N40043

Nosler .30-06 Springfield 165 gr Ballistic Tip® Hunting Ammunition

The Nosler .30-06 Springfield 165 gr Ballistic Tip® Hunting Ammunition is designed for medium-size game such as deer and antelope. Loaded with the Ballistic Tip® bullet featuring a polymer tip and a boat-tail base, it delivers rapid expansion and effective penetration, with a reliable trajectory and consistent terminal energy. Assembled in the USA with Premium Brass cases, it ensures shot-to-shot performance.

Key technical features

  • Ballistic Tip polymer point, 165 gr: spitzer profile and a fully tapered jacket provide uniform expansion even at lower velocities. The boat-tail base improves aerodynamics and long-range accuracy.
  • Nosler Premium Brass cases: reloadable, made in the USA to precise tolerances for maximum consistency.
  • Muzzle velocity: ~2950 fps from a 24" test barrel with 1:12" twist; approximate energy 3188 ft-lbs.
  • Terminal performance: ideal for medium game, with uniform energy delivery and good weight retention in tissue.

Complete ballistics data

Distance (yd)Velocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Drop (100 yd zero)Drop (200 yd zero)
Muzzle29503188-1.5"-1.5"
100274927680"+1.6"
20025572394-3.1"0"
30023722062-11.5"-6.9"
40021961766-26.2"-20.0"
50020271505-48.0"-40.2"

These data come from official tables published by Nosler.

Main advantages

  • Uniform expansion and reliable penetration on medium-size game.
  • Stable trajectory thanks to the aerodynamic boat-tail design.
  • Premium reloadable cases for safe, consistent handloads.
  • Assembled in the USA with Nosler’s traditional Trophy Grade quality.

Use and recommendations

  1. Use in a .30-06 Springfield rifle with at least a 24" barrel and 1:12" twist for optimal performance.
  2. Ideal from 0–300 yards; aim at the vital chest area for maximum expansion.
  3. After the shot, a recovered bullet should show uniform “flowering” without excessive fragmentation.
  4. If you handload, clean the cases thoroughly and use a case headspace gauge to verify dimensions before reloading.

Why choose this ammunition?

  • Ideal balance of accuracy, terminal energy, and controlled expansion.
  • Excellent value: a box of 20 with reliable performance in diverse hunting environments.
  • The Ballistic Tip® bullet is a classic choice among deer hunters for its reliability and stable trajectory.
  • Adds consistency to your ammunition thanks to Nosler cases and factory-level quality.
€60.98
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