.308 | 212gr | Barnes LRX BT Bore Rider

About this bullet

.308 | 212gr | Barnes LRX BT Bore Rider is a bullet made by Barnes. At 212 gr (13.7 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 0.705 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. A twist rate of 1:8.5 is recommended for stable flight; slower twists can under-stabilise this bullet. We currently list 462 load recipes across 4 calibers for this bullet.

Most popular calibers for this bullet

Load data for .308 | 212gr | Barnes LRX BT Bore Rider bullet is available in the following calibers:

• .30 R Blaser
• .300 Lapua Mag.
• .300 Norma Mag.
• .300 PRC

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.