The Hornady 3037 Traditional bullets deliver consistent accuracy and reliable performance for .30 caliber rifles. These 150-grain full metal jacket boat tail projectiles feature Hornady's precision manufacturing standards that serious shooters depend on for target practice and training applications.
What Makes This Different
Hornady's Traditional line uses a lead core with a gilding metal jacket that maintains structural integrity through barrel rifling and impact. The boat tail design reduces drag coefficient by approximately 15% compared to flat-base bullets, extending effective range and improving ballistic coefficient. Quality control processes ensure weight variance stays within ±0.3 grains across the entire production run.
Key Features
- 150-grain weight optimized for .30-06, .308 Winchester, and similar cartridges
- Full metal jacket construction prevents lead fouling in barrel rifling
- Boat tail base design improves long-range ballistic performance
- Gilding metal jacket provides consistent expansion characteristics
- Lead core delivers reliable weight retention through various media
- Precision manufacturing maintains concentricity within 0.0015 inches
- 100-count packaging reduces per-round cost for high-volume shooters
These bullets perform effectively in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered in .30 caliber cartridges. The 150-grain weight strikes an optimal balance between velocity retention and wind deflection for distances up to 600 yards. FMJ construction makes them suitable for range training where lead-free zones require jacketed projectiles, while the boat tail profile maintains supersonic flight longer than conventional designs.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .308 inch (30 caliber)
- Weight: 150 grains
- Construction: Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)
- Jacket Material: Gilding metal
- Core Material: Lead
- Ballistic Coefficient: Approximately 0.408 (G1)
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing Company
- Country of Origin: United States
Hornady's reputation for consistent bullet manufacturing translates directly to improved group sizes and predictable trajectory performance. The Traditional line provides proven reliability without premium pricing, making it an intelligent choice for shooters who demand quality components for their handloaded ammunition.