Lindcott Armory Rifle · SAAMI
.30 Nosler
Nosler's attempt to create the definitive .30 magnum: more power than .300 Win Mag, less than .300 Weatherby, no belt..
- Caliber
- 0.308″ · 7.823 mm
- Introduced
- 2016
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .26 Nosler
- Primary use
- Hunting, Long Range
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2016
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Nosler
- Manufacturer
- Nosler
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 92 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:8.5
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 65,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 800 yd
- Max range
- 1600 yd
- Recoil
- 30–42 ft·lb
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Berger Hunting 215 gr, 2,975 fps, BC 0.354 G7 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2974 | 4223 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 2842 | 3856 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 2713 | 3513 | -2.8″ | -1.3 |
| 300 yd | 2587 | 3194 | -10.3″ | -3.3 |
| 400 yd | 2463 | 2896 | -23.1″ | -5.5 |
| 500 yd | 2343 | 2619 | -41.6″ | -7.9 |
| 600 yd | 2226 | 2364 | -66.4″ | -10.6 |
| 700 yd | 2112 | 2130 | -98.2″ | -13.4 |
| 800 yd | 2001 | 1912 | -137.8″ | -16.5 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
Performance
Buy links open .30 Nosler ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.82 | 0.308 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.74 | 0.344 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.41 | 0.528 | ~ |
| Shoulder angle | 35° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 13.97 | 0.550 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.56 | 0.534 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.87 | 0.310 | ≈ |
| Case length | 64.92 | 2.556 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 84.84 | 3.340 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .30 Nosler is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 37 active loads across 13 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 37 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosler | Trophy Grade Partition | 180 | Partition | 3,200 | 4,092 | 0.474 G1 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond | 180 | AccuBond | 3,200 | 4,092 | 0.261 G7 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade | 180 | AccuBond | 3,100 | 3,840 | 0.261 G7 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond Long Range | 210 | AccuBond LR | 3,000 | 4,196 | 0.350 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 178 | ELD-X | 3,000 | 3,557 | 0.287 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter | 212 | ELD-X | 3,000 | 4,236 | 0.350 G7 |
| Nosler | Match Grade RDF 210gr OTM | 210 | RDF OTM | 3,000 | 4,196 | 0.317 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X 212gr | 212 | ELD-X | 3,000 | 4,236 | 0.350 G7 |
| Norma | Diamond Line Match 210gr | 210 | Diamond OTM | 3,000 | 4,196 | 0.317 G7 |
| HSM | Trophy Gold | 210 | Berger VLD | 3,000 | 4,196 | 0.317 G7 |
| HSM | Trophy Gold OTM 210gr | 210 | OTM | 3,000 | 4,196 | 0.317 G7 |
| Black Hills | Gold OTM 210gr | 210 | OTM | 3,000 | 4,196 | 0.317 G7 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond LR 210gr | 210 | AccuBond LR | 3,000 | 4,196 | 0.350 G7 |
| Berger | Hunting | 215 | Hybrid Hunter OTM | 2,975 | 4,225 | 0.354 G7 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond LR | 210 | AccuBond LR | 2,900 | 3,921 | 0.350 G7 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Suitable powders
8 reloading powders listed for .30 Nosler, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in .30 Nosler
12 models in the database chamber .30 Nosler. Browse all →
Lineage
ⓘ Direct parent .26 Nosler (same case, necked up); .404 Jeffery is the grandparent.
Connected reference
History
Introduced by Nosler in 2016. Exceeds .300 Win Mag performance while fitting in a standard magnum-length action without a belt. Nosler manufactures rifles chambered for their own proprietary cartridges.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .30 Nosler use?
- .30 Nosler typically uses a 1:8.5 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .30 Nosler?
- .30 Nosler uses a 0.308″ (7.823 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .30 Nosler still in production?
- .30 Nosler is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .30 Nosler used for?
- .30 Nosler is primarily used for hunting, long range.
- What are the best powders for .30 Nosler?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for .30 Nosler include N165, N170, Reloader 26, IMR 7977, among 8 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
- StandardSAAMI — ANSI/SAAMI Z299 — Cartridge & Chamber Drawingsarchived
- Manufacturer33 Nosler Rifle Cartridges — Nosler (manufacturer/designer) · parent_cartridge
- ManufacturerUpping the Ante: The 30 Nosler — American Rifleman (NRA) · parent_cartridge
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 37 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →