Nosler E-Tip ammunition delivers exceptional performance for hunters seeking lead-free options. Loaded with 120-grain E-Tip bullets in .260 Remington, this ammunition offers superior penetration and consistent expansion across a wide range of velocities. The streamlined polymer tip and boat-tail design ensure excellent long-range accuracy and ballistic performance. With a muzzle velocity of 2750 fps, these rounds provide the power and precision needed for ethical harvests on various big game animals. Each box contains 20 rounds of this high-quality, environmentally-friendly hunting ammunition.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nosler Bullets Inc. |
| Caliber | .260 Remington |
| Bullet Weight | 120 grains |
| Bullet Type | E-Tip (Lead-Free) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2750 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 2015 ft-lbs |
| Application | Big Game Hunting |
| Features | Lead-free, Polymer tip, Boat-tail design |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Key Features:
The Nosler E-Tip Rifle Ammunition .260 Remington 120gr offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for long-range shooting and hunting applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Bullet Type | E-Tip (Lead-Free) Environmentally friendly and compliant with lead-free hunting regulations |
| Bullet Weight | 120 grains Optimized for .260 Remington cartridge |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2750 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer |
| Boat-Tail Design | Improved aerodynamics Enhances long-range accuracy and performance |
| Polymer Tip | Streamlined profile Improves ballistic coefficient and initiates expansion upon impact |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Big Game Hunting: Ideal for hunting medium to large game animals, providing excellent penetration and expansion for clean, ethical kills.
- Long-Range Shooting: The boat-tail design and polymer tip make this ammunition suitable for long-range hunting and target shooting scenarios.
- Lead-Free Hunting Areas: Perfect for use in areas with lead ammunition restrictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Precision Rifle Competitions: Suitable for certain precision rifle competitions that allow factory ammunition.
- Varmint Control: While primarily designed for larger game, can be effective for varmint control when longer ranges are involved.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Lead-Free Construction: E-Tip bullet meets lead-free hunting regulations, environmentally friendly and legal in lead-restricted areas.
- ✔ Exceptional Stopping Power: Provides excellent terminal performance and stopping power across a wide range of impact velocities.
- ✔ Superior Penetration: Designed for peerless penetration, rivaling even high-quality lead-core bullets.
- ✔ Long-Range Performance: Boat-tail configuration and streamlined polymer tip ensure excellent long-range accuracy and ballistics.
- ✔ Consistent Expansion: Designed to expand reliably across a wide range of velocities, ensuring consistent performance at various ranges.
Cons
- ✘ Higher Cost: Lead-free ammunition is typically more expensive than traditional lead-core options.
- ✘ Limited Caliber Options: Only available in .260 Remington, which may not suit all hunters' needs or firearms.
- ✘ Potential for Over-Penetration: The high penetration capabilities may lead to over-penetration on smaller game animals.
- ✘ Barrel Wear: Some copper-based lead-free bullets may cause increased barrel wear compared to traditional lead bullets.
About Nosler:
Nosler, founded in 1948 by John Nosler, is a renowned American manufacturer of premium ammunition and bullets. Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Nosler has built a reputation for innovation and quality in the hunting and shooting industry. The company is particularly known for its groundbreaking Partition bullet, introduced in 1948, which revolutionized big game hunting. Nosler continues to push the boundaries of ammunition technology with products like the E-Tip, a lead-free expanding bullet designed for optimal performance and environmental consciousness. With a focus on precision, reliability, and ethical hunting practices, Nosler has become a trusted name among hunters and shooting enthusiasts worldwide.
