The Nosler 53182 RDF Match bullets deliver exceptional long-range precision for competitive shooters and precision rifle enthusiasts. These 30-caliber projectiles feature advanced hollow point boat tail construction engineered for consistent ballistic performance at extended distances.
What Makes This Different
The Reduced Drag Factor (RDF) design incorporates a meticulously crafted boat tail and optimized bearing surface that minimizes drag coefficient compared to conventional match bullets. Nosler's proprietary jacket concentricity tolerances maintain sub-0.0003" runout specifications. The hollow point cavity dimensions are held to exacting standards, ensuring uniform expansion characteristics and flight stability through transonic velocities.
Key Features
- 168-grain weight optimized for .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield cartridges
- Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) design with precision-formed meplat
- J4 precision jacket construction with uniform wall thickness
- Reduced Drag Factor profile for superior ballistic coefficient
- Match-grade lead core with consistent density distribution
- Boat tail angle engineered for optimal base drag reduction
- 100-bullet bulk packaging for high-volume precision loading
Field testing demonstrates consistent sub-MOA accuracy potential when loaded with appropriate powder charges and seating depths. The 168-grain weight provides excellent stability in standard 1:10" and faster twist rates common in precision rifle platforms. These bullets maintain supersonic velocities beyond 1,000 yards in most .308 Winchester loads, making them suitable for F-Class competition, precision rifle series events, and long-range hunting applications.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .30 (0.308" diameter)
- Weight: 168 grains
- Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
- Ballistic Coefficient: G1 BC approximately 0.462
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10" or faster
- Jacket Material: Gilding metal
- Core Material: Lead alloy
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Nosler, Inc. (USA)
These match-grade projectiles represent proven ballistic engineering backed by Nosler's reputation for consistency in precision shooting applications. The 100-count packaging provides sufficient quantity for load development and competition preparation without excess inventory investment.