Nosler Load Data in Caliber .308 Win. (7.62 x 51)
Nosler
Nosler, Inc., founded in 1948 by John Nosler, is a well-known American manufacturer specializing in high-performance bullets, brass, ammunition, and semi-custom rifles. The company's inception is rooted in a personal hunting experience where John Nosler, while hunting moose in British Columbia, found that his bullets failed to perform adequately, inspiring him to design a more reliable projectile. This led to the creation of Nosler's original Partition bullet, which featured a dual-core design with a partitioned jacket to ensure controlled expansion and deep penetration, setting a high standard in bullet performance. Over the decades, Nosler has expanded its product line significantly, maintaining a reputation for innovation and quality. Nosler's bullet product range includes several notable lines designed to meet various hunting and shooting needs. The Partition remains a cornerstone, renowned for its ability to combine rapid expansion with deep penetration. The Ballistic Tip line is another popular choice, designed for accuracy and rapid expansion, making it ideal for varmint and game hunting. For long-range precision, the AccuBond series offers a bonded-core bullet that combines high ballistic coefficients with controlled expansion and deep penetration. The E-Tip line is Nosler's lead-free option, featuring an all-copper construction to meet environmental regulations without sacrificing performance. The company also offers the Varmageddon series, specifically designed for varmint hunters seeking high accuracy and explosive performance upon impact. For competitive shooters, the Custom Competition line provides match-grade accuracy and consistency. The RDF (Reduced Drag Factor) bullets are engineered for long-range shooting, offering minimal drag and high ballistic coefficients. Nosler's recent innovations include the AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) bullets, which cater to hunters needing reliable performance at extended distances, maintaining controlled expansion at both high and low velocities. Nosler’s commitment to quality and performance has established the company as a trusted name among hunters, shooters, and reloaders. With a rich history of innovation and a diverse product range, Nosler continues to be a leader in the ammunition industry, delivering products that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
.308 Win. (7.62 x 51)
The .308 Winchester was developed in 1953 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and is based on the well-known 30-06 Springfield cartridge. It's a popular round used primarily for hunting large game at mid to long range distances and is considered one of the most accurate cartridges available.The .308 Win has been embraced by many rifle shooters due to its impressive performance in a cost effective package and it has also become a mainstay among police and military forces around the world. Its accuracy, moderate recoil, versatility, affordability, and wide availability makes it an exceptional choice for target practice, competition shooting, hunting, law enforcement and military applications.The popularity of this caliber led to many manufacturers designing rifles specifically for this cartridge. In the US companies such as Remington, Savage and Sako all began producing rifles chambered for .308 Win while overseas companies like FN Herstal of Belgium created the FAL battle rifle which went on to be adopted by over 90 nations from 1955 onward.When it comes to ammo selection there are plenty of options available from both common and more specialized brands that offer different weights, styles, coatings and projectiles. Reloaders also benefit from being able to utilize common components such as Lapua brass casings in order to customize their own ammunition for specific purposes or competitions.In general the .308 Winchester has proven itself as an effective hunting cartridge capable of taking down even some of the largest game animals with ease while maintaining accurate shot placement at longer ranges. Its use throughout various branches of service has made it one of the most popular cartridges worldwide and its performance speaks for itself when used properly in suitable conditions.
