Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting Bullets - 25 Caliber .257, 100 Grain Spitzer, 50 Count Box

The Nosler Ballistic Tip in 25 caliber (.257, 100 grain) is a time-tested hunting bullet for reloaders pursuing deer-sized game. The polymer tip initiates rapid, uniform expansion on impact while the tapered jacket transfers energy efficiently across a wide velocity range. Boat-tail design works in your favor at extended range, and the heavily jacketed base supports large-diameter mushroom formation—the combination that hunters rely on for clean, ethical kills.

If you reload for a .257 Roberts, .25-06 Remington, or other quarter-bore hunting cartridge, this 50-count box gives you the precision component you need to build loads that shoot consistently and perform predictably downrange. Nosler's color-coded polymer tip (orange, in this case) makes caliber ID quick at the bench, and the boat-tail profile helps you stretch shots to practical hunting distances without sacrificing the bullet integrity that matters when the shot counts.

These aren't match-grade target pills—they're engineered for hunting. The balance between expansion and weight retention is tuned for medium game at the velocities most .25 cartridges deliver. Reloaders who have confidence in Nosler's hunting bullet designs know that consistency in seating depth, powder charge, and primer selection will let these bullets do what they're designed for.

Key Features

• Polymer tip initiates rapid, uniform expansion
• Fully-tapered jacket for controlled energy transfer
• Heavily jacketed base supports large-diameter mushroom formation
• Boat-tail design improves long-range ballistics
• Color-coded for quick caliber identification at the loading bench
• 50 bullets per box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridges can I use these bullets in?

These .257, 100-grain Ballistic Tips work in .25 caliber rifle cartridges such as the .25-06 Remington, .257 Roberts, and other quarter-bore hunting rounds. Always verify that the bullet weight and style are suitable for your specific rifle and intended load before assembly.

Are these bullets suitable for long-range hunting?

Yes. The boat-tail design enhances ballistic performance at extended range, and the controlled-expansion engineering makes them appropriate for hunting scenarios at practical distances where bullet velocity remains within the performance window of the design.

How does the polymer tip affect bullet performance?

The color-coded polymer tip initiates rapid and uniform expansion upon impact while protecting the bullet nose during handling and feeding. The tip is caliber-specific and engineered to work with the tapered jacket design to promote consistent energy transfer.

What game are these bullets designed for?

Nosler designed the Ballistic Tip for deer-sized game. The bullet's expansion and weight-retention characteristics are tuned for medium-game hunting at the velocities typical of .25 caliber cartridges.