Unleash Precision and Performance: The Nosler AccuBond .308 125 Grain Spitzer Point Bullet (50 Count)

Are you a dedicated hunter seeking the perfect blend of accuracy, controlled expansion, and deep penetration for your .30 caliber rifle? Or perhaps an avid reloader meticulously crafting loads for unparalleled performance in the field? Look no further than the Nosler AccuBond .308 125 Grain Spitzer Point bullet, an exceptional choice designed to deliver devastating terminal performance and consistent precision on a wide array of game. Available in a convenient 50-count box from DEGuns, this projectile embodies Nosler's legacy of innovation and commitment to quality, making it a staple for anyone serious about their marksmanship and ethical hunting.

What Makes the Nosler AccuBond .308 125 Grain Bullet Stand Out?

The Nosler AccuBond isn't just another bullet; it's a testament to advanced engineering aimed at solving critical challenges faced by hunters and reloaders. This specific 125-grain variant in .308 caliber offers unique advantages, particularly for those who desire a lighter, faster projectile without sacrificing terminal effectiveness. It's an ideal solution for achieving higher velocities, flatter trajectories, and potentially reduced recoil, making it versatile for various hunting scenarios and rifle platforms chambered in .30 caliber.

Key Features and Design Innovations:

• Proprietary Bonded Core: At the heart of every AccuBond bullet is a lead alloy core that is molecularly bonded to the copper-alloy jacket. This revolutionary bonding process ensures that the core and jacket remain together, even upon high-velocity impact. Why is this crucial? It allows the bullet to retain a significant portion of its original weight – often 70% or more – promoting deep, straight-line penetration through tough hide, muscle, and bone, reaching vital organs for swift, humane kills. This addresses the common problem of core-jacket separation, which can lead to insufficient penetration and inconsistent terminal performance.
• Unique Polymer Tip: The sleek, color-coded polymer tip serves multiple critical functions. Firstly, it enhances the bullet's ballistic coefficient (BC), improving its aerodynamic efficiency for flatter trajectories and reduced wind drift over longer distances. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly for hunters, this tip initiates rapid and uniform expansion upon impact, even at lower velocities often encountered at extended ranges. This ensures predictable performance across a broad velocity window, a key factor for reliable hunting bullet performance.
• Tapered Copper-Alloy Jacket: The jacket is meticulously engineered with a tapering profile, becoming thinner towards the nose and thicker towards the base. This design works in conjunction with the bonded core and polymer tip to control expansion. It allows for mushrooming to approximately twice the bullet's original diameter while preventing over-expansion and fragmentation, which can lead to excessive meat damage and reduced penetration. The result is a broad, devastating wound channel that quickly incapacitates game.
• Boat-Tail Design: The classic boat-tail base contributes significantly to the bullet's aerodynamic stability and efficiency. It reduces drag, further improving the ballistic coefficient and contributing to a flatter trajectory. For reloaders, the boat-tail also simplifies bullet seating, making the reloading process smoother and more consistent, which directly translates to improved accuracy in your finished cartridges.
• Streamlined Ogive: The AccuBond's streamlined profile ensures minimal air resistance, contributing to its excellent ballistic performance. This precise shaping also aids in stable flight and consistent accuracy, a hallmark of Nosler bullets.

Real-World Applications: Who Benefits from the Nosler AccuBond 125 Grain?

The Nosler AccuBond .308 125 Grain Spitzer Point bullet is a highly versatile projectile, answering a range of needs for diverse shooting disciplines.

For the Hunter:

• Deer Hunting Excellence: Is the Nosler AccuBond .308 125 grain a good choice for deer hunting? Absolutely. For whitetail, mule deer, and other medium-sized game, this bullet offers an exceptional combination of speed, accuracy, and terminal effectiveness. The controlled expansion ensures a devastating wound channel, while the high weight retention guarantees deep penetration to reach vital organs, even on angled shots or through shoulder bone. For hunters seeking a lighter, faster load that still anchors game ethically and efficiently, this 125-grain option in a .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield is often ideal.
• Wild Hogs and Predator Control: When facing tough-skinned wild hogs, the AccuBond's ability to penetrate deeply and expand reliably is a tremendous asset. It minimizes the risk of a wounded animal escaping, ensuring quick and clean kills. For predator hunting where a flatter trajectory and reliable expansion are desired for species like coyotes or bobcats, the 125-grain AccuBond performs admirably.
• Antelope and Thin-Skinned Game: Its flat-shooting characteristics make it an excellent choice for open plains hunting where shots can be long. The controlled expansion minimizes hide damage on valuable capes while still delivering decisive terminal performance.
• Youth Hunters and Recoil-Sensitive Shooters: When loaded in cartridges like the .308 Winchester, a 125-grain bullet can reduce felt recoil compared to heavier 150-grain or 180-grain options. This makes it an outstanding choice for introducing new or younger hunters to centerfire rifles, allowing them to focus on shot placement rather than anticipating heavy recoil. It can also be beneficial for experienced shooters who prefer a lighter-recoiling load for high-volume practice or specific applications.
• Specialized Applications: In larger .30 caliber magnum cartridges (e.g., .300 Win Mag, .300 WSM), the 125-grain AccuBond can be loaded to exceptionally high velocities, creating a very flat-shooting round for specific long-range hunting scenarios on lighter game, or for reduced recoil training loads.

