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.308 | 140gr | Merlin Virtus

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Technical Specifications:

Virtus
Bullet Weight:
140.0gr | 9.07g
Bullet Length:
1.15" | 29.2mm
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.8mm
Lead Content:
lead free
Bullet Base:
Boat Tail
Ballistic Coefficient (G1):
0.3
Manufacturer SKU:
Merlin-0.308-140
BID:
BID_10762
Last updated:
10/23/2024
Virtus

The Virtus Merlin line of copper monolithic projectiles has similar characteristics compared to the Virtus Eagle line. This bullet has been developed for a higher ballistic co-efficient in mind resulting in better retained velocity and energy over a longer distance. This bullet will also have less wind drift at extended ranges compared to the Virtus Eagle line of bullets.

Compared to the same weight class of other well-known projectile manufactures, it is second to none with far better terminal performance due to the unique design. It has been created to engage live quarry at extended ethical distances within the prescribed impact velocities.

Most lead projectiles will have good terminal performance at 1800fps impact velocity and higher. Some of the premium lead projectile will perform from even 1600fps impact velocities but have the current issue of contaminating the carcass of any live quarry with lead. Tests for terminal performance have shown that the Virtus Merlin projectile will still preform exceptionally well at impact velocities as low as 1500 feet per second making it very attractive as a non-lead alternative.

Load data for .308 | 140gr | Merlin Virtus bullet available in the following calibers:

.30 BR

.30 BR

.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey

.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey

.30 Nosler

.30 Nosler

.30 R Blaser

.30 R Blaser

.30 Super Fl. H&H

.30 Super Fl. H&H

.30 TC

.30 TC

.30-06 (30-06 Spring., 7.62 x 63)

.30-06 (30-06 Spring., 7.62 x 63)

.30-06 Ackley Improved

.30-06 Ackley Improved

.30-06 R Stief

.30-06 R Stief

.30-378 Weath. Mag.

.30-378 Weath. Mag.

.300 Blaser Mag

.300 Blaser Mag

.300 CR

.300 CR

.300 H & H Mag.

.300 H & H Mag.

.300 Lapua Mag.

.300 Lapua Mag.

.300 Norma Mag

.300 Norma Mag

.300 Precision Rifle Cartridge

.300 Precision Rifle Cartridge

.300 RCM

.300 RCM

.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag

.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag

.300 Rem. Ultra Mag

.300 Rem. Ultra Mag

.300 Savage

.300 Savage

.300 WSM (.300 Win. Short Magnum)

.300 WSM (.300 Win. Short Magnum)

.300 Weath. Mag.

.300 Weath. Mag.

.300 Win. Mag.

.300 Win. Mag.

.307 Win.

.307 Win.

.308 Marlin Express

.308 Marlin Express

.308 Norma Mag.

.308 Norma Mag.

.308 Win. (7.62 x 51)

.308 Win. (7.62 x 51)

.308 Win. Ackley Improved

.308 Win. Ackley Improved

7.62 UKM

7.62 UKM

7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ.

7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ.

7.82 Warbird (Lazzeroni)

7.82 Warbird (Lazzeroni)

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