Nosler .458 300 Grain Ballistic Tip?

[hoytcanon]

Hello, AH folks... has anyone out there tried the new Nosler .458 Ballistic Tip bullets. I ordered some in to try in a bolt action .450 Marlin... would only consider these for medium game, WT's and BB's, but they look interesting. Going to load some up for the range and maybe test on a black bear this spring.

 

[hoytcanon]

This bullet...

 

[Hunter4752001]

Interesting bullet, does Nosler list a maximum velocity?

I have some 300 gr locally made all copper projectiles which I load to about 2700 fps in a 458 Lott. A comfortable load with no pressure signs. I haven't had a chance to test on game as yet.

I also have some 300 gr Speer projectiles but when emailed, the manufacturer stated they are not suitable to be used in the Lott.

 

[hoytcanon]

Interesting bullet, does Nosler list a maximum velocity?

I have some 300 gr locally made all copper projectiles which I load to about 2700 fps in a 458 Lott. A comfortable load with no pressure signs. I haven't had a chance to test on game as yet.

I also have some 300 gr Speer projectiles but when emailed, the manufacturer stated they are not suitable to be used in the Lott.

All I can find in recommended velocity range is a cut & paste from other NBT blurbs... it says 1800 - 3200 FPS, and I am pretty sure nothing is driving these to 3200. Should be good for medium game. I have three boxes in the way, will work up a load and try them on bears this spring.

 

[hoytcanon]

The .458 300 NBT's came in. Making up a batch for the range in the .450 Marlin. 300 NBT over 50.0 to 54.0 grains H4198 @ 2.700"... My .450 Marlin is built on a Ruger M77 Mark II Stainless action... if you are shooting a lever action, work up your load... always work it up, but particularly if it is a lever.