Swift Scirocco II .30 Cal .308 165 gr Bonded BTS Reloading Bullet

Description

The Swift Scirocco II in .30 caliber is a 165 grain bonded hunting bullet with a .308 diameter, built for handloaders who want long-range reach without giving up terminal punch. It pairs a sleek secant ogive, a 15 degree boat tail base, and the Signature Black Tip into one aerodynamic package that carries energy well past the distances where lesser bullets start to fall apart. With a G1 ballistic coefficient of .470 and a sectional density of .226, it earns its reputation as one of the flatter-shooting tipped hunting bullets you can seat in a case.

What Sets the Scirocco II Apart

The heart of this bullet is Swift's bonded construction. A progressively tapered copper jacket is bonded to a pure lead core, which controls the rate of expansion across a wide band of velocities and keeps the bullet together on impact. That translates to high weight retention, often upward of 80 percent, so you get a reliable wound channel and deep penetration whether you connect up close or stretch things out. The semi-spitzer polymer tip sits in a cavity in the core and starts expansion the moment it hits, yet still opens up at the lower velocities you see at extended range.

Loading the .308 Scirocco II 165 gr

This is a component projectile, not loaded ammunition, so it's meant for reloaders building their own .30 caliber cartridges. The 165 grain weight is a sweet spot for the .308 Winchester, .30-06, and faster .30 cal magnums, balancing velocity and retained energy nicely. There is no cannelure on this bullet, so it's set up for seating to your rifle's preferred depth. The next-generation Scirocco II keeps the exact same profile and load data as the original, so established recipes carry right over.

For whitetail, mule deer, elk, and similar big game at honest distances, the Scirocco II is tough to beat when you want accuracy and controlled expansion in the same package.