For the Precision Handloader:

• Consistent Accuracy: Nosler's meticulous manufacturing processes ensure incredibly tight tolerances, bullet-to-bullet uniformity, and concentricity. This translates directly to exceptional accuracy potential in your handloads, a critical factor for competitive shooting or precision hunting. Reloaders often find Nosler bullets seat consistently and group exceptionally well.
• Broad Velocity Window: The AccuBond's design allows for reliable expansion across a wide range of impact velocities, from high-velocity magnum loads to more moderate conventional cartridge speeds. This versatility simplifies load development, as you can trust the bullet to perform whether it hits at 2800 fps or 1900 fps.
• Optimized Ballistic Coefficient (BC): While specific BCs can vary slightly, the 125-grain .308 AccuBond typically boasts a BC that ensures a flat trajectory and minimal wind deflection, making it easier to hit your target at extended ranges. This is a crucial data point for anyone calculating external ballistics for their custom loads.

Why Choose Nosler AccuBond? Trust and Performance You Can Rely On

When selecting components for your ammunition, trust is paramount. Nosler has built a sterling reputation over decades, founded on innovation, quality, and rigorous testing. The AccuBond line, including this .308 125 grain spitzer, is a direct result of that commitment.

• Proven Terminal Performance: Countless hunters worldwide attest to the AccuBond's ability to deliver consistent, ethical kills. The bonded core design means less fragmentation, more retained weight, and deeper penetration, ensuring vital organ disruption.
• Superior Accuracy Potential: For handloaders, the consistent quality of Nosler bullets means less time chasing elusive accuracy nodes and more time enjoying pinpoint precision downrange. Each bullet is manufactured to strict specifications, ensuring uniformity that contributes directly to tighter groups.
• Ethical Hunting: Using a bullet designed for controlled expansion and deep penetration like the AccuBond maximizes the chances of a quick, humane harvest, minimizing animal suffering. This aligns with the principles of ethical hunting that dedicated sportsmen uphold.
• Value in Bulk: Available in a 50-count box from DEGuns, these bullets offer excellent value for the serious reloader who goes through a significant quantity of components, ensuring you have enough on hand for extensive load development and hunting preparations.

Reloading Considerations for the Nosler AccuBond .308 125 Grain

For reloaders, working with Nosler AccuBond bullets is a rewarding experience due to their inherent consistency. Here are some tips for achieving optimal performance:

1. Consult Reputable Data: Always begin with published reloading data from trusted sources like Nosler's own reloading guide, Hornady, Speer, Lyman, or powder manufacturers. Start at the minimum suggested load and work your way up cautiously.
2. Powder Selection: The 125-grain weight is relatively light for a .308 caliber, allowing for faster burning powders. Powders like Varget, IMR 4064, Hodgdon H322, or even some faster ball powders can be excellent choices depending on your cartridge and desired velocity. Experimentation is key to finding the "sweet spot" for your specific rifle.
3. Primer Choice: Standard large rifle primers are typically suitable for cartridges like the .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield. For magnum cartridges, a magnum primer might be necessary depending on the powder and conditions.
4. Seating Depth (COAL): Experimenting with seating depth (Cartridge OverAll Length - COAL) is crucial for maximizing accuracy. Start by seating the bullet to the recommended COAL in the loading manual, and then incrementally adjust in small steps (e.g., .010-.015") to find what your rifle prefers. Be mindful of magazine length constraints.
5. Case Preparation: As with all precision reloading, consistent case preparation (trimming, chamfering, deburring, neck sizing) will yield the best results when paired with high-quality bullets like the AccuBond.
6. Crimp: A light taper crimp or no crimp at all is often preferred for precision rifle loads using boat-tail bullets, ensuring consistent neck tension without deforming the bullet. If using a roll crimp, ensure it's very light and consistent.

By carefully following reloading best practices and leveraging the inherent quality of the Nosler AccuBond .308 125 Grain Spitzer Point, you can craft highly accurate and supremely effective ammunition for your next hunting adventure or target session. This bullet, available at DEGuns, represents an investment in performance, reliability, and the confidence that comes with using a world-class projectile.

Product Specifications & Details

Feature	Detail
Bullet Type	AccuBond Spitzer Point
Caliber	.30 Caliber
Bullet Diameter	.308"
Bullet Weight	125 Grains
Quantity	50 Bullets per Box
Manufacturer	Nosler
Manufacturer Part #	52165
UPC	054041521657
Application	Hunting, Precision Reloading
Recommended Use	Medium Game (Deer, Antelope, Hogs), Reduced Recoil