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SIG Sauer Adds .243 Win. and .30-06 Sprg. Elite Hunting Ammunition Line

by American Rifleman Staff - Thursday, March 28, 2019

SIG Sauer has added .243 Win. and .30-'06 Sprg. loads to its line of Elite Hunting ammunition. These rounds feature an all-copper bullet for deep penetration, and aim to produce 1.8x diameter expansion. The 80-gr. .243 Win. Copper Game round has a muzzle velocity of 3,425 f.p.s. and muzzle energy of 2,084 ft.-lbs., while the 150-gr. .30-'06 Sprg. round has a muzzle velocity of 2,920 f.p.s. and muzzle energy of 2,841 ft.-lbs..

“SIG Sauer Elite Hunting ammunition is known for its long-range accuracy and effectiveness in the field and our customers—dealers and hunters alike—continue to ask for additional offerings in this line,” said Brad Criner, senior director of brand management and business development, SIG Sauer Ammunition.

SIG Elite Hunting Copper Game ammunition is currently available in:

60gr 223 Rem
80gr 243 Win
120gr 300BLK
120gr 6.5 Creedmoor
150gr 30-06 SPRG
150gr 308 Win
165gr 300 Win Mag

For more information, please visit sigsauer.com.

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