S&B .30-06 SPR. SP 11,7 G

S&B .30-06 Springfield SP is a traditional hunting cartridge loaded with an 11.7 g soft-point bullet. Its 180-grain lead-core projectile is designed for controlled expansion and high retained weight.

Suitable for use

• Hunting rifles chambered in .30-06 Springfield

• Hunting

• Users who prefer a heavier 180-grain bullet

• Short and medium hunting distances

• Use permitted by applicable hunting regulations

Why choose S&B .30-06 Springfield SP?

• 11.70 g / 180 gr soft-point bullet

• Controlled expansion

• Muzzle velocity of 825 m/s

• Muzzle energy of 3982 J

• Factory brass case

• Conventional lead-core construction

• 20 cartridges per box

Technical specifications

• Calibre: .30-06 Springfield

• Bullet type: SP

• Bullet weight: 11.70 g / 180 gr

• Jacket material: CuZn 10

• Ballistic coefficient: G1 0.298 / G7 0.150

• Sectional density: 0.271 lb/in²

• Cartridge length: 83.40 mm

• Total cartridge weight: 27.2 g

• Test-barrel length: 600 mm

• Intended use: Hunting

Ballistic data

• Muzzle: 825 m/s and 3982 J

• 100 m: 725 m/s and 3078 J

• 200 m: 633 m/s and 2344 J

• 300 m: 548 m/s and 1754 J

• 400 m: 468 m/s and 1279 J

Trajectory reference

• 50 m: –0.5 cm

• 100 m: 0.0 cm

• 200 m: –13.8 cm

• 300 m: –52.2 cm

• 400 m: –123.7 cm

• Manufacturer-specified maximum point-blank range: 164 m

Packaging

• Cartridges per box: 20

• Cartridges per shipping case: 400

• Box dimensions: 86 × 133.5 × 28.5 mm

• Approximate box weight: 0.60 kg

Frequently asked questions

Is the SP bullet an expanding projectile?

Yes. Its exposed lead tip helps initiate expansion on impact.

Is .30-06 Springfield the same as .308 Winchester?

No. They are dimensionally different cartridges and are not interchangeable.

Is the ballistic coefficient 0.289 or 0.298?

Sellier & Bellot’s current official product page specifies a G1 value of 0.298. Some older retail listings show 0.289.

Recommended products

• .30-06 Springfield SPCE 9.7 g ammunition

• Alternative 180-grain .30-06 hunting loads

• Riflescopes and mounting systems

• Shooting targets

• Rifle-cleaning equipment

When is S&B .30-06 Springfield SP the right choice?

This loading suits users who prefer a traditional 180-grain soft-point bullet in .30-06 Springfield. It produces 3982 J at the muzzle and retains 2344 J at 200 metres in the manufacturer’s data.

Expert recommendation

Confirm both accuracy and point of impact before hunting. Bullets of equal weight but different construction can produce different trajectories and impact points.

Traditional 180-grain .30-06 hunting ammunition

S&B .30-06 Springfield SP 11.7 g combines a soft-point bullet, a muzzle velocity of 825 m/s and 3982 J of muzzle energy.