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30 Cal. Ballistic Tips #9435701 12/19/14
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 760 West Ky. S southpawhunter OP Campfire Regular
OP southpawhunter Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 760 West Ky.	Are there any significant differences between the 165/168 gr. BT's? Such as jacket thickness, construction etc? Appreciate any info.

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Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips southpawhunter #9437046 12/19/14
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,626 Mi. E efw Campfire Ranger
efw Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,626 Mi.	It seems to me that I've seen posted here from those in the know that the 168 is heavier in the jacket. I love that bullet; its my go-to in the 06 over RS-Hunter as my one load for all big game. It's performed wonderfully both on paper and terminally.

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips efw #9437877 12/19/14
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30,949 Colorado A antelope_sniper Campfire 'Bwana
antelope_sniper Campfire 'Bwana A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30,949 Colorado	168 is sleeker and has a higher BC as I recall. You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it. You cannot over estimate the unimportance of nearly everything. John Maxwell

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips southpawhunter #9437882 12/19/14
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna
Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana	I seem to recall that both the 165 and 168 now have the heavier jacket, but you might want to check with Nosler. “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips efw #9438277 12/19/14
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Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,131 Willamette Valley, Oregon	Originally Posted by efw It seems to me that I've seen posted here from those in the know that the 168 is heavier in the jacket. I love that bullet; its my go-to in the 06 over RS-Hunter as my one load for all big game. It's performed wonderfully both on paper and terminally. I use 60.0 grains of Hunter in Remington cases sparked with WLRM primers for 2815 ft/sec MV. What's your load? P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

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Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips Pharmseller #9438763 12/20/14
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 302 Maine S spj Campfire Member
spj Campfire Member S Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 302 Maine	168 is bomb proof, my sister put one through both shoulders of a large cow moose at 30 yards out of an 06.

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips Pharmseller #9438994 12/20/14
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,626 Mi. E efw Campfire Ranger
efw Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,626 Mi.	168 gr NBT, 61.5 gr Hunter, Win LRM, Win Nickel Cases I'm pretty sure I'm somewhere around 2925 fps based upon experiementation w/ this rifle and similar combinations but I haven't had a chance to chrono this exact load yet. Sure is flat shooting and as the poster above said, dang near bomb proof; I love it!

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips southpawhunter #9441200 12/20/14
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roninflag Campfire Regular R Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,461 az	50.5 varget.

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips roninflag #9441345 12/21/14
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MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,412 59644	From Jan '11. Originally Posted by selmer Yes, I did ask specifically about construction and received a reply finally today. According to Nosler, and I quote "The 165 and 168 gr. .308" ballistic tips have the same jacket construction and thickness. The ogive has been slightly changed on the 168 gr. to make up the 3 gr. difference in lead, but the jacket construction is the same." From the horse's mouth. Gotta get some 168s. "I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022 Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips MtnBoomer #9441352 12/21/14
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MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,412 59644	Here's the new... Oops, got the pics mixed-up. Really a nice set of teeth... Second from right is supposed to be the 168 then the 180. Second from left is supposed to be the old 168. "I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022 Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?

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Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips MtnBoomer #9441399 12/21/14
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,083 Australia R rockdoc Campfire Regular
rockdoc Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,083 Australia	oregontripper, that is a real nice mount! When did you nail that one That new 168gn has a very thick jacket! Last edited by rockdoc; 12/21/14.

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips rockdoc #9441526 12/21/14
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MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,412 59644	Mounted in a dream only. I really like her smile. Heck Id probably trade a rifle... Ahh never mind. 30-06 with the 168 NBT.... "I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022 Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips MtnBoomer #9443238 12/21/14
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passport Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,090 Rockford, MI	Originally Posted by oregontripper Here's the new... Oops, got the pics mixed-up. Really a nice set of teeth... Daddy like It�s a magazine not a clip...... Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.� - Lord Chesterfield. 1750

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips passport #9443242 12/21/14
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MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,412 59644	Here's a much less interesting pic, apparently showing the old 165. "I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022 Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?

Re: 30 Cal. Ballistic Tips passport #9443244 12/21/14
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passport Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,090 Rockford, MI	57.5grns of H4350 under the 165 is my huckleberry It�s a magazine not a clip...... Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.� - Lord Chesterfield. 1750

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