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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2950 | 3188 | -1.5" | -1.5" |
| 100 | 2749 | 2768 | 0" | +1.6" |
| 200 | 2557 | 2394 | -3.1" | 0" |
| 300 | 2372 | 2062 | -11.5" | -6.9" |
| 400 | 2196 | 1766 | -26.2" | -20.0" |
| 500 | 2027 | 1505 | -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 Noslers traditional Trophy Grade quality.
Use and recommendations
- Use in a .30-06 Springfield rifle with at least a 24" barrel and 1:12" twist for optimal performance.
- Ideal from 0300 yards; aim at the vital chest area for maximum expansion.
- After the shot, a recovered bullet should show uniform flowering without excessive fragmentation.
- 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
Tax included