Lapua MaxTarget .30 175gr – Open Tip Match (GB581)

A precision .30-cal match bullet engineered for stable flight at mid- to long-range. MaxTarget (OTM/BT) blends refined aerodynamics with Lapua’s renowned lot-to-lot consistency, making it a top choice for .308 Win and other .30-calibers from 300 to 1000+ m.

Why shooters pick it (community feedback)

• Excellent lot consistency – tight spreads in weight and base-to-ogive make load tuning straightforward and results repeatable.

• Strong wind performance – a high ballistic coefficient (BC G7 ≈ 0.286) reduces wind drift and carries velocity downrange. Outdoor Wire+1

• Calm transonic behavior – widely praised for staying stable as it slows through the 800–900 m/s region.

• Forgiving to seating depth – shoots well with a modest jump; small tweaks commonly tighten groups.

• Proven precision – well-tuned .308 Win setups often report 0.3–0.6 MOA groups (rifle/load dependent).

• Lapua build quality (Finland) – uniform jackets, clean ogive, and a precise boat-tail are repeatedly highlighted.

Use cases

• PRS, F-Class (TR), long-range target

• Training and matches at 300–1000+ m

• .30-cal cartridges: especially .308 Win, also .30-06, .300 Win Mag, etc. (with suitable twist/velocity)

Key advantages

• Open Tip Match with boat-tail for low drag and repeatability

• BC G7 ≈ 0.286 for flatter flight and less wind drift Outdoor Wire+1

• 175 gr (11.3 g) – a proven sweet spot for long-range .308 Win

• Tight QC that helps yield lower ES/SD in tuned loads (per community reports)

Specifications

• Caliber/Diameter: .30 (7.82 mm)

• Weight: 175 gr (11.3 g)

• Type: OTM (Open Tip Match), BT (boat-tail)

• BC: G7 ≈ 0.286 Outdoor Wire+1

• Manufacturer code: GB581

• Origin: Finland

• Pack size: 100 pcs

Practical tips from the community

• Twist rate: 1:11"–1:10" recommended for full stability in .308 Win.

• Seating depth: start with a moderate jump; refine in 0.02–0.05 mm steps to center the node.

• Popular powders: Vihtavuori N140/N150/N550, Hodgdon Varget (always consult current data).