Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free .22 Caliber 40gr Varmint Bullets

The Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free (BTLF) .22 Caliber 40gr Varmint bullet is a non-magnetic, lead-free component bullet from Nosler (brand part no. 45160) built for use in lead-free hunting zones or ranges that require non-magnetic ammunition. At the heart of the BTLF bullet is Nosler’s exclusive Fragmenting Copper Core Technology, which its metallic-colored, caliber-coded polymer tip initiates on impact for rapid expansion and complete fragmentation. An ultra-thin copper jacket and flat-base design keep the bullet structurally sound in flight at ultra-high velocities, delivering the same bench-rest accuracy the Ballistic Tip name has carried for over 25 years.

Key Specifications

• This bullet is sized to .22 Caliber (.224 inches), matched to popular varmint cartridges.
• At 40 grains, it’s built for fast, explosive expansion on small varmints.
• Bullets ship 100 to a box, suited to high-volume varmint shooting.
• This bullet is lead-free and non-magnetic, approved for restricted hunting zones and ranges.
• Nosler’s exclusive Fragmenting Copper Core Technology drives rapid, complete fragmentation on impact.
• A metallic-colored, caliber-coded polymer tip initiates expansion on impact.
• The ultra-thin copper jacket and flat-base design hold structural integrity at ultra-high velocities.
• This load requires a minimum 1-in-12-inch twist barrel for stable flight.
• Each box carries a 0.6188-lb shipping weight, worth factoring in when ordering in quantity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a lead-free bullet? It’s built for lead-free hunting zones or shooting ranges that require non-magnetic, non-lead ammunition, without giving up Ballistic Tip performance.

What twist rate does this bullet need? It requires a minimum 1-in-12-inch barrel twist for stable, accurate flight.

How does the Fragmenting Copper Core work? The polymer tip initiates the bullet’s exclusive copper-core technology on impact, driving rapid expansion and complete fragmentation for fast, humane kills on varmints.

Buy the Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free .22 Caliber 40gr Varmint Bullets

Varmint hunters shooting in lead-restricted zones will get the same explosive Ballistic Tip performance in a fully lead-free, non-magnetic design. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and browse the rest of our reloading bullets selection.