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Prvi Partizan has been turning out rifle ammunition since 1928, and their .308 Winchester 165 grain PSPBT load is a good example of why the brand has stuck around this long. It's a straightforward big game round built with brass cases, a boat tail bullet profile for better downrange stability, and a soft point tip designed to open up on impact without falling apart before it gets the job done.
##What Makes This PPU .308 Win Load Work in the Field
At 2675 fps out of the muzzle, this 165 grain load carries enough velocity and weight to handle deer, hogs, and similarly sized game without much fuss. The boat tail base helps it buck wind a little better than a flat base bullet, which matters if you're taking shots across an open field or a powerline cut. Energy on target stays strong out past 200 yards, giving you a decent margin for shot placement in less than ideal conditions.
##Brass Cases and Boxer Primers on This PSPBT Ammo
Every case here is brass, not steel or lacquered steel like some of PPU's other lines, so it feeds and extracts the way most .308 shooters expect from a hunting round. The Boxer primed cases also mean these are reloadable if you're the type who likes to save your brass and load your own after a hunt. That's a nice bonus for anyone running a bolt gun who wants to build up a stash of fired cases over a season or two.
##Why Hunters Keep Coming Back to PPU .308 Winchester Ammo
PPU built their reputation supplying military and police forces before expanding into the commercial hunting and sporting market, and that background shows in how consistent their ammunition runs box to box. This particular load has become a go to for hunters who want dependable expansion and penetration without paying a premium for a boutique bullet. Twenty rounds per box is enough to sight in, run a few confirmation shots, and still head into the field with a full magazine.
This load is built for medium to large game like deer, hogs, and similarly sized animals. The 165 grain soft point boat tail bullet gives reliable expansion while holding together well enough for good penetration. Most hunters find it plenty capable out to typical woods and field ranges.
Yes, these cases are brass and Boxer primed, so they're a good candidate for reloading once fired. Just check your cases for splits or damage before running them through a resizing die like you would with any reloaded brass. Many handloaders like keeping a stock of PPU brass around since it tends to run consistent.
It should cycle fine in most gas guns chambered in .308 Win or 7.62 NATO since it's loaded to standard pressures with brass cases. As always, it's smart to run a handful through your specific rifle before you head out to make sure everything feeds and ejects the way it should.
PSPBT stands for Pointed Soft Point Boat Tail, which combines an exposed lead tip for expansion with a tapered base for better long range stability compared to a flat base bullet. This is different from PPU's Match line, which uses hollow point boat tail bullets built more for paper punching accuracy than expansion. The PSPBT is really the hunting focused option in their lineup.
| UPC | 8605003812470 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PP3082 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 165 gr |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.35 |
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