Lindcott Armory Rifle · SAAMI standardized
.33 Nosler
Nosler's proprietary magnum rifle cartridge based on a rebated-rim case with no belt.
- Introduced
- 2016
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Nosler, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Nosler
- Standard
- SAAMI standardized
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.338″
- Case length
- 2.46″
- Overall length
- 3.34″
- Base ⌀
- 0.55″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.534″
- Case capacity
- 98 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:9
- Primer
- Boxer Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 65,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Recoil
- 25–35 ft·lb
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 2,775–3,025 fps
- Energy
- 4,529–4,580 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 2,650–3,025 fps · 22 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 22 active loads across 10 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 22 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady | Precision Hunter | 230 | ELD-X | 2,975 | 4,519 | 0.636 | $3.50 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 270 | ELD-X | 2,900 | 5,041 | 0.624 | $3.50 |
| HSM | Trophy Gold | 250 | Berger Hybrid | 2,850 | 4,508 | 0.697 | $2.20 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 225 | ELD-X | 2,800 | 3,916 | 0.597 | $3.50 |
| Hornady | Match ELD-M | 285 | ELD-M | 2,800 | 4,961 | 0.905 | $3.50 |
| Berger | Hunting | 300 | Elite Hunter OTM | 2,700 | 4,855 | 0.818 | $2.80 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter | 265 | ELD-X | 2,650 | 4,131 | 0.612 | $3.50 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond | 225 | AccuBond | 3,025 | 4,571 | — | $0.85 |
| Barnes | LRX | 225 | LRX BT | 3,025 | 4,571 | — | $0.85 |
| Winchester | Deer Season | 200 | Extreme Point | 3,000 | 3,996 | — | — |
| Sig Sauer | Elite Copper | 200 | HT Copper | 3,000 | 3,996 | — | — |
| Nosler | Hunting | 225 | E-Tip | 2,950 | 4,347 | — | $0.85 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade Partition | 225 | Partition | 2,920 | 4,259 | — | $0.85 |
| Nosler | Trophy Grade AccuBond Long Range | 265 | AccuBond LR | 2,875 | 4,863 | — | $0.85 |
| Winchester | AccuBond LR | 225 | AccuBond LR | 2,850 | 4,057 | — | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Reloading cost
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 .33 Nosler
3 models in the database chamber .33 Nosler. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
Nosler introduced this proprietary cartridge in 2016 based on a beltless rebated-rim case. Designed specifically for the Nosler Model 48 rifle. Fills the gap between .338 Winchester Magnum and .340 Weatherby Magnum, optimized for hunting elk and moose at extended ranges.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .33 Nosler use?
- .33 Nosler typically uses a 1:9 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .33 Nosler?
- .33 Nosler uses a 0.338″ (8.585 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .33 Nosler still in production?
- .33 Nosler is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .33 Nosler used for?
- .33 Nosler is primarily used for hunting.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 22 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →