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The Lapua Scenar-L in 155 grain is one of those bullets that has quietly earned a spot in the ammo boxes of serious .308 competitors for decades. It's an open tip match (OTM) design with a long boat tail and a gentle ogive, and it carries the reference-standard reputation Lapua built with its brass. If you handload for a .308 Win and want a bullet that rewards careful load development, this is a strong one to build a load around.
The Scenar-L is the refined version of the original Scenar, with the "L" pointing to an updated ogive that improves the ballistic coefficient without changing the core match architecture. This .308 diameter bullet runs a G1 BC right around 0.460 and a G7 near 0.230, which is genuinely impressive for a 155 grain pill. Lapua holds tight jacket concentricity and weight variation from bullet to bullet, and that consistency is what shows up on paper as smaller extreme spread and lower standard deviation over a string. In plain terms, more uniform bullets leave the muzzle at more consistent velocities and fly a more consistent line downrange.
This weight class was born from Palma and fullbore shooting, where bullets are held to 155 grains, so the Scenar-L has a long track record from 800 out to 1000 yards. Reloaders have had excellent results across a range of .308 barrels, with Varget and 4064 being longtime favorites for pushing these in the 2850 to 2950 fps range from a 26 inch tube. The bullet appreciates being driven fairly hard to stay supersonic at distance, and it does well in the common 1:10 through 1:13 twists you'll find on precision .308 rifles.
Whether you're chasing X-ring hits in a match or just want a bullet that holds tight groups when you do your part, the 155 grain Scenar-L is a classic for good reason. Start low, work up carefully, and let your barrel tell you where it likes to shoot.
It stabilizes well across the common precision .308 twists, with shooters reporting good results in everything from 1:10 to 1:13 barrels. To keep it solidly supersonic all the way to 1000 yards, a faster twist tends to pair best with the velocity you'll want. As always, run it through a stability check for your specific barrel and load.
No, this is a dedicated match projectile, not a controlled-expansion hunting bullet. The hollow point at the tip is an accuracy manufacturing feature, not an expansion mechanism, so its jacket is not designed for terminal performance on game. Reach for it when the goal is tight groups on paper or steel.
Handloaders commonly push it into the 2850 to 2950 fps range from a 26 inch .308 barrel, which keeps it supersonic out past 1000 yards. Popular powders include Varget and IMR 4064, and the bullet generally likes being driven fairly hard. Always start with a reduced charge and work up while watching for pressure signs in your rifle.
All three are respected 155 grain match options built for the same Palma and fullbore application, and no single one is dramatically better across the board. The Scenar-L stands out for Lapua's very tight jacket concentricity and weight uniformity, which helps with consistent velocities and BC. Which one shoots best usually comes down to your individual barrel, so testing is worth the effort.
| UPC | 6418267300964 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 4PL7063 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.23 |
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