Nosler .270 WSM 130-Grain Expansion Tip (E-Tip) Lead-Free Power & Precision
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Nosler .270 Winchester Short Magnum 130 gr Expansion Tip® (E-Tip) Ammunition
The Nosler .270 WSM 130 gr Expansion Tip® is a lead-free 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 Nosler Premium Brass cases made in the USA, it ensures precision and consistency shot after shot.
Key technical specifications
- E-Tip® 130 gr (lead-free): polymer tip that resists deformation in the magazine and a boat-tail base for long-range performance; reliable expansion on impact.
- BC (G1): 0.459 (130 gr .270 cal E-Tip® component).
- Muzzle velocity & energy: 3200 fps and ~2956 ft-lbs from a 24" test barrel with 1:10" twist.
- Recommended use: designed for deer and pronghorn; ethical lead-free ammunition with strong ballistic performance.
Official ballistics data
Distance (yd) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Drop (100 yd zero) | Drop (200 yd zero) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Muzzle | 3200 | 2956 | -1.5" | -1.5" |
100 | 2984 | 2569 | 0" | +1.2" |
200 | 2777 | 2226 | -2.4" | 0" |
300 | 2580 | 1921 | -9.3" | -5.7" |
400 | 2391 | 1650 | -21.5" | -16.7" |
500 | 2210 | 1410 | -39.8" | -33.7" |
600 | 2038 | 1199 | -65.1" | -57.9" |
700 | 1874 | 1014 | -98.9" | -90.5" |
800 | 1719 | 853 | -142.6" | -132.9" |
Main advantages
- Lead-free ammunition compliant with hunting regulations, without sacrificing power or penetration.
- Immediate expansion from the polymer tip with excellent weight retention.
- Reliable trajectory at medium and long range thanks to the boat-tail base and strong ballistic coefficient.
- Reloadable Nosler premium brass manufactured to tight tolerances for maximum consistency.
Use and best practices
- Use a .270 WSM rifle with a 24" barrel and 1:10" twist to reproduce the stated performance.
- Recommended for effective shots between 0 and 300 yards; aim at the chest/vitals to leverage controlled expansion.
- Recovered bullets should show wide, uniform expansion without excessive fragmentation.
- If you handload, clean cases and follow official data; use a case headspace gauge to verify dimensions.
€80.78
Tax included