.308 | 155gr | Hornady A-MAX

Our reloading data for the .308 | 155gr | Hornady A-MAX bullet covers a total of 36 suitable calibers and 0 load recipes

The Hornady A-Max bullet features a sleek, secant ogive profile with a sharp polymer tip, engineered for superior aerodynamics and maximum accuracy. It is not lead-free, as it contains a lead core with a precision AMP copper jacket. Renowned for its exceptional ballistic coefficient, the A-Max is most suitable for long-range target shooting and precision competition, delivering consistent performance for marksmen seeking tight groups and unrivaled consistency on paper targets.

About this bullet

.308 | 155gr | Hornady A-MAX is a bullet made by Hornady. At 155 gr (10.0 g) and a diameter of 0.308'' (7.82 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.435 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. A twist rate of 1:14.0 is recommended for stable flight; slower twists can under-stabilise this bullet.

Load data for .308 | 155gr | Hornady A-MAX bullet is available in the following calibers:

Safety notes

All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.