The Nosler Trophy Grade .308 Winchester 165-grain AccuBond Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT) Polymer Tip Brass 20-round box is a premier centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for harvesting whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, and black bear across woodland brush and open-field hunting environments. A primary friction point in .308 Winchester hunting loads is inconsistent terminal performance when striking heavy shoulder bone or dense tissue, where conventional cup-and-core bullets frequently fragment or separate, drastically reducing penetration depth. Nosler resolves these terminal performance limitations by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with the molecularly bonded AccuBond projectile, delivering near-100% weight retention, flat trajectories, and deep linear penetration.
The primary technical advantage centers on the proprietary AccuBond projectile architecture paired with a 0.475 G1 ballistic coefficient. Built with a white polymer tip, streamlined boat-tail base, and a copper-alloy jacket molecularly bonded to a lead-alloy core, the AccuBond eliminates core-jacket separation even under high-velocity impact stress. Upon target contact, the polymer tip acts as a wedge, driving into the lead core to initiate immediate, uniform expansion, while the progressively tapered jacket regulates mushrooming to preserve structural mass and drive through vital organ zones.
Launching its versatile 165-grain bonded bullet at 2,800 FPS, this Trophy Grade loading optimizes the powder capacity of the .308 Winchester casing to provide high kinetic energy transfer, reduced wind deflection, and manageable felt recoil. Assembled using premium reloadable Nosler brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it guarantees uniform chamber pressure, reduced barrel fouling, and smooth feeding across short-action bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic MSR/AR-10 hunting platforms. It is an outstanding choice for North American big game hunting.
Key Benefits
- Molecularly Bonded AccuBond Bullet: Thermally bonded jacket-to-core construction prevents separation for high retained weight and deep penetration.
- White Polycarbonate Tip: Protects against magazine tip deformation and initiates uniform, controlled expansion across downrange velocities.
- 0.475 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined spitzer boat-tail profile minimizes drag, flattens trajectory, and resists wind drift.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Brass: High-grade virgin brass cases ensure smooth feeding, uniform chamber sealing, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .308 Winchester (.308 Win / 7.62x51mm Compatible) | 2,800 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.475 G1 Ballistic Coefficient
- Projectile: 165 Grain | AccuBond® | Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT) | Molecularly Bonded Core | White Polycarbonate Tip
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Nosler Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Trophy Grade Series
- Dimensions: Standard .308 Win Geometry | Short-Action Bolt & AR-10 Platform Compatible | SKU: NOS60049
- Application: Big Game Hunting, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, and Feral Hogs
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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