Hornady .308 178gr BTHP (Boat Tail Hollow Point) does its best to take the Hornady manufacturing philosophy of 10 bullets, 1 hole and make it attainable at a more affordable price than similar match loads. Hornady has some of the most stringent quality control measures in the industry, this combined with only the highest quality raw materials makes for a deadly combo. Hornady hand picks their cases based on certain criteria for more uniform cases and powder charges and when seating the 178gr BTHP projectile to get the perfect overall length which translates into one of the most accurate, consistent off the shelf .308 rounds you can load into your rifle.