NOSLER 30165 BALLISTIC TIP 30 CALIBER 165 GRAIN SPITZER 50 CNT

Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting 30 Caliber 165 Grain Bullets (30165) give big game hunters a 30 caliber .308 diameter spitzer boat tail design that balances flat trajectory with strong penetration and controlled expansion. This 165 grain 30 caliber Ballistic Tip hunting bullet works well in common 30 caliber hunting cartridges where you want reliable accuracy and predictable performance on deer sized game and similar animals.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 30165
• Caliber: 30, 0.308 inch bullet diameter
• Bullet weight: 165 grains
• Bullet type: Ballistic Tip Hunting with polymer tip
• Bullet profile: Spitzer
• Bullet base: Boat tail
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.475
• Sectional density: 0.248
• Overall bullet length: 1.290 inches
• Jacket material: Copper alloy tapered jacket
• Core material: Lead alloy core
• Construction: Solid Base style rear section with fully tapered jacket
• Cannelure: None
• Quantity per box: 50 bullets

Special Features

• Polymer tip resists deformation in the magazine and initiates expansion on impact for consistent mushrooming in vital areas.
• Fully tapered jacket and special lead alloy core combine to control expansion and hold together at practical hunting velocities.
• Heavy jacketed base and Solid Base rear section act as a stable platform for large mushrooms and help the bullet track straight through bone and tissue.
• Boat tail base and streamlined spitzer nose reduce drag, improving long range efficiency and helping the 165 grain bullet keep velocity and energy downrange.
• Internal design emphasizes accuracy and forgiving performance, giving handloaders a bullet that stays predictable across a wide range of 30 caliber loads.

Practical Benefits

• Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting 30 Caliber 165 Grain (30165) fits hunters who want a versatile 165 grain bullet for popular 30 caliber cartridges used on deer and similar game.
• The 165 grain weight and strong ballistic coefficient give you a balance of flat trajectory and penetration that works well from close cover shots out to typical open country distances.
• The aerodynamic profile and boat tail base help your handloads work with changing wind and still land inside your vital zone, so you can trust your zero across varied conditions.
• The controlled expansion profile makes these bullets ideal for broadside and slightly quartering shots on medium game when you send impacts through shoulders or ribs.
• If you reload for a 30 caliber hunting rifle and want a bullet that groups well on paper and performs consistently on game, Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting 30 Caliber 165 Grain Bullets (30165) are a reliable pick for the dedicated 30 caliber hunter.