NEW 257 cal E-Tip

[JD338]

Nosler is introducing a 257 cal 100 gr E-Tip for 2010. Should be a great bullet for the quarter bore fans. I can't wait to give them a try in my 257 Roberts.
http://www.nosler.com/newproducts.htm

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Looks like it is about time for a quarter bore in my gun safe! Scotty

 

[Divernhunter]

They might be nice in my 257Roberts or 25-06 but should really shine in my 257Weatherby. That is if they are like other non-lead bullets and work better(more expansion) the faster you push them.

 

[Bruce Mc]

I can get close to 3200 fps with ballistic tips in my Bob. That ought to be enough to make them e-tips peel back. I wish they weren't so dang 'spensive.

 

[JD338]

I can get close to 3200 fps with ballistic tips in my Bob. That ought to be enough to make them e-tips peel back. I wish they weren't so dang 'spensive.

Keep an eye open for seconds once Nosler make a production run, This will save you a lot of money!

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I could probably get 3400 fps from my Ruger #1. Cool!

 

[hardpan]

sweet! Now, for the .257 WBY in CA!!!
Hardpan.

 

[nitis]

maybe an 80 grain one day for yotes!! ok I wont get greedy can twait to try them out since I have 2 quarter bores in the safe now

 

[cloverleaf]

Sorry Nosler. Cant go along with it. E-tip is just a way for you guys to make more money. Are you going to turn out an 85 or 90 grain version? 100 Gr is all my little 250 savage can handle.

 

[257 Ackley]

I will stay with the 110 AB. have had way too much success in the woods to make the change

 

[79inpa]

hey nosler what is the ballistic coefficient ...plus or minus a few .01?

 

[nomosendero]

hey nosler what is the ballistic coefficient ...plus or minus a few .01?

Same here!!

The 100TTSX BC was a real bummer, recorded as being lower than the TSX. If the E Tip BC is good & vel is good, this could be another all round choice, for Deer, Antelope & such anyway, a little steep for Varmits.

I e-mailed Nosler about this & the BC is not determined as yet.

 

[JD338]

I am pinging Nosler to get the BC on the 257 cal 100 gr E-Tip.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I will guess it at .........................................

.430

 

[buckfever]

I bet closer to .420

 

[Bruce Mc]

I think you guys are being way over opitimistic with the B.C. I'm guessing around 0.396.

 

[6mm Remington]

The 6mm 90 gr. E-tip has a BC of .403, (higher than the 100 gr. Partition) so I suspect a .257 100 gr. E-tip would be just bit higher. I think both BUCK FEVER & POP have it pretty darn close. They gave .420 and .430 and I'm going with .415! :grin:

Any other takers on this one? Maybe Buck Fever and Pop we should make a pot to see who takes this one? :idea:

 

[6mm Remington]

270 Caliber 130 gr. Ballistic tips= .433 BT
130 gr. E-tips- .459
E-tip advantage- .026

.257 100 gr. BT- .393 BC
plus rough E-tip adv.- .026
100 gr. E-tip- .419

That's my final answer :!:

 

[buckfever]

I wish they would hurry up and tell us

 

[JD338]

I would guess the BC to be around .420.

JD338