Weatherby .28 Nosler ammunition (part no. R28NS180VLD) loads a 180-grain Very-Low-Drag Boat Tail for hunters who want dependable performance in the field. Weatherby built its name on high-velocity magnum cartridges, and its factory ammunition is loaded to the same demanding standard as its rifles. The very-low-drag profile keeps trajectory flat and retains energy at extended range, with a thin jacket built to open on game at hunting distances. Cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .28 Nosler loading is a dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .28 Nosler, a chambering with wide factory rifle support.
- The bullet weighs 180 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is a Very-Low-Drag Boat Tail, the projectile Weatherby chose to load behind .28 Nosler.
- The very-low-drag profile keeps trajectory flat and retains energy at extended range, with a thin jacket built to open on game at hunting distances.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
- A case ships 10 boxes (200 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
- At about $4.23 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
- The box ships at about 1.7 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 180-gr Very-Low-Drag Boat Tail suited for? With .28 Nosler behind a Very-Low-Drag Boat Tail bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.
How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 10 boxes of 20, 200 rounds total.
How is the Very-Low-Drag Boat Tail different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The very-low-drag profile keeps trajectory flat and retains energy at extended range, with a thin jacket built to open on game at hunting distances.
Buy the Weatherby .28 Nosler 180 gr Very-Low-Drag Boat Tail
Confirmed zero and dependable ammunition matter more than anything else when it counts, and this Very-Low-Drag Boat Tail loading is built to be the round you don’t have to think twice about. Stock up before the next range day or hunt. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| UPC | 747115452248 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Weatherby |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R28NS180VLD |
| Caliber/Gauge | .28 Nosler |
| Grains | 180 gr |
| Length | 6.5000 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.7 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 3.49 |







