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KEVWYO · 12-19-2007, 03:37 PM

There have been some great threads on here regarding choices on self defense ammo as well as some good stuff on various bullet choices for reloading. I've run across some really good links on the more common bullets and ammo. However, I've not run across anything on how Nosler handgun bullets do in terms of ballistic tests. Does anyone know of any good links regarding this? Thanks

bigun · 12-25-2007, 03:20 AM

Handgun or rifle? The Ballistic tip rifle bullets work great and are quite accurate, Partitions are a standby for serious hunters.

KEVWYO · 12-25-2007, 05:53 PM

Handgun

AKpredator · 12-26-2007, 12:57 AM

I don't think Nosler has ever made a bad product. Partitions are still among the best for hunting medium and large game.

185 Nosler JHP in 45 ACP has long been considered the most accurate projectile in that caliber.

A 30-06 180 partition is one of the best rifle loads you can get. Only slightly less so in .308. Ballistic tips are great for .22 caliber chamberings but they are not great penetrators. Nosler makes the Trophy Bonded projectiles used in Fed Tactical loads in .223/.308 and they are quite possibly the best all around loads with numerous police departments and federal agencies using them.

ForneyRider · 12-26-2007, 12:53 PM

Nosler makes quality.

I use their 210gr JHP in my .41 Mag Ruger Blackhawk, and the 120gr Ballistic Tip for varmint in my 7mm Mag.

I've rolled almost all of the 100 pistol bullets in the box and they were all the same, excellent.

I am putting together my old phone books to do a "Box-o-Truth" test.

I want to see retention weight, shape, penetration, trajectory, etc. at 10 yards.

KEVWYO · 12-26-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ForneyRider

Nosler makes quality.

I use their 210gr JHP in my .41 Mag Ruger Blackhawk, and the 120gr Ballistic Tip for varmint in my 7mm Mag.

I've rolled almost all of the 100 pistol bullets in the box and they were all the same, excellent.

I am putting together my old phone books to do a "Box-o-Truth" test.

I want to see retention weight, shape, penetration, trajectory, etc. at 10 yards.

I am curious to know what you will learn from your test. I was hoping that someone might know of some possibly obscure ballistic gelatin test using Nosler bullets. I have used them extensively in handguns and I think they are a very fine bullet but I have nticed when shooting milk jugs, etc that I will find the copper casing has been seperated from the lead.

Bidah · 12-26-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVWYO

I have used them extensively in handguns and I think they are a very fine bullet but I have nticed when shooting milk jugs, etc that I will find the copper casing has been seperated from the lead.

To my knowledge, their pistol bullets are not bonded, so I would expect that.

ForneyRider · 12-27-2007, 09:10 AM

Nosler used wet newspapers when he first started making bullets, the Partition.

12-19-2007, 03:37 PM	#1
KEVWYO XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,032	Nosler bullets There have been some great threads on here regarding choices on self defense ammo as well as some good stuff on various bullet choices for reloading. I've run across some really good links on the more common bullets and ammo. However, I've not run across anything on how Nosler handgun bullets do in terms of ballistic tests. Does anyone know of any good links regarding this? Thanks __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere. This is the political section there is no room for truth, justice and anything that's fair and right. - (one eyed fatman)

12-25-2007, 03:20 AM	#2
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,556	Handgun or rifle? The Ballistic tip rifle bullets work great and are quite accurate, Partitions are a standby for serious hunters. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

12-25-2007, 05:53 PM	#3
KEVWYO XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,032	Handgun __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere. This is the political section there is no room for truth, justice and anything that's fair and right. - (one eyed fatman)

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12-26-2007, 12:57 AM	#4
AKpredator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 398	I don't think Nosler has ever made a bad product. Partitions are still among the best for hunting medium and large game. 185 Nosler JHP in 45 ACP has long been considered the most accurate projectile in that caliber. A 30-06 180 partition is one of the best rifle loads you can get. Only slightly less so in .308. Ballistic tips are great for .22 caliber chamberings but they are not great penetrators. Nosler makes the Trophy Bonded projectiles used in Fed Tactical loads in .223/.308 and they are quite possibly the best all around loads with numerous police departments and federal agencies using them.

12-26-2007, 12:53 PM	#5
ForneyRider XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 16	Nosler makes quality. I use their 210gr JHP in my .41 Mag Ruger Blackhawk, and the 120gr Ballistic Tip for varmint in my 7mm Mag. I've rolled almost all of the 100 pistol bullets in the box and they were all the same, excellent. I am putting together my old phone books to do a "Box-o-Truth" test. I want to see retention weight, shape, penetration, trajectory, etc. at 10 yards.

12-27-2007, 09:10 AM	#8
ForneyRider XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 16	Nosler used wet newspapers when he first started making bullets, the Partition.