The Nosler Whitetail Country .308 Winchester 165gr Solid Base load (Nosler part no. 40120) is a box of 20 rounds of deer ammunition. Nosler‘s Whitetail Country line puts the Solid Base bullet, which Nosler calls legendary, into a load made specifically for deer. The bullet has a fifth-generation tapered jacket and a heavy solid base for deep penetration and optimal expansion. Nosler publishes a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.442 for this 165-grain load, measured with a 24-inch test barrel. It is a straightforward choice for the deer hunter.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, so this box only suits rifles marked for that exact cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 165 grains, the weight Nosler lists for this item.
• The bullet is the Solid Base, built with a fifth-generation tapered jacket and a heavy solid base.
• The bullet profile is spitzer, as Nosler specifies it, which shapes how the bullet flies and feeds.
• The base is a boat-tail, which Nosler pairs with the profile to help accuracy and wind resistance.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.442, the figure Nosler publishes for this load.
• Cases are Nosler brass, the case Nosler loads in its Whitetail Country ammunition.
• The box holds 20 rounds, enough for sighting in and a season in the field.
• Nosler lists the intended use as deer-sized game, so the load is matched to deer hunting.
• The test barrel is 24 inches with a 1-in-10-inch twist, the test barrel Nosler used for its published ballistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this .308 Winchester or 7.62 NATO ammunition? Nosler lists this load as .308 Winchester. Check the chamber marking on your rifle and shoot ammunition that matches that designation.

What kind of bullet is loaded in this .308 Winchester round? Nosler loads a 165-grain Solid Base bullet, which has a fifth-generation tapered jacket and a heavy solid base for deep penetration and optimal expansion.

How many rounds come in the box? The box holds 20 rounds, packed as a single 20-round box.

Buy the Nosler Whitetail Country .308 Winchester 165gr Solid Base Ammunition, 20-Round Box

Whitetail Country is Nosler’s deer-season load, and the 165-grain .308 Winchester is the one to pick when you want that bullet for your rifle. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more rifle ammunition while you are here.