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Official Specs

Source labels refer to manufacturer publications; unpublished parameters remain unfilled.

Fiocchi Hyperformance 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain SST (Box)

$32.49

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Ballistics Table

Official manufacturer data. Fiocchi archived 2022 catalog. 100-yard zero.

These are the official archived 2022 figures for 3006HSC. Later catalogs contain conflicting energy values for this same load; they are not silently substituted or corrected by calculation. Current factory energy specification remains unresolved.

Calculated reference table – not manufacturer data. 0-700 yards in 100-yard steps. G1 point-mass model; factory muzzle velocity 2675 fps, G1 BC 0.480, 100-yard zero, assumed sight height 1.5 inches, sea level, 59°F, 29.92 inHg, 0% humidity, no wind and level fire. These assumptions are not a claim about factory test conditions. Calculated energy and trajectory are separate estimates; the distance covered does not establish an effective hunting range.

The Hornady SST Bullet in a Fiocchi Case

The Super Shock Tip (SST) is a Hornady-designed projectile built around a red polymer tip that initiates rapid, controlled expansion on impact. The tip drives rearward into the lead core, triggering the InterLock ring — a mechanical feature that locks the jacket and core together to resist separation under high-velocity impact. This design is intended to deliver controlled mushrooming across a wide range of impact velocities, which matters in a cartridge like the 30-06 Springfield that may be used at distances ranging from 50 yards to beyond 300 yards.

The Fiocchi Hyperformance line sources premium component bullets from established manufacturers and loads them in Fiocchi’s Italian-made brass cases. The result is a factory load that pairs a proven hunting projectile with Fiocchi’s quality control standards. It is worth noting that the SST is not a bonded bullet in the traditional sense — the InterLock ring provides mechanical retention rather than chemical bonding, which is a relevant consideration for hunters evaluating performance on heavy-boned animals at close range.

Best Uses

Good fit:

• Whitetail and mule deer hunting at distances from 50 to 350 yards
• Elk hunting in open terrain where shots under 300 yards are expected
• Moose and black bear where deep penetration combined with controlled expansion is desired
• Feral hog hunting where rapid energy transfer is beneficial
• Hunters using bolt-action 30-06 rifles who want a proven hunting bullet without handloading

Not the right tool for:

• Shots on heavy-boned elk or bison at very close range (under 75 yards) where a fully bonded bullet may offer better core retention at high impact velocity
• Long-range precision shooting beyond 400 yards where a higher-BC projectile such as the ELD-X would perform more consistently
• Jurisdictions with lead-free ammunition requirements — this is a lead-core bullet and is not legal in California deer hunting zones or other lead-restricted areas
• Varmint or target shooting — the 180gr weight and hunting construction make this a poor value for those applications

Reliability Notes

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Based on manufacturer claims and open-source product descriptions, the following points are noted — these come from marketing materials and are not independently verified structured data:

• Fiocchi states the Hyperformance line is loaded to consistent, accurate standards with tight quality control on powder charges and seating depth
• The Hornady SST bullet is described by Fiocchi as providing superior weight retention for deep penetration into large game — a claim consistent with Hornady’s own published data on the SST projectile in independent testing
• Brass cases are described as reloadable, which is consistent with Fiocchi’s standard practice of using Boxer-primed brass in this product line
• No active recalls or safety notices have been identified for this load at the time of writing

Competitors

Notes: The Hornady Precision Hunter load uses the ELD-X, which shares some design lineage with the SST but features a Heat Shield tip for better long-range BC consistency. The Remington Core-Lokt and PPU loads represent the budget tier — functional for deer hunting but without the tip-initiated expansion of the SST. No competitor loads in this comparison have active recalls at the time of writing.

Price Reality

• Typical retail range: $35–$42 per box of 20 at time of writing; case pricing (typically 10 boxes/200 rounds) not widely listed for this specific load
• Per-round cost: approximately $1.75–$2.10 depending on retailer and timing
• The Remington Core-Lokt 180gr in 30-06 runs approximately $1.30–$1.60/round — a meaningful savings for high-volume practice, though without the SST’s polymer tip and expansion characteristics
• The Hornady Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X in 30-06 runs approximately $2.25–$2.60/round, offering a higher BC and heat-stable tip at a roughly 20–35% premium
• Federal Premium Vital-Shok Trophy Bonded Tip runs approximately $2.40–$2.75/round — a premium over the Fiocchi for a fully bonded bullet
• At $37.99 MSRP, this load sits in the mid-tier hunting ammunition segment. Paying above $44/box for this specific load should be considered above fair market value based on current data.

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Where to Buy

Fiocchi Hyperformance 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain SST (Box)

The Fiocchi Hyperformance 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain SST rounds are specifically designed for hunters, providing unmatched accuracy and expansion for taking down big game such as hogs, deer, elk, and moose with confidence.

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Fiocchi Hyperformance 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain SST (Box)

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