Rifle Bullets for Reloading
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Match bullets, usually hollow point boat tails, are built for accuracy and consistent flight, not controlled expansion. Hunting bullets (soft points, ballistic tips, bonded, and solid copper) are built to expand and hold together in game. Use match bullets for targets and competition, and an expanding hunting bullet for game.

A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket, so the two stay together on impact. That means higher weight retention and deeper penetration, which matters on larger game and at close range, where impact velocity is high. The Nosler AccuBond and Norma Bondstrike are two well-known examples.

A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket, so the two stay together on impact. That means higher weight retention and deeper penetration, which matters on larger game and at close range, where impact velocity is high. The Nosler AccuBond and Norma Bondstrike are two well-known examples.

Start with what you’ll do with it: hunting, match shooting, or range practice. Then narrow it down by bullet type and weight. For .308 and other 30 calibers, see our 30 caliber bullets guide for help choosing by use.

Yes. Most rifle bullets come in boxes from 50 to 1,000, and we offer 25-count sample packs on popular bullets, so you can test a few in your rifle before buying in bulk.

Yes. Most rifle bullets come in boxes from 50 to 1,000, and we offer 25-count sample packs on popular bullets, so you can test a few in your rifle before buying in bulk.

Yes. Most rifle bullets come in boxes from 50 to 1,000, and we offer 25-count sample packs on popular bullets, so you can test a few in your rifle before buying in bulk.

Use load data published by the bullet and powder manufacturers for your exact bullet and powder, and stay within the published range. We don’t publish load data. Our reloading forum is a good place to compare notes with other shooters on less common bullets.

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Match bullets, usually hollow point boat tails, are built for accuracy and consistent flight, not controlled expansion. Hunting bullets (soft points, ballistic tips, bonded, and solid copper) are built to expand and hold together in game. Use match bullets for targets and competition, and an expanding hunting bullet for game.

A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket, so the two stay together on impact. That means higher weight retention and deeper penetration, which matters on larger game and at close range, where impact velocity is high. The Nosler AccuBond and Norma Bondstrike are two well-known examples.

A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket, so the two stay together on impact. That means higher weight retention and deeper penetration, which matters on larger game and at close range, where impact velocity is high. The Nosler AccuBond and Norma Bondstrike are two well-known examples.

Start with what you’ll do with it: hunting, match shooting, or range practice. Then narrow it down by bullet type and weight. For .308 and other 30 calibers, see our 30 caliber bullets guide for help choosing by use.

Yes. Most rifle bullets come in boxes from 50 to 1,000, and we offer 25-count sample packs on popular bullets, so you can test a few in your rifle before buying in bulk.

Yes. Most rifle bullets come in boxes from 50 to 1,000, and we offer 25-count sample packs on popular bullets, so you can test a few in your rifle before buying in bulk.

Yes. Most rifle bullets come in boxes from 50 to 1,000, and we offer 25-count sample packs on popular bullets, so you can test a few in your rifle before buying in bulk.

Use load data published by the bullet and powder manufacturers for your exact bullet and powder, and stay within the published range. We don’t publish load data. Our reloading forum is a good place to compare notes with other shooters on less common bullets.

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