FIOCCHI BKW HNTR 300WM 165GR 20/200

Description

The Fiocchi Backwoods Hunter line is built around a straightforward premise: deliver a hunting-grade copper hollow point that performs reliably on big game without the fouling concerns that come with conventional lead-core designs. The 165-grain projectile sits in a practical middle ground for .300 Winchester Magnum — heavy enough to retain energy at distance on deer, elk, and similar-sized animals, while staying light enough to hold a flatter trajectory compared to the heavier 180- and 200-grain options common in this chambering.

The copper hollow point construction is the central design choice here. Because the bullet is monolithic copper rather than a bonded or partitioned lead-core design, it resists fragmentation under the violent expansion that high-velocity magnum rounds produce, and it tends to maintain a higher percentage of its original weight after impact. That weight retention is what drives penetration through bone and heavy muscle tissue, which matters when shot angles on big game are rarely ideal. The hollow point cavity initiates expansion consistently across a range of impact velocities, including at the reduced velocities that come with longer shots.

At a muzzle velocity of 3,100 fps, this load runs fast enough that wind drift and drop are relatively forgiving inside typical hunting distances. Fiocchi loads this in brass cases, making them reloadable for shooters who work up handloads. The 20-round box size keeps range sessions or pre-season load testing practical without committing to a full case quantity.