Description

Functional Identity

The Gold Country Viper 150-grain .284 bullet is a spitzer lead-tip, low-drag precision projectile designed for shooters who want greater wind stability and retained velocity than traditional 140-grain bullets—without stepping into ultra-heavy or extreme-BC designs.

This bullet exists for distance-biased shooting, where flight efficiency matters more than raw speed or terminal engineering.

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Why This Bullet Exists

Many shooters outgrow the 140-grain class but do not want the recoil, drop, or velocity loss associated with heavier 160-plus-grain bullets.

The Viper 150 fills that gap.

It provides:

• Increased sectional density over 140-grain bullets

• Improved wind resistance at extended distances

• More stable flight in cross-wind conditions

• Predictable external ballistics without ULD complexity

This bullet favors trajectory control and consistency, not expansion timing or mass-driven penetration.

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Bullet System — Gold Country Viper

The Viper Bullet System is built around external ballistic efficiency and repeatable precision.

Key design characteristics:

• Spitzer lead-tip profile for reduced drag

• Optimized ogive geometry for stable long-range flight

• Flat-base construction for consistent launch behavior

• Uniform copper jacket

• Soft lead core

• Hand-swaged concentricity for accuracy consistency

The Viper system emphasizes flight predictability, allowing shooters to trust their dope and wind calls at distance.

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Ballistic Coefficient (Estimated)

Based on weight, ogive length, and spitzer lead-tip geometry, the Viper 150 falls into a high-efficiency practical long-range class for .284 bullets.

Estimated ballistic coefficients:

• Estimated G1 BC: ~0.565 – 0.595

• Estimated G7 BC: ~0.285 – 0.305

These values reflect a bullet optimized for wind resistance and downrange stability, not extreme ULD specialization.

Final BC values may vary slightly depending on jacket and tip uniformity.

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This Bullet’s Primary Platform Usage

The Viper 150-grain .284 is best suited for modern bolt-action and single-feed platforms where longer-range flight efficiency outweighs terminal mechanics.

Primary Platforms

• .280 Ackley Improved
  A strong pairing where velocity and BC retention combine for extended-range precision.

• 7mm Remington Magnum
  Well-suited for shooters seeking reduced wind drift at longer distances.

• 7mm SAUM / 7mm WSM
  A precision-oriented option for short-magnum platforms emphasizing ballistic efficiency.

• 7mm-08 Remington (longer barrels)
  For shooters prioritizing wind stability over maximum muzzle velocity.

This bullet is intended for long-range target shooting and distance-biased hunting, where shot placement and predictability matter most.

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IMPORTANT NOTE — Not for Tube-Feed Use

This bullet uses a spitzer lead-tip profile and is not safe for tubular magazine rifles.

Do not use this bullet in tube-fed platforms.

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Design Focus Clarification

The Gold Country Viper system prioritizes external ballistic efficiency and trajectory consistency.

While capable of effective terminal performance, this design does not center on engineered expansion timing, mass-driven penetration, or extreme ULD specialization.

Its role is precision flight—placing shots accurately and predictably at distance.

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Where This Bullet Fits

• Gold Country Viper Bullet System

• Distance-Biased 7mm Platforms

• Long-Range Precision Shooting

This bullet is supported by Gold Country Ammo compendiums, technical notes, platform documentation, and related ammunition offerings.

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Referenced in:

• Gold Country Bullet Systems
• Gold Country Ammunition Systems

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Cartridge	Powder	Charge	Velocity	COAL	Source
7mm Rem Mag	IMR 4831	58.5-61.5 gr	2900-3050 fps	3.290"	Hornady Manual

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Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Diameter: .284 (7mm)

• Bullet Weight: 150 Grain

• Bullet Type: Spitzer Lead Tip, Flat-Base

• Jacket: Copper

• Core: Soft lead

• Intended Use: Long-range precision, trajectory-focused shooting

• Manufacturing: Hand-swaged for consistency and concentricity

• Quantity: 50 bullets per box

• Made in: USA