HSM 175gr HPBT Match – Test Results

Manufacturer: Hunting Shack Munitions

Date Fired: 24 July 2015
Time Test Began: 0921
Range: Deer Creek Shooting Complex
Wind: 0-3 MPH
Temperature: 65° F
Elevation: 3200′ ASL
Lot Number: 0720-8CH

Factory Velocity: 2600 fps
Product Number: 308-4
Purchase Price: $23.21 USD
Bullet Used: Sierra 175gr BTHP Matchking
Ballistic Coefficient: .496 (.505 above 2800 fps)

FN SPR A3G Test Results
Average VelocityStandard DeviationExtreme SpreadAccuracy w/flyersAccuracy no flyersBest Group
2680 fps25.3587.640″.640″.590″
  • Very consistent group sizes
  • The extreme spread and standard deviation were high, as was average velocity
  • Accuracy was good in the FN, very serviceable load, especially with high velocity for long range use.
Snowy Mountain Rifles Paladin Test Results
Average VelocityStandard DeviationExtreme SpreadAccuracy w/flyersAccuracy no flyersBest Group
2696 fps20.6767.446″.446″.286″
  • Load is a hot load, nearly 100fps faster than factory spec
  • Good consistent and tight groups
  • Extreme spread may be an issue at long ranges
  • Velocity and accuracy make a potent load

NOTE: “Accuracy with flyers” includes the raw averages including groups where the shooter called a bad shot before rechecking the placement of that shot. The “average without flyers” is the average group size with those “flyer” groups not added in.