Load Parameters

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Distance300 yd

25200400600

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$150

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Impact Velocity

2342 fps

Impact Energy

1828 ft-lbs

Ethical Threshold

1000 ft-lbs

Status

Ethical Match

Energy vs Range

Retained energy (ft-lbs) from 50–600 yd in 25 yd steps for all 5 recommended loads. Dashed red line = ethical minimum for Whitetail (1000 ft-lbs).

#1 Sierra GameChanger TGK
#2 Norma Bondstrike
#3 Barnes VOR-TX LR TTSX
#4 Federal Terminal Ascent
#5 Nosler AccuBond
Ethical minimum (1000 ft-lbs)

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Ammo Recommendations

Prices in USD · per box (20 rds)

Prices are estimates. Last checked: Sept 29, 2026.

#1Hybrid / Tipped Match
Sierra GameChanger TGK
150 gr · 2711 fps · 2449 ft-lbs @ 300 yd
Match
100%
$48
Ammo.com~$50
Ammunition Depot~$51
Bass Pro (US)~$52
MidwayUSA~$49
SGAmmo~$48
Ethical note: Delivers 2449 ft-lbs — 1449 ft-lbs above the 1000 ft-lb ethical minimum recommended for Whitetail (245% of threshold).
#2Bonded
Norma Bondstrike
155 gr · 2711 fps · 2531 ft-lbs @ 300 yd
Match
100%
$58
Ammo.com~$60
Ammunition Depot~$61
Bass Pro (US)~$62
MidwayUSA~$59
SGAmmo~$58
Ethical note: Delivers 2531 ft-lbs — 1531 ft-lbs above the 1000 ft-lb ethical minimum recommended for Whitetail (253% of threshold).
#3Lead-Free / Eco Choice🌿 Lead-Free / Eco Choice
Barnes VOR-TX LR TTSX
145 gr · 2778 fps · 2485 ft-lbs @ 300 yd
Match
100%
$82
Ammo.com~$85
Ammunition Depot~$87
Bass Pro (US)~$88
MidwayUSA~$84
SGAmmo~$82
Ethical note: Delivers 2485 ft-lbs — 1485 ft-lbs above the 1000 ft-lb ethical minimum recommended for Whitetail (249% of threshold).
#4Bonded
Federal Terminal Ascent
155 gr · 2778 fps · 2657 ft-lbs @ 300 yd
Match
99%
−1% vs #1
$67
Ammo.com~$70
Ammunition Depot~$71
Bass Pro (US)~$72
MidwayUSA~$68
SGAmmo~$67
Ethical note: Delivers 2657 ft-lbs — 1657 ft-lbs above the 1000 ft-lb ethical minimum recommended for Whitetail (266% of threshold).
#5Bonded
Nosler AccuBond
150 gr · 2635 fps · 2313 ft-lbs @ 300 yd
Match
99%
−1% vs #1
$56
Ammo.com~$58
Ammunition Depot~$59
Bass Pro (US)~$60
MidwayUSA~$57
SGAmmo~$56
Ethical note: Delivers 2313 ft-lbs — 1313 ft-lbs above the 1000 ft-lb ethical minimum recommended for Whitetail (231% of threshold).
#6Hybrid / Tipped Match
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X
160 gr · 2778 fps · 2742 ft-lbs @ 300 yd
Match
99%
−1% vs #1
$51
Ammo.com~$53
Ammunition Depot~$54
Bass Pro (US)~$55
MidwayUSA~$52
SGAmmo~$51
Ethical note: Delivers 2742 ft-lbs — 1742 ft-lbs above the 1000 ft-lb ethical minimum recommended for Whitetail (274% of threshold).
#7Lead-Free / Eco Choice🌿 Lead-Free / Eco Choice
Barnes LRX
145 gr · 2711 fps · 2368 ft-lbs @ 300 yd
Match
99%
−1% vs #1
$79
Ammo.com~$82
Ammunition Depot~$84
Bass Pro (US)~$85
MidwayUSA~$81
SGAmmo~$79
Ethical note: Delivers 2368 ft-lbs — 1368 ft-lbs above the 1000 ft-lb ethical minimum recommended for Whitetail (237% of threshold).

Ammo Summary

.308 Win · Whitetail · 300 yd · USD

Ethical minimum for Whitetail: 1000 ft-lbs

#	Bullet	Type	Gr	Vel	Energy	Match	Price
#1	Sierra GameChanger TGK	Hybrid / Tipped Match	150	2711 fps	2449 ft-lb	100%	$48
#2	Norma Bondstrike	Bonded	155	2711 fps	2531 ft-lb	100%	$58
#3	Barnes VOR-TX LR TTSX	Lead-Free / Eco Choice	145	2778 fps	2485 ft-lb	100%	$82
#4	Federal Terminal Ascent	Bonded	155	2778 fps	2657 ft-lb	99%	$67
#5	Nosler AccuBond	Bonded	150	2635 fps	2313 ft-lb	99%	$56
#6	Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X	Hybrid / Tipped Match	160	2778 fps	2742 ft-lb	99%	$51
#7	Barnes LRX	Lead-Free / Eco Choice	145	2711 fps	2368 ft-lb	99%	$79