308 Win – 168 gr OTM – Federal Gold Medal (GM308OTM1) – 200 Rounds

Federal Gold Medal is the match line many 308 shooters use when group size and repeatable velocity matter more than price. This listing is Federal Gold Medal 308 Winchester 168 grain Open Tip Match ammo, MPN GM308OTM1, sold as a 200 round case for precision rifle practice, F-Class and tactical matches, and long-range load comparison.

Federal rates this load at 2,650 fps with 2,619 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The 168 grain weight is the classic 308 match bullet, and the open tip match design puts the jacket opening at the nose so the base stays uniform, which is what drives consistent flight. Gold Medal loads use Federal match primers and tightly controlled powder charges to keep shot-to-shot spread small. An open tip match bullet is built for accuracy, not controlled expansion, so this ammunition belongs on paper and steel, not on deer or other game.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 308 Winchester, including the Remington 700, Tikka T3x TAC A1, Ruger Precision Rifle, Bergara B-14 HMR, Savage 110 Tactical, Springfield M1A, and AR-10 pattern rifles. A common question is what twist rate works best with a 168 grain 308 bullet. A 1:10 or 1:12 twist stabilizes it well, and most factory 308 barrels use one of those two. Another common question is whether 308 Win is the same as 7.62x51mm NATO. The outside dimensions match, and 308 Winchester is safe in most modern rifles marked 7.62 NATO, but check your rifle maker’s guidance for surplus military rifles.

Federal GM308OTM1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded in the USA at Federal’s plant in Anoka, Minnesota. Each round uses a reloadable boxer-primed brass case and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds. Buying a full case of one lot lets you record dope once and trust it for an entire season of matches or training days.