The Nosler Trophy Grade 26 Nosler 140-grain AccuBond Spitzer Boat-Tail Brass 20-round box is an ultra-high-velocity centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for long-range big game hunting, western mule deer, elk, and pronghorn pursuit. A primary operational constraint when shooting extreme-velocity 6.5mm cartridges at extended distances beyond 400 yards is bullet fragmentation or jacket-core separation upon impact, alongside wind drift and trajectory drop. Nosler resolves these downrange terminal limitations through the 26 Nosler's massive case capacity paired with its 140-grain bonded AccuBond projectile, delivering laser-flat trajectories, high weight retention, and deep penetration through heavy tissue and bone.
The core technical advantage relies on Nosler's 140-grain AccuBond bullet architecture. Featuring an aerodynamic white polymer tip seated over a tapered copper jacket, the projectile resists nose deformation in the magazine while streamlining flight to lower drag. A proprietary thermal bonding process permanently fuses the lead-alloy core to the outer copper jacket. This bonded construction eliminates core-jacket separation at extreme impact speeds, allowing the bullet to retain 60% to 70%+ of its original mass to drive deep linear wound channels through heavy shoulder structures.
Launching its 140-grain AccuBond projectile at a blistering factory-rated 3,300 FPS muzzle velocity (generating 3,385 ft-lbs of muzzle energy), this Trophy Grade load maximizes the 26 Nosler's case design to provide ultra-flat trajectories and minimal time-of-flight wind exposure. Assembled in Nosler's custom-prepped virgin brass cases—featuring deburred flash holes, uniform primer pockets, and strict neck tension—alongside clean-burning, temperature-stable propellants and non-corrosive match Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees smooth bolt-action feeding, reliable chamber sealing, and positive extraction.
Key Benefits
- Blistering 3,300 FPS Velocity: Maximizes point-blank range and flattens downrange trajectory for long-range big game hunting.
- Chemically Bonded AccuBond Core: Prevents jacket separation at magnum impact speeds to preserve 60-70%+ weight retention.
- White Polymer Tip & Boat-Tail Base: Protects bullet ogive, reduces drag, and triggers reliable, uniform expansion on impact.
- Custom Prepped Nosler Brass: Fully prepped virgin cases ensure uniform internal volume, tight velocity spreads, and smooth chambering.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: 26 Nosler
- Ballistics: 3,300 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 3,385 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy | G1 BC: 0.509
- Projectile: 140 Grain | Nosler AccuBond | Spitzer Boat-Tail (SP BT) | White Polymer Tip | Chemically Bonded Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Nosler Custom Prepped Virgin Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Match Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Nosler Trophy Grade Ammunition Series
- Dimensions: Standard 26 Nosler Geometry | SKU: NOS60014
- Application: Extended Long-Range Big Game Hunting, Mule Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, and Bighorn Sheep
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Nosler Quality Control Standards
If you’re running a 26 Nosler platform and need consistent external ballistics with predictable terminal behavior at extended range, this load eliminates variability at distance. Get verified performance and lot consistency backed by Nosler manufacturing standards—available now from SMKW.
