Nosler Match Grade .260 Remington 130gr RDF HPBT Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • RDF HPBT
Nosler Match Grade .260 Remington 130gr RDF HPBT Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • RDF HPBT
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2875 fps | 2386 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2836 fps | 2323 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 50 yds | 2798 fps | 2261 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 75 yds | 2761 fps | 2201 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2724 fps | 2142 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2687 fps | 2085 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 150 yds | 2650 fps | 2028 ft-lb | -1.0" |
| 175 yds | 2614 fps | 1973 ft-lb | -1.9" |
| 200 yds | 2578 fps | 1919 ft-lb | -3.2" |
| 225 yds | 2542 fps | 1867 ft-lb | -4.8" |
| 250 yds | 2507 fps | 1815 ft-lb | -6.7" |
| 275 yds | 2472 fps | 1764 ft-lb | -9.0" |
| 300 yds | 2437 fps | 1715 ft-lb | -11.6" |
| 325 yds | 2402 fps | 1667 ft-lb | -14.6" |
| 350 yds | 2368 fps | 1619 ft-lb | -18.0" |
| 375 yds | 2334 fps | 1573 ft-lb | -21.7" |
| 400 yds | 2300 fps | 1528 ft-lb | -25.9" |
| 425 yds | 2267 fps | 1484 ft-lb | -30.5" |
| 450 yds | 2234 fps | 1441 ft-lb | -35.4" |
| 475 yds | 2201 fps | 1398 ft-lb | -40.9" |
| 500 yds | 2168 fps | 1357 ft-lb | -46.7" |
Product Overview
The Nosler Match Grade .260 Remington launches a 130-grain RDF hollow point boat tail at 2875 feet per second with 2386 foot-pounds of energy. The RDF—Reduced Drag Factor—bullet represents Nosler's entry into the high-BC match bullet market, featuring an optimized compound ogive and extended boat tail designed from the ground up for minimal drag. The resulting 0.615 G1 ballistic coefficient places this among the most aerodynamic 130-grain projectiles available.
Nosler developed the RDF profile using advanced software modeling to maximize ballistic efficiency. The compound ogive blends tangent and secant elements, combining the ease of loading associated with tangent designs with the drag reduction of secant profiles. This makes the bullet more forgiving of seating depth variations while still delivering the flat trajectory and wind resistance competitive shooters demand.
Precision rifle competitors shooting PRS, NRL, or club-level matches will find this ammunition delivers the consistency needed to stay competitive. The .260 Remington's manageable recoil combined with this bullet's exceptional BC makes spotting impacts straightforward, even at distances past 800 yards. Varmint hunters and long-range plinkers also benefit from the flat shooting characteristics, though the match hollow point design limits terminal performance on larger game.
- The 0.615 G1 BC surpasses most competing 130-grain match bullets, including the Hornady ELD Match at 0.554
- Compound ogive design reduces sensitivity to seating depth, improving accuracy across different rifles
- Nosler's quality control and brass case preparation support consistent velocities shot to shot
- Extended boat tail geometry reduces base drag more effectively than standard boat tail designs
- Match hollow point construction is not optimized for hunting—terminal performance on game can be unpredictable
- Premium Nosler Match Grade ammunition typically costs more than comparable Hornady Match offerings
- The 130-grain weight doesn't maximize the .260 Remington's potential for heavy-bullet performance
- Limited availability compared to more established match ammunition options
All Nosler Match Grade .260 Remington 130gr RDF HPBT Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 20 | $48.25 | $10.99 | $59.24 | $2.96 |