NOSLER 51165 BALLISTIC SILVERTIP 30 CALIBER 150 GRAIN 50 CNT

Nosler Ballistic Silvertip 30 Caliber 150 Grain Bullets (51165) give hunters a 30/30 caliber .308 diameter spitzer round nose boat tail design that blends flat trajectory for its class with controlled expansion and reliable penetration. This 150 grain 30 caliber Ballistic Silvertip hunting bullet works well in lever action and other 30/30 style rifles where you want modern bullet performance in a traditional cartridge.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 51165
• Caliber: 30/30, 0.308 inch bullet diameter
• Bullet weight: 150 grains
• Bullet style: Ballistic Silvertip with silver polymer tip
• Bullet profile: Spitzer round nose
• Bullet base: Boat tail
• G1 ballistic coefficient: 0.232
• Sectional density: 0.226
• Overall length: 1.066 inches
• Jacket: Copper alloy tapered jacket
• Core: Lead alloy core
• Construction: Combined Technology Ballistic Silvertip with external Lubalox coating
• Quantity per box: 50 bullets

Special Features

• Silver polymer tip resists deformation in the magazine tube and initiates positive expansion on impact for consistent mushrooms in the vital zone.
• Fully tapered jacket and special lead alloy core allow controlled expansion and good weight retention across practical 30/30 velocity ranges.
• Lubalox external coating reduces barrel fouling and friction, which promotes longer barrel life and easier cleaning over extended shooting sessions.
• Spitzer round nose profile offers a streamlined shape tailored to feed and function correctly in 30/30 applications while still improving external ballistics.
• Boat tail base enhances downrange efficiency compared to flat base round nose designs, supporting better retained velocity and energy for typical woods and field distances.

Practical Benefits

• Nosler Ballistic Silvertip 30 Caliber 150 Grain (51165) fits hunters who want a modern tipped bullet for 30/30 rifles used on deer and similar game.
• The 150 grain weight and carefully shaped round nose spitzer profile give you a blend of flat enough trajectory and strong impact performance inside the realistic ranges where 30/30 rifles shine.
• The Lubalox coating and tapered jacket design help your loads shoot clean and consistent, so you can spend more time confirming point of impact and less time scrubbing copper.
• The controlled expansion behavior makes these bullets ideal for broadside and slightly quartering shots where you expect to pass through ribs and light shoulder bone.
• If you reload for a 30/30 and want a tipped bullet that updates your rifle with modern terminal performance, Nosler Ballistic Silvertip 30 Caliber 150 Grain Bullets (51165) are a practical choice for the dedicated 30/30 deer hunter.