Nosler Trophy Grade .260 Remington 130gr AccuBond Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • AccuBond
Nosler Trophy Grade .260 Remington 130gr AccuBond Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • AccuBond
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2875 fps | 2386 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2826 fps | 2307 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 50 yds | 2779 fps | 2230 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 75 yds | 2732 fps | 2155 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2685 fps | 2082 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2639 fps | 2012 ft-lb | -0.4" |
| 150 yds | 2594 fps | 1943 ft-lb | -1.0" |
| 175 yds | 2549 fps | 1876 ft-lb | -2.0" |
| 200 yds | 2504 fps | 1811 ft-lb | -3.3" |
| 225 yds | 2460 fps | 1747 ft-lb | -5.0" |
| 250 yds | 2416 fps | 1686 ft-lb | -7.0" |
| 275 yds | 2373 fps | 1626 ft-lb | -9.4" |
| 300 yds | 2330 fps | 1568 ft-lb | -12.2" |
| 325 yds | 2287 fps | 1511 ft-lb | -15.4" |
| 350 yds | 2245 fps | 1456 ft-lb | -19.0" |
| 375 yds | 2204 fps | 1402 ft-lb | -23.0" |
| 400 yds | 2163 fps | 1350 ft-lb | -27.5" |
| 425 yds | 2122 fps | 1300 ft-lb | -32.5" |
| 450 yds | 2081 fps | 1251 ft-lb | -37.9" |
| 475 yds | 2042 fps | 1204 ft-lb | -43.8" |
| 500 yds | 2002 fps | 1158 ft-lb | -50.3" |
Product Overview
The Nosler Trophy Grade .260 Remington fires a 130-grain AccuBond at 2875 feet per second, delivering 2386 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The AccuBond represents Nosler's bonded-core hunting bullet, designed to combine the accuracy of their Ballistic Tip line with weight retention rivaling partition-style projectiles. With a 0.488 G1 ballistic coefficient, this load balances aerodynamic efficiency with proven terminal performance.
The AccuBond's bonding process fuses the lead core to the copper jacket, preventing separation during penetration. This construction allows the bullet to expand reliably while maintaining 60-70% of its original weight through heavy muscle and bone. The white polymer tip improves the ballistic profile while initiating expansion upon impact. Unlike pure match bullets, the AccuBond is purpose-built to transfer energy effectively into game animals.
Hunters after medium to large game will find this ammunition performs across a range of shot distances and angles. The bonded construction handles quartering shots and shoulder impacts better than cup-and-core bullets that may fragment. Elk hunters appreciate the penetration, while deer hunters benefit from the expansion. This makes it versatile enough for mixed-bag hunts where you might encounter anything from pronghorn to mule deer to black bear.
- Bonded core construction retains 60-70% weight through heavy bone and tissue, outperforming standard cup-and-core bullets
- Versatile enough for both deer-sized game and larger animals like elk without switching ammunition
- White polymer tip initiates reliable expansion while improving the aerodynamic profile
- Nosler brass cases are known for consistent neck tension and primer pocket uniformity
- The 0.488 BC trails high-BC match bullets significantly—the RDF at 0.615 drifts noticeably less in wind
- Bonded bullets typically produce slightly smaller wound channels than rapidly expanding designs like the SST
- Trophy Grade pricing places it among the more expensive hunting ammunition options
- May be over-built for small deer at close range where rapid expansion would be preferable
All Nosler Trophy Grade .260 Remington 130gr AccuBond Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Basin Outdoors | 20 | $64.58 | $10.99 | $75.57 | $3.78 |