Nosler RDF Match .30 Caliber 168gr Bullets

Nosler RDF Match bullets in .30 Caliber, 168 grains (brand part no. 53182), are a streamlined, match-grade hollow-point boat-tail bullet engineered to reduce aerodynamic drag, Boat Tail bullets built for long-range competition and precision target shooting. Sold 100 per box, these are component bullets for handloaders who want to build their own .30 Caliber ammunition rather than buy factory loads.

Key Specifications

• .30 Caliber caliber, matching this bullet to that bore diameter.
• 168 grains, a weight suited to long-range competition and precision target shooting.
• Built on Nosler’s RDF Match platform: a streamlined, match-grade hollow-point boat-tail bullet engineered to reduce aerodynamic drag.
• Boat Tail design.
• Sold 100 per box — component bullets only, no cases, primers, or powder included.
• The Reduced Drag Factor (RDF) ogive is designed to cut aerodynamic drag for a flatter trajectory and less wind drift.
• Match-grade hollow-point construction and tight manufacturing tolerances support consistent, repeatable accuracy shot to shot.
• The boat-tail base further reduces drag compared to a flat-base target bullet.
• Built specifically for target and competition use, not hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cases, primers, or powder included? No. These are component bullets only — you’ll supply your own brass, primers, and powder as part of handloading.

What is the RDF Match bullet built for? Nosler’s RDF Match line is built for long-range competition and precision target shooting.

Is the RDF bullet meant for hunting? No. RDF is a match/target bullet engineered for accuracy and low drag, not controlled expansion on game.

Buy Nosler RDF Match .30 Caliber 168gr Bullets

Handloaders building precision .30 Caliber ammunition should look at Nosler’s RDF Match bullets for consistent, repeatable performance. Order them from Nosler and browse the rest of our reloading bullets from a Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.