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If you want ammunition that just works without the marketing hype, this is it. Fiocchi loads these rounds with Barnes Tipped Triple Shock bullets, all-copper projectiles built for hunting rather than range plinking. The 168-grain weight gives you the penetration advantage you need on bigger game while staying fast enough for reliable expansion.
The polymer tip serves two jobs at once. It improves the ballistic coefficient for better long-range flight and, more importantly, it triggers expansion the moment the bullet hits your target. When that tip gets driven back into the nose cavity, the bullet peels into four razor-sharp petals that hit way harder than a standard hollow point. You get expansion that starts instantly at any reasonable hunting velocity, not just at close range. The all-copper body holds its weight through bone and heavy muscle, which means better penetration and less fragmentation compared to softer bullets.
Fiocchi built this round with precision-formed brass cases, clean-burning powders, and quality primers. The grooves cut into the bullet shank serve as relief valves that let the copper expand as it travels down your barrel, which reduces pressure spikes and improves accuracy. These aren't bargain-bin seconds you're getting either. The Extrema line represents Fiocchi's hunting ammunition, tested daily in extreme heat and cold to make sure you get the same performance whether you're hunting in September or January.
Twenty grains of this ammunition in a 168-grain load creates muzzle energy of 2659 foot-pounds at 2670 fps. That velocity keeps the bullet subsonic well past 900 yards, which matters if you hunt at distance. The ballistic coefficient of 0.47 means less wind drift and flatter trajectory than heavier hunting loads. For deer and hog hunting inside 600 yards, this load delivers clean, reliable terminal performance with penetration that won't quit.
The Tipped TSX adds a polymer tip that boosts ballistic coefficient for better long-range flight and wind resistance. The tip also initiates expansion more reliably on impact by being driven back into the redesigned nose cavity, giving you faster, more consistent mushrooming across a wider range of impact velocities. If you're buying this load for hunting past 300 yards or in windy conditions, the tipped version is worth it.
The 168-grain load works well for deer, hog, and antelope at normal hunting distances. For elk or larger animals, consider stepping up to a heavier load when you can. The sectional density of the 168-grain bullet is solid for penetration, but the lighter weight means less energy on impact compared to 180-grain or 190-grain alternatives. If you're specifically after bigger game, those heavier weights give you more insurance.
Yes, Fiocchi uses standard boxer-primed brass that's good for reloading. The brass quality is solid, which is one reason Fiocchi ammunition works well as a starting point if you want to hand-load your own 308 rounds. Just inspect each case before reloading, like you would with any used brass.
With a 0.47 ballistic coefficient and 2670 fps muzzle velocity, this ammunition stays effective well past 500 yards. The Barnes TTSX maintains enough velocity and expansion capability to roughly 950+ yards, though realistic hunting conditions and energy transfer considerations typically limit practical use to around 600 yards. Wind drift becomes a factor past 400 yards, so long-range hunting requires proper shooting skills and realistic distance judgment.
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Copper |
| Cost per Round | 2.60 |
| Grains | 168 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 308TTSX |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 762344710792 |
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