Nosler .270 WSM 130-Grain Expansion Tip (E-Tip) – Lead-Free Power & Precision

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<h1>Nosler .270 Winchester Short Magnum 130 gr Expansion Tip® (E-Tip) Ammunition</h1>
<p>The <strong>Nosler .270 WSM 130 gr Expansion Tip®</strong> is a <em>lead-free</em> option ideal for deer hunting in areas where it is required. Fitted with the E-Tip® polymer-tipped bullet, it delivers immediate expansion on impact, deep penetration, and high weight retention without fragmentation. Assembled with <strong>Nosler Premium Brass</strong> cases made in the USA, it ensures precision and consistency shot after shot.</p>

<h2>Key technical specifications</h2>
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<li><strong>E-Tip® 130 gr (lead-free):</strong> polymer tip that resists deformation in the magazine and a <em>boat-tail</em> base for long-range performance; reliable expansion on impact.</li>
<li><strong>BC (G1):</strong> 0.459 (130 gr .270 cal E-Tip® component).</li>
<li><strong>Muzzle velocity & energy:</strong> 3200 fps and ~2956 ft-lbs from a 24" test barrel with 1:10" twist.</li>
<li><strong>Recommended use:</strong> designed for deer and pronghorn; ethical lead-free ammunition with strong ballistic performance.</li>
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<h2>Official ballistics data</h2>
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<tr><th>Distance (yd)</th><th>Velocity (fps)</th><th>Energy (ft-lbs)</th><th>Drop (100 yd zero)</th><th>Drop (200 yd zero)</th></tr>
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<tr><td>Muzzle</td><td>3200</td><td>2956</td><td>-1.5"</td><td>-1.5"</td></tr>
<tr><td>100</td><td>2984</td><td>2569</td><td>0"</td><td>+1.2"</td></tr>
<tr><td>200</td><td>2777</td><td>2226</td><td>-2.4"</td><td>0"</td></tr>
<tr><td>300</td><td>2580</td><td>1921</td><td>-9.3"</td><td>-5.7"</td></tr>
<tr><td>400</td><td>2391</td><td>1650</td><td>-21.5"</td><td>-16.7"</td></tr>
<tr><td>500</td><td>2210</td><td>1410</td><td>-39.8"</td><td>-33.7"</td></tr>
<tr><td>600</td><td>2038</td><td>1199</td><td>-65.1"</td><td>-57.9"</td></tr>
<tr><td>700</td><td>1874</td><td>1014</td><td>-98.9"</td><td>-90.5"</td></tr>
<tr><td>800</td><td>1719</td><td>853</td><td>-142.6"</td><td>-132.9"</td></tr>
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<h2>Main advantages</h2>
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<li>Lead-free ammunition compliant with hunting regulations, without sacrificing power or penetration.</li>
<li>Immediate expansion from the polymer tip with excellent weight retention.</li>
<li>Reliable trajectory at medium and long range thanks to the <em>boat-tail</em> base and strong ballistic coefficient.</li>
<li>Reloadable Nosler premium brass manufactured to tight tolerances for maximum consistency.</li>
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<h2>Use and best practices</h2>
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<li>Use a .270 WSM rifle with a 24" barrel and 1:10" twist to reproduce the stated performance.</li>
<li>Recommended for effective shots between 0 and 300 yards; aim at the chest/vitals to leverage controlled expansion.</li>
<li>Recovered bullets should show wide, uniform expansion without excessive fragmentation.</li>
<li>If you handload, clean cases and follow official data; use a <strong>case headspace gauge</strong> to verify dimensions.</li>
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