

This bullet favors distance, stability, and repeatability.

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Why This Bullet Exists

Long-range shooters using .284-caliber rifles often want:

• Lighter bullets that retain velocity

• Reduced wind drift compared to flat-base designs

• Stable flight at extended distances

• Consistent accuracy across varying conditions

The 130-grain Viper exists to serve shooters who want reach without unnecessary mass, and who understand that precision at distance begins with aerodynamic efficiency.

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Bullet System: Gold Country Viper

The Viper Bullet System is designed around low-drag flight behavior.

Key features include:

• Streamlined ogive optimized for reduced drag

• Open-tip construction for balance and consistency (not expansion-driven)

• Uniform copper jacket

• Soft lead core

• Hand-swaged manufacturing for concentricity and accuracy

The Viper is not designed to promote aggressive expansion.
Its purpose is precision at distance.

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Ballistic Coefficient (Estimated)

Based on geometry, mass distribution, and comparison to similar low-drag 130-grain .284 bullets:

• Estimated G1 BC: ~0.510 – 0.540

• Estimated G7 BC: ~0.255 – 0.270

These estimates reflect the Viper’s low-drag design intent and are provided for modeling and comparative reference.

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Where This Bullet Fits (Primary Platforms)

The Viper 130-grain .284 excels in cartridges where external ballistics dominate performance goals.

• .280 Remington / .280 Ackley Improved
For shooters pushing lighter bullets fast while maintaining wind resistance and trajectory control.

• 7mm-08 Remington
A precision option for shooters extending distance without increasing recoil or bullet weight.

• 7mm Remington Magnum
As a lighter long-range alternative for deer and antelope where flat trajectory and precision outweigh heavy terminal momentum.

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Where This Bullet Fits

• Gold Country Bullet System

• Precision hunting and field applications

• Ammunition systems requiring controlled, predictable terminal behavior

• Supported by Gold Country technical notes and compendiums where applicable

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Referenced in:

• Gold Country Viper Bullet System
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems

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Cartridge	Powder	Charge	Velocity	COAL	Source
7mm-08 Rem	IMR 4064	38.0-41.0 gr	2600-2750 fps	2.800"	Hornady Manual

Specifications

Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo
Bullet Name: Gold Country Viper
Diameter: .284
Weight: 130 Grain
Bullet Type: Low-drag precision bullet
Terminal Behavior: Not expansion-focused
Jacket: Copper
Core: Soft lead
Construction: Hand-swaged
Estimated BC (G1): ~0.510 – 0.540
Estimated BC (G7): ~0.255 – 0.270
Intended Use: Long-range precision, extended-distance hunting