The German firm Brenneke is introducing its Quik-Shok Copper centerfire rifle bullets to the U.S.
While best known in the U.S. for slugs, Brenneke has manufactured rifle bullets since 1898. The firm pioneered many elements of bullet construction, including one of the first boat-tail designs in 1910 (the Brenneke TIG, or “torpedo tail”), and a sharp cutting edge “wadcutter” bullet in 1930. Both of these designs continue to be manufactured today.
The Brenneke Quik-Shok Copper bullet is a lead-free design. The Quik-Shok Copper expands quickly upon contact then separates into four segments that continue to penetrate. The result is a dynamic terminal action with four wound channels versus just one.
The Brenneke Quik-Shok Copper will initially be offered in 155 grain weights for the 30-06 and the 308. Additional calibers are planned. The 30-06 loading produces 2,953 fps velocity and 3,001 ft. lbs. of energy at the muzzle, while the 308 generates 2,789 fps and 2,675 ft.lbs. at the muzzle.
