Nosler 22 Cal 52gr HPBT Custom Competition (250ct)

Nosler 22 Cal 52gr HPBT Custom Competition (250ct)

The Nosler 22 Cal 52gr HPBT Custom Competition (250ct) is a match-grade bullet component designed for handloaders seeking precise accuracy, aerodynamic efficiency, and high-volume performance in .22-caliber rifle systems. This is strictly a bullet component—not factory-loaded ammunition. Each box contains 250 bullets, optimal for elite load development, competition shooting, and varmint applications in cartridges such as 223 Remington, 22‑250 Remington, and 224 Valkyrie.

This 22 Cal 52gr HPBT bullet features a hollow-point boat-tail design with a refined secant ogive and small meplat to reduce drag and enhance long-range stability. Nosler meticulously constructs each bullet with a concentric copper-alloy jacket over a swaged lead core, ensuring weight uniformity, concentricity, and improved runout control—key factors for consistent sub-MOA performance.

Machined to a precise 0.224″ diameter and an overall length near 0.900″, the projectile stabilizes best in barrels with a 1:9″ or faster twist rate. Its G1 ballistic coefficient is approximately 0.300, with a sectional density near 0.135—supporting flat trajectory, retained velocity, and dependable wind resistance essential for competition environments.

Reloaders pairing the 22 Cal 52gr HPBT bullet with powders such as Hodgdon Varget, IMR 8208 XBR, or Vihtavuori N540 report tight groupings, magazine-length seating consistency, and reliable feeding. The HPBT profile supports clean chambering in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles tuned for precision shooting.

This bullet component must be handloaded using quality brass, primers, and powder based on verified load data and safe practices. Nosler performs rigorous weight sorting, concentricity inspections, and visual checks on each 22 Cal 52gr HPBT bullet to ensure it meets the demands of serious reloaders and competitive shooters.