Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles ANNOUNCING THE NOSLER E-TIP!!!!!!

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I could not say anything until now!!!

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All of the lead free developments are giving me a sinking feeling. I'm guessing a $50 increase in the cost of an afternoon at the range with my 308 is coming whether I like it or not.

mathman

quote=mathman].... I'm guessing a $50 increase in the cost of an afternoon at the range with my 308 is coming whether I like it or not.

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NOPE!

I'll buy the " initiates expansion" but when are these companies going to get off the kick about prevents deformation. It has bene proven many times that a little deformation does not effect accuracy.

They will be a big seller in CA

Is it a solid shank with no grooves?

I wasn't referring to that product by itself. After the regs change so we can't use anything but lead free bullets I smell price increases all around since there will be no economical alternative.

I will post everything I get from Nosler on it.
I am getting a lot of info as we "speak".
From the sound of it they are a phenomenal bullet and proven on game to boot already!

Barnes must be doing something right as they say immatation is the highest form of flattery

This is what I got from them:

Very accurate, less copper problems, Texas boars do not stand a chance (many shot at various velocities) expansion needs 1800 fps (ala partition) available in 180 gr 30 cal, non stop production right now, will not shed the petals easily at all!


http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=3&bullet=20

Hey Painless
Take a look at this, maybe your 7-08 will like these

Why would Nosler refer to "recreational shooting" in their description of this bullet? Who can afford 50 to 70 cents per bullet for targets? I hope this has nothing to do with the "lead-free" issue I hear about.

POP do you have a price?

working on that.

Looks like Nosler is going for some market share.

Having a high BC, should be in the E-Tip's favor. That's the main reason why I don't use the TSX, it has a very low BC and uses grooves to further slow it down at distance.

Just called Nosler,

The BC is .523, compare that to Barnes .453.

For long distance shooters who use turrets that extra BC can make a real difference.

I see your point, but I would wager to say that those who don't turn turrets get the most goody from a slippery bullet. Yet another advantage of the set-up.

Do they have a list of calibers and weights for initial distribution?

Never mind. It is listed in the announcement.

Wouldn't be taking to much stock in what the manufacturer is quoting for a BC

Interesting. I'll be looking forward to more info.

A deformed tip on a copper point? Must have a serious recoiling rifle for that to happen.

Looks like a nice large cavity up front, which is calling for the plastic tip to claim a high BC.

Folks better have a VERY large magazine to be able to seat those bullets. That tip is going to add serious length to a bullet that is probably long to start with in relation to its weight.

I aint buying into that it will be better than "the other guys". Maybe the same when trying to figure out just how dead a critter is, but not better.

Ain't marketing a science in itself?