Nosler BT 30-06 Springfield Ammo 165 Grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Polymer Tip Box of 20

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.

The Nosler BT 30-06 Springfield 165 grain Ballistic Tip delivers a field-proven combination of velocity, energy, and controlled expansion for medium game. At 2950 feet per second and 3188 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, this load offers flat trajectory and hard-hitting terminal performance on whitetail deer, mule deer, feral hogs, and pronghorn antelope. The 30-06 Springfield is a classic North American hunting cartridge, and the 165-grain bullet weight balances sectional density (0.248) with a ballistic coefficient of 0.475 — enough to buck wind at typical hunting ranges while retaining energy downrange.

Performance at a Glance

Nosler’s Ballistic Tip projectile features a polycarbonate polymer tip that resists deformation in the magazine and initiates rapid expansion upon impact. The heavy jacket base prevents bullet blowup during firing and holds together through extreme velocities, while the uniform pure lead core eliminates air pockets that cause erratic flight. Each round is loaded in Nosler-manufactured brass — dimensionally consistent, flash-hole deburred, and built to extend case life through multiple reloading cycles. Boxer primers are non-corrosive and reloadable. Every cartridge undergoes visual inspection before packaging.

This load is optimized for medium game at ranges where the 30-06 Springfield excels — inside 400 yards on deer-sized targets. The polymer tip ensures reliable feeding and initiates mushrooming on contact, while the jacket base prevents core separation. Nosler brass maintains headstamp integrity and dimensional consistency across reloading cycles. For more hunting-grade 30-06 ammo, compare grain weights and bullet profiles to match your game and terrain.