Nosler Ballistic Silvertip 30 Caliber 168 Grain Spitzer Point (51160) bullets give big game and long-range hunters a high-performance .30 caliber option for flat trajectories and controlled expansion. This 30 caliber 168 grain spitzer Ballistic Silvertip hunting bullet pairs a sleek polymer tip with a boat tail design for accurate, high-velocity loads in popular .308 and .30 caliber rifles.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 51160
- Caliber: 30 caliber
- Bullet diameter: 0.308 inch
- Bullet weight: 168 grain
- Bullet style: spitzer Ballistic Silvertip
- Bullet construction: lead alloy core with copper jacket
- Nose tip: polymer Ballistic Silvertip
- Bullet base type: boat tail
- Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.490
- Sectional density: 0.253
- Bullet quantity per box: 50 bullets
Special Features
- Ballistic Silvertip polymer tip streamlines the bullet, protects the nose in box and magazine, and initiates reliable expansion on impact with game.
- Fully tapered copper jacket with a heavier base section promotes controlled mushrooming and strong weight retention at hunting velocities.
- Hollow cavity beneath the tip works with the jacket design to ensure proper expansion over a wide impact velocity range.
- Combined-technology style external coating reduces fouling and friction in the bore, which supports longer strings of fire with less barrel wear.
- Boat tail profile improves aerodynamics and makes seating easier, helping Nosler Ballistic Silvertip 30 Caliber 168 Grain Spitzer Point (51160) maintain velocity and energy downrange.
Practical Benefits
- 168 grain 30 caliber weight offers an excellent balance for common .308 and other .30 caliber hunting rifles used on deer and similar-sized game.
- .308 inch diameter construction fits standard 30 caliber barrels and works with widely available rifle reloading dies, data, and components.
- High ballistic coefficient and streamlined spitzer design give you flatter trajectories and better wind performance for confident shots at extended hunting distances.
- Consistent expansion and penetration characteristics make this bullet ideal for hunters who want predictable terminal performance rather than erratic fragmentation.
- A 50 count box lets you develop and confirm a preferred hunting load, then keep a matched lot of ammunition ready for your primary .30 caliber rifle.
- If you rely on a .30 caliber hunting rifle for medium game, Nosler Ballistic Silvertip 30 Caliber 168 Grain Spitzer Point (51160) is a dependable option that rewards careful load development and precise shot placement.
| MANUFACTURER | NOSLER |
| BULLET CALIBER | 30 CALIBER |