Nosler Load Data & Reloading Guide
Nosler, established in 1948, has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality ammunition components, specializing in bullets well-regarded by reloaders globally. Known for their innovation, Nosler offers a wide range of products including bullets, brass, and complete cartridges, specifically catering to the precision handloading market. Their hallmark Partition bullet stands as a testament to their commitment to performance and reliability, providing exceptional terminal performance and accuracy.
About Nosler
For ammunition reloaders, Nosler's product line expands to brass and bullets, crafted with stringent quality control measures ensuring uniformity and consistency critical for precise load development. Their products are engineered for both the casual hobbyist and the meticulous competition shooter, requiring reliable performance with every round. Nosler also supplies comprehensive reloading data, accessible through their website and accompanying manuals, guiding reloaders through the process of developing optimal loads with detailed technical support.
Respected within the handloading community, Nosler's dedication to precision and innovation is consistently validated by the performance of their products in the field. Reloaders trust Nosler for their stringent standards and the reliability and consistency that their components deliver. The company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of bullet design and manufacturing excellence ensures that their products meet the exacting demands of modern shooters worldwide.
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Popular bullet types from this manufacturer – more may be available
Nosler - Accubond
The Nosler AccuBond bullet features a sleek, polymer-tipped, boat-tail design for superior aerodynamics and accurate performance over long distances. ...
Nosler - AccuBond Long Range
The Nosler AccuBond Long Range bullet is specifically engineered for extended-range hunting with an optimized boat-tail and secant ogive for maximum b...
Nosler - Ballistic Tip
The Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet features a polymer tip and a boat-tail design for superior aerodynamics and flat trajectory. It is not lead-free, as i...
Nosler - Custom Competition
The Nosler Custom Competition bullet is designed primarily for accuracy in target shooting and competitive applications. It features a carefully craft...
Nosler - Partition
The Nosler Partition bullet is expertly constructed with a dual-core design that incorporates both a soft lead front core and a copper-alloy rear core...
Standard Load Data — Nosler
Select your desired cartridge and bullet weight below to access the corresponding load table. From there, you can choose any listed load recipe and transfer it directly into the ballistics calculator for further refinement, optimization, and precision tuning.
.264 | 129gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
6.5 Creedmoor
.243 | 90gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
.308 | 165gr | Nosler AccuBond
.300 WSM
.264 | 142gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
6.5 Creedmoor
.264 | 125gr | Nosler Partition
6.5 x 47 Lapua
.277 | 130gr | Nosler Partition
.270 Win.
.264 | 129gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
6.5 PRC
.284 | 160gr | Nosler AccuBond
.280 Ackley Improved
.224 | 77gr | Nosler Custom Competition
5.56 x 45 NATO
.308 | 165gr | Nosler AccuBond
.308 Win.
.308 | 180gr | Nosler AccuBond
.300 Weath. Mag.
.277 | 170gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting
6.8 Western
.284 | 160gr | Nosler AccuBond
7 mm Rem. Mag.
.257 | 110gr | Nosler AccuBond
.257 Weath. Mag.
.308 | 125gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting
.300 AAC Blackout
.257 | 115gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting
.25 Creedmoor
.277 | 160gr | Nosler Partition
.270 Win.
.264 | 142gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
6.5 PRC
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Custom Competition
6.5 x 55 Swedish
.284 | 120gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting
7 mm Rem. Mag.
.308 | 168gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting
.308 Win.
.277 | 165gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
6.8 Western
.277 | 140gr | Nosler AccuBond
.277 Fury
.284 | 175gr | Nosler Partition
7 mm Rem. Mag.
Community Loads — Nosler
Sample load data using Nosler bullets or powders from our database.
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We have the following 279 Nosler Bullets in our Database:
.172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon
.172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip
.204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free
.204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint
.204 | 32gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip RN
.204 | 32gr | Nosler Varmageddon
.204 | 32gr | Nosler Varmageddon HP
.204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint
.224 | 35gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free
.224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon
.224 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free
.224 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint
.224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip
.224 | 40gr | Nosler Varmageddon
.224 | 40gr | Nosler Varmageddon HPFB
.224 | 45gr | Nosler SP SolBase
.224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free
.224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint
.224 | 50gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip
.224 | 50gr | Nosler Varmageddon
.224 | 52gr | Nosler Custom Competition
.224 | 53gr | Nosler Varmageddon
.224 | 55gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint
.224 | 55gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. ApexLOAD PRO is a ballistics calculator, not a static table—you can generate millions of load combinations using Nosler bullets with any caliber and powder in our database. The sample recipes are just examples for quick comparison; use the Internal Ballistics Calculator or Reloading Data tools to build custom loads tailored to your rifle and components.
