Nosler 22 Cal 70gr RDF (100ct)

Nosler 22 Cal 70gr RDF (100ct)

The Nosler 22 Cal 70gr RDF (100ct) