Nosler Solid Base rifle bullets in .30 Caliber, 165 grains, soft point (Nosler part no. 38062) bring back a trusted, field-proven bullet design reintroduced for today’s hunters and handloaders. Built on decades of proven performance, the Solid Base line delivers the accuracy, deep penetration, and reliable expansion hunters demand at a price that keeps premium performance accessible. From 6mm to .30 caliber, every Solid Base bullet is crafted with the same precision and care that has defined Nosler for generations, and this .30-caliber 165gr option is a proven weight for handloaders shooting popular .30-caliber cartridges.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .30 Caliber with a .308 in bullet diameter.
• Bullet weight is 165 grains in a spitzer soft point profile.
• Packaged 50 bullets per box.
• Built with a heavy boat-tail base to reduce drag and improve downrange performance.
• Uses Nosler’s Gen 5 tapered jacket over a lead core for controlled, reliable expansion.
• Delivers deep penetration through consistent, controlled expansion rather than fragmenting on impact.
• This bullet is not a lead-free design, so it is not suited to hunts requiring lead-free ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Solid Base line built for? It’s a reintroduced, field-proven Nosler design built to deliver accurate, deep-penetrating, reliably expanding performance at an accessible price.

Is this bullet lead-free? No, the Solid Base .30 Caliber 165gr soft point uses a traditional lead core and is not a lead-free design.

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