Nosler‘s E-Tip ammunition in .308 Winchester (brand part no. 40035) loads a 168-grain lead-free hunting bullet up front, built for shooters who want a high-performance expanding bullet without any lead in the payload. The E-Tip bullet combines uniform expansion with 95 percent-plus weight retention, delivering superior penetration and excellent terminal performance on all types of big game. The cartridge is also marked .308 / 7.62 NATO, confirming dimensional compatibility with 7.62x51mm NATO-chambered rifles. For .308 Winchester hunters who want a lead-free bullet that performs like a premium bonded design, this rifle ammunition is built for the field.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, one of the most widely available big-game cartridges.
• The bullet weighs 168 grains, a versatile weight for deer through larger game.
• The bullet is a Nosler E-Tip, a lead-free hunting design.
• The E-Tip delivers uniform expansion on impact.
• The bullet retains 95 percent or more of its weight, driving superior penetration.
• Nosler rates it for excellent terminal performance on all types of big game.
• The cartridge is also marked .308 / 7.62 NATO, confirming compatibility with 7.62x51mm chambers.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• Cost runs about $2.88 per round, in line with premium lead-free rifle ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for a range or hunting trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet lead-free? Yes, the E-Tip carries no lead core, making it compliant where nontraditional ammunition is required.

How much weight does the E-Tip retain on impact? Nosler rates it at 95 percent or more, driving deep, reliable penetration.

Will this ammo run in a rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO? Yes, .308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm NATO share the same case dimensions, and this load is marked for both.

Buy Nosler E-Tip .308 Winchester 168gr Lead-Free

Going lead-free shouldn’t mean giving up terminal performance, and the E-Tip is built to prove that trade-off doesn’t have to exist. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.