Differences usually come from input parameters—case capacity, COAL (cartridge overall length), and barrel length. Even small changes in these variables shift predicted pressure and velocity significantly. Always compare apples to apples: match your inputs to Nosler's test conditions if you want identical results, or adjust them to reflect your actual firearm and components.
ApexLOAD PRO lets you adjust seating depth, case capacity, barrel length, and safety margins to match your exact rifle and components—Nosler's data is limited to fixed test conditions and predefined bullet–powder pairings. You also get advanced tools like Optimal Barrel Time, Parametric Powder Search, and Target Velocity Calculator for deeper load optimization and experimentation.
ApexLOAD PRO includes hundreds of rifle and handgun calibers, thousands of bullet profiles (including the full Nosler lineup—Partition, AccuBond, Ballistic Tip, RDF, E-Tip, and more), and powders from every major brand, generating millions of possible load combinations. Nosler's published data covers a curated set of popular calibers, primarily Nosler bullets, and a fixed list of tested powders—far narrower but pressure-verified in the lab.
The Nosler Partition is the gold standard for controlled expansion on large, tough game like elk, moose, and bear. Its dual-core design—front core expands aggressively, rear core stays intact behind a copper partition—delivers reliable penetration and energy transfer at any impact velocity, close or far. Available in 6mm through .375+ for everything from deer to dangerous game.
The standard AccuBond is a bonded-core hunting bullet for controlled expansion and deep penetration at typical ranges; the AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) uses a thinner jacket and higher-BC profile optimized for reliable expansion at reduced velocities beyond 400 yards. Both are Nosler designs with polymer tips and bonded cores, but ABLR is purpose-built for western hunting and long shots on deer, elk, and antelope.
Yes. You can generate 6.5 Creedmoor loads for every Nosler bullet weight and profile—AccuBond, Ballistic Tip, RDF, Partition, ABLR, and more—paired with any compatible powder in the database. Use the Reloading Data tool to filter by bullet and caliber, or the Parametric Powder Search to find the best powder for your target velocity and pressure.
Yes. ApexLOAD PRO includes .308 Win. load data for all Nosler AccuBond weights (150gr, 165gr, 180gr, 200gr) with a full range of powders. Enter your bullet, case capacity, and COAL in the Internal Ballistics Calculator to generate safe, optimized recipes for your rifle.
No—stick to lighter game like deer, antelope, or varmints. The Nosler Ballistic Tip is designed for rapid, explosive expansion and energy dump, not deep penetration through heavy bone. For elk use AccuBond, Partition, or E-Tip bullets instead.
It depends on your target velocity, case capacity, and barrel length—there's no single "best" powder. Use the Parametric Powder Search to compare dozens of options for Nosler RDF bullets in 6.5 Creedmoor, filtered by pressure, velocity, and burn efficiency. Popular choices include H4350, Varget, and RL16, but your rifle may prefer something else.
Nosler offers two lead-free hunting lines: the E-Tip (solid gilding metal with polymer tip, 95%+ weight retention, deer through elk) and Ballistic Tip Lead Free (copper alloy, rapid expansion, deer and medium game). Both are legal in California and all non-toxic hunting zones.
The RDF (Reduced Drag Factor) line—Nosler's highest-BC match bullets, engineered for minimal wind drift and drop in PRS and ELR competition. Available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win., .223 Rem., and 6mm. For general target shooting the Custom Competition HPBT line offers excellent accuracy at lower cost.
Dangerous game—buffalo, elephant, hippo—where you need straight-line penetration through heavy bone and muscle with zero deformation. Nosler Solids are homogeneous brass alloy, flat- or round-nose, available in .375, .416, .458, .470, and .500. Typically used as follow-up shots paired with a soft-nose expanding bullet for the first shot.