Lapua 308 Winchester Ammo 170 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 4317596

Lapua 308 Winchester Ammo 170 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 4317596

With 0 reviews posted so far, this Lapua 308 Winchester ammo is ready for feedback from shooters who know the platform. The key spec is the 170 grain Full Metal Jacket Lock Base bullet, a Lapua FMJBT design made for tactical use, mid-range training, and long-range shooting.

It is loaded in brass cases with Boxer centerfire primers and a listed muzzle velocity of 2756 fps.

Why Shooters Choose Lapua 308 Winchester

• Lock Base FMJBT Construction: The 170 grain Full Metal Jacket boat tail uses Lapua’s Lock Base concept, combining jacketed construction, boat tail shape, and a patented base design as described by the manufacturer.
• Tactical Application: Lapua lists this cartridge for LE / Mil operations, making it a purpose-built choice within the Lapua ammo lineup for tactical rifle use.
• High-Velocity Profile: The listed muzzle velocity is 2756 fps, supporting Lapua’s description of this load as a high-velocity 308 Winchester option for flat shooting.
• Mid-Range and Long-Range Use: Manufacturer guidance supports this cartridge for mid-range and long-range shooting, where stable FMJBT construction and consistent rifle setup matter.
• Brass and Boxer Components: Brass cases and Boxer centerfire primers are familiar to many 308 Winchester shooters and align with common expectations for quality rifle ammunition.
• Practical Packaging: Available as a Box of 20 or Case of 600, this load fits both smaller purchases and case planning for qualified training needs.

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What is the muzzle velocity of Lapua 308 Winchester 170 grain Full Metal Jacket?

The listed muzzle velocity is 2756 fps. Muzzle energy is Not Provided in the verified specs, so it should not be assumed from this product page.

Is this Lapua ammo FMJ or FMJBT?

The verified bullet type is Full Metal Jacket, and Lapua describes the projectile as a Lock Base Full Metal Jacket boat tail. FMJBT means the bullet has a full metal jacket profile with a boat tail shape.

What is Lapua 308 Winchester 170 grain Full Metal Jacket intended for?

Lapua states that this Lock Base cartridge is for tactical applications, including LE / Mil use. The manufacturer also lists it as suitable for mid-range and long-range shooting.

What case and primer does this 308 Winchester ammunition use?

The verified specs list a brass case and a Boxer centerfire primer. Those are common component details shoppers check when comparing 308 Winchester rifle ammunition.

Is this an expanding hunting load?

The brief identifies the projectile as Full Metal Jacket, not an expanding bullet. Use should be guided by the firearm, the range rules, and the manufacturer-stated tactical and range-oriented role.

How is this Lapua ammo packaged?

The verified packaging is Box of 20 / Case of 600. That gives shoppers a smaller box option and a case option when planning around the same load.

About Lapua 308 Winchester

Lapua 308 Winchester ammunition in this load is built around the 170 grain Lock Base Full Metal Jacket boat tail bullet. In general, an FMJ bullet places a jacket around the projectile for feeding and range use, while a boat tail shape can support aerodynamic efficiency in rifle shooting.

Lapua’s manufacturer copy adds that the patented base design is part of the Lock Base concept. The intended role is tactical, including LE / Mil operations, with suitability for mid-range and long-range shooting.

This is not described as expanding hunting or self-defense ammunition; it is an FMJBT rifle cartridge for shooters who want Lapua’s high-velocity 308 Winchester configuration and verified component details.

Choose this 308 Winchester load if you want Lapua ammo with a 170 grain FMJBT Lock Base bullet, brass case construction, and manufacturer-stated tactical intent. For training plans, department use, or stocking the same cartridge by the case, consider the case-format bulk ammo option within the broader Lapua lineup.

Technical Specifications

Mpn	4317596
Manufacturer	Lapua Ammo
Platform	Rifle
Ammo type	Full Metal Jacket
Caliber	308 WINCHESTER AMMO
Grain weight	170
Quantity per package	Box of 20 / Case of 600
Muzzle velocity	2756 fps
Case type	Brass
Primer type normalized	Centerfire / Boxer
Reloadable	Yes
Staked primer	Yes

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