The Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting 7.62x39mm 123-grain Spitzer Boat-Tail (SBT) Polymer Tip Brass 20-round box is a high-performance centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for harvesting whitetail deer, feral hogs, and medium game in 7.62x39mm platforms. A primary limitation of the 7.62x39mm round when used for hunting is the erratic terminal expansion and poor accuracy typical of military surplus, full metal jacket (FMJ), or steel-cased ammunition. Nosler resolves these ballistics and accuracy constraints by pairing its precision-drawn reloadable brass cases with the match-grade Ballistic Tip Hunting projectile, delivering flat trajectories, uniform jacket deformation, and consistent terminal disruption on game.
The primary technical advantage centers on the streamlined Spitzer Boat-Tail profile combined with a color-coded polycarbonate tip and heavy tapered jacket. Built with a fully jacketed base to prevent bullet deformation under firing pressures, the boat-tail geometry minimizes drag and wind deflection downrange. Upon target contact, the polymer tip acts as a wedge, driving backward into the lead-alloy core to trigger immediate, uniform expansion, while the progressively tapered jacket regulates mushrooming to ensure deep penetration into vital organs without fragmentation.
Launching its 123-grain polymer-tipped bullet at 2,350 FPS, this Ballistic Tip Hunting loading maximizes downrange kinetic energy transfer within effective 7.62x39mm hunting distances. Assembled using premium reloadable Nosler brass cases, clean-burning propellants, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, it guarantees consistent chamber pressure, reduced barrel fouling, and smooth feeding across semi-automatic AK/SKS/AR-47 carbines and bolt-action rifles chambered in 7.62x39mm. It is a premier selection for whitetail deer stands, brush hunting, and hog control.
Key Benefits
- Nosler Ballistic Tip Projectile: Polycarbonate tip initiates immediate, controlled mushrooming on medium game.
- Tapered Jacket Geometry: Regulates expansion speed and preserves structural mass for deep vital-zone penetration.
- Spitzer Boat-Tail Base: Reduces aerodynamic drag and wind drift to improve downrange accuracy over standard flat-base loads.
- Precision Reloadable Nosler Brass: Quality virgin brass cases ensure smooth feeding, uniform chamber sealing, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 7.62x39mm | 2,350 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Medium Game Hunting Profile
- Projectile: 123 Grain | Ballistic Tip® Hunting | Spitzer Boat-Tail (SBT) | Polycarbonate Tip | Tapered Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Nosler Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Ballistic Tip Ammunition Series
- Dimensions: Standard 7.62x39mm Geometry | AK, SKS, AR-47 & Bolt Rifle Compatible | SKU: NOS40069
- Application: Medium Game Hunting, Whitetail Deer, Feral Hogs, and Tactical Practice
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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