The Nosler Trophy Grade .308 Winchester 168-grain AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) Polymer Tip Brass 20-round box is a premier centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for harvesting whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, and medium-to-large big game at extended ranges. A primary friction point when hunting at long distances with the .308 Winchester cartridge is rapid downrange velocity decay, which can cause conventional hunting bullets to fail to expand upon impact. Nosler resolves these extended-range ballistics challenges by pairing its precision-metered Nosler Custom brass cases with the AccuBond Long Range projectile, utilizing a tapered jacket and bonded core engineered to initiate expansion across a much wider velocity window.
The primary technical advantage relies on the interaction between the grey polycarbonate tip, the streamlined boat-tail profile, and the molecularly bonded lead core. Featuring a high 0.462 G1 ballistic coefficient, the 168-grain ABLR projectile minimizes atmospheric drag and wind drift to preserve kinetic energy over flight paths past standard hunting ranges. The molecularly bonded jacket prevents core separation during high-velocity close encounters, while the ultra-thin forward jacket wall allows the polymer tip to reliably trigger wide-diameter expansion even at lower long-range impact speeds.
Launching its 168-grain bonded long-range bullet at 2,750 FPS, this Trophy Grade loading delivers flat trajectories, predictable wind resistance, and decisive terminal tissue destruction. Assembled using premium Nosler Custom reloadable brass cases, clean-burning powders, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it produces consistent chamber pressure, tight velocity tolerances, and smooth feeding in short-action bolt-action rifles and AR-10 semi-automatic platforms. It is an outstanding selection for western open-country hunting, beanfield stands, and long-range game pursuit.
Key Benefits
- AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) Projectile: Bonded core prevents separation while thin forward jacket ensures expansion at low downrange speeds.
- High 0.462 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined boat-tail profile minimizes drag for flatter trajectories and reduced wind drift.
- Polymer Tip Mechanical Initiation: Grey polycarbonate tip protects bullet geometry in the magazine and mechanically triggers expansion.
- Nosler Custom Reloadable Brass: Quality brass cases ensure uniform neck tension, reliable chamber sealing, and smooth feeding.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm Compatible | 2,750 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.462 G1 Ballistic Coefficient
- Projectile: 168 Grain | AccuBond® Long Range (ABLR) | Grey Polycarbonate Tip | Boat-Tail Base | Bonded Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Nosler Custom Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Trophy Grade Ammunition Series
- Dimensions: Standard .308 Win Geometry | Short-Action Bolt & AR-10 Platform Compatible | SKU: NOS60101
- Application: Extended-Range Big Game Hunting, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, and Feral Hogs
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
SMKW sources Nosler Trophy Grade ammunition from established production lots with verified consistency, making it a dependable option when you need repeatable external ballistics and controlled terminal performance from your .308 Win platform.
