Product Information

John Jennings of Columbia, SC

Date Posted: 9/3/2008

The weight consistency for my lot of Nosler Custom bullets was nothing short of amazing. Mean weight of 168.3, sd of about .07 gr; about 95 of the 100 were within 168.2-168.4gr. Neither Hornady Match nor Sierra MK were anywhere near as consistent in their weights. And considering the price, it's in my opinion the best match 168 grainer out there. Caveat: I haven't tried Berger yet.

Kenn Steffy of Sumter, SC

Date Posted: 3/22/2008

Compared weight & variation in three 168 grain premium bullets--PRVI #PPB30HP168 HPBT, Hornady #305502 A-Max, & Nosler #53168 HPBT. Took a random sample of each and weighed them on my RCBS Model 5-0-5 scale. PRVI sample averaged 167.3g plus or minus 0.55g; max = 167.8g & min = 166.7g. No sample weighed 168g. Hornady's were a bit better. Sample averaged 168.33g plus or minus 0.35g; max = 168.6g & min = 167.9g. Nosler's beat the other two hands down. Sample averaged 167.95g plus or minus .050g; max = 168g & min = 167.9g. The variation in the Nosler's was literally too close to accurately weigh on my scales. Was out of Sierra, Speer, and Barnes but I'll weigh 10 of the next box of each that I buy. Now if I could just figure a logical reason for the Hornady's grouping better in my son's Rem 700 SPS Varmint 300 Winchester Short Magnum and his Savage 10FP 308 Winchester. Haven't worked with the PRVI's long enough to really evaluate their accuracy potential.

Tom Hsu of Tallahassee, FL

Date Posted: 12/19/2006

This is an accurate bullet, not quite as good as the Sierra version of the same weight, but very close. I use this bullet in two Remington 700 heavy barreled rifles and the difference at 100 yds for three shots groups between the Nosler and the Sierra is approx. 1/8". I buy the 250 count boxes and save more money so I can practice more. Try the Noslers' in your own loads and rifle(s) as they may shoot better in it than the other brand bullets as compared to my guns.

James Silva of Alamogordo, NM

Date Posted: 12/12/2006

I purchased these bullets in order to compare them with the Sierra 168 gr Matchking bullets. I was impressed with the long range performance the Nosler bullets gave. They performed equally as well as the Sierras. I will continue to purchase them as long the price is lower.

MICHAEL BEAN of HANFORD, CA

Date Posted: 12/12/2006

I have been reloading for 20+ years and I like the way these bullets performed. I would tell you when reloading, you need to try all of the same weight bullets to see what gives you your best groups.

Johnny Berrong of MURPHY, NC

Date Posted: 12/12/2006

A very accurate bullet in my Rem. 700SS 5R Milspec. I'm just starting to work up handloads and so far, the Nosler Custom Comp. is the one to beat. I'll be buying more of these!

Ken Hawkinson of Galesburg, IL

Date Posted: 12/12/2006

I have used these rounds in competition at 100yds and 200yds. Sub MOA groups at 200yds convinced me to continue using them in the 2007 season.

Matt March of Lebanon, TN

Date Posted: 7/26/2008

OK bullet at best for the price. Weight is pretty constant, but that's about it. Tried using in my .308 and 30-06 dies (Lee deluxe, RCBS X-dies for both) but could not get any consistent seating depth. In both calibers and die sets, the best consistency I could get was ±.01inch. Accuracy on the 30-06 was marginal with average groups at 100 of .75 - 1in. This isn't too good considering the max velocity spread through the Chrony was 9fps. Group sizes with Sierra MK and Hornady 168gr Match bullets were .5MOA or less. If price is your primary, you don't mind tweaking every cartridge to the correct Overall Length, and average performance, these will be OK. I will stick with the Hornady Match bullets for the best price and performance combo. NOTE: The Nosler Ballistic Tips work fine in both sets of dies and maintain ±.002inch COAL consistently.