Nosler 22 Cal 52gr Custom Competition HPBT (100ct)

Nosler 22 Cal 52gr Custom Competition HPBT (100ct)

The Nosler 22 Cal 52gr Custom Competition HPBT (100ct) is a premium bullet component crafted for handloaders seeking precision, high-volume consistency, and aerodynamic performance in .22-caliber rifle systems. This is a bullet-only product—not factory-loaded ammunition. Each box contains 100 bullets designed for elite competition, target shooting, and varmint load development in cartridges like 223 Remington, 22‑250 Remington, and 224 Valkyrie.

This 22 Cal 52gr HPBT bullet features a hollow-point boat-tail configuration with a refined ogive and low-profile meplat to reduce drag and enhance flight stability. The concentric copper-alloy jacket is swaged around a lead core to ensure tight weight uniformity, consistent concentricity, and minimal runout—ingredients essential for maintaining sub-MOA accuracy in high-demand shooting scenarios.

Machined to a precise 0.224″ diameter with an overall length near 0.900″, the bullet stabilizes best in barrels with twist rates of 1:9″ or faster. It boasts a G1 ballistic coefficient of approximately 0.300 and a sectional density of about 0.135—specifications that support flat trajectories, retained velocity, and dependable wind resistance for precise shot placement over extended distances.

Reloaders using the Nosler 22 Cal 52gr HPBT bullet with powders like Hodgdon Varget, IMR 8208 XBR, or Vihtavuori N540 report tight groupings, smooth magazine-length seating, and clean feeding in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles configured for precision. The HPBT profile provides reliable cycling and consistent performance across high-volume sessions.

This bullet component should be handloaded with quality brass, primers, and powder using verified load data and safe practices. Nosler maintains strict quality control through lot-specific weight sorting, jacket concentricity checks, and visual inspection—ensuring each 22 Cal 52gr HPBT bullet meets the expectations of competitive shooters and serious reloaders.