The Weatherby Select Plus 28 Nosler 163-grain Hammer Custom load is engineered for serious big-game hunters who demand flat-shooting, long-range accuracy paired with absolute terminal consistency. The ultimate challenge at magnum velocities is finding a bullet that expands rapidly without tearing itself apart and ruining penetration. This ultra-premium round completely solves that problem by using a lathe-turned monolithic copper projectile that controls expansion perfectly while retaining its massive structural weight to drive deep into the target.
The technical advantage lies in pairing a precision-machined solid copper bullet with the massive powder capacity of the 28 Nosler case—a design derived from modified .300 Remington Ultra Magnum geometry. Featuring a smart rebated rim, this high-capacity cartridge fits and feeds flawlessly in standard-length actions while holding the heavy powder charges needed to drive top-tier velocities. Because the Hammer Custom bullet is a solid piece of copper alloy, there is no jacket to separate or fragment under extreme rotational and impact stress.
Screaming out of the muzzle at a powerful 3,200 FPS with 3,706 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, the 163-grain projectile carries a sleek 0.518 G1 ballistic coefficient to slice through crosswinds and maintain a laser-flat trajectory downrange. Upon impact, its specialized hollow-point nose geometry is engineered to expand instantly and undergo controlled petal shedding, creating a devastating initial wound channel. Meanwhile, the heavy, solid copper shank remains completely intact, preserving its high sectional density to punch straight through thick hide and heavy bone at extended hunting distances.
Key Benefits
- Lathe-Turned Monolithic Copper: Solid copper construction eliminates core-jacket separation, ensuring maximum weight retention.
- Controlled Petal Shedding: Innovative hollow-point design sheds its forward petals to maximize internal trauma while the solid base shank punches deep.
- Modified .300 RUM Heritage: High-capacity case geometry maximizes powder volume to deliver laser-flat trajectories and reduced wind drift.
- Standard Action Compatibility: Rebated rim design allows standard-length action rifles to harness true large-bore magnum ballistic power.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 28 Nosler | 3,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 3,706 ft-lbs Muzzle Energy | 0.518 G1 Ballistic Coefficient
- Projectile: 163 Grain | Hammer Custom | Precision-Machined Monolithic Solid Copper Hollow Point
- Case/Primer: Premium Brass (.300 RUM Parent Case Geometry) | Rebated Rim | Non-Corrosive Magnum Primer
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Select Plus Custom Series
- Dimensions: 28 Nosler | ~1.45 lbs Per Box | SKU: M28NS163HCB
- Application: Large Big Game Hunting | Elk, Moose, Bear, & Large Deer | Extended-Range Precision
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Custom-Grade Factory Specifications
When precision, terminal performance, and compliance with non-lead regulations matter, this Weatherby Select Plus 28 Nosler load stands at the top of the category. Secure it from SMKW—your trusted source for high-performance ammunition backed by proven expertise and reliable fulfillment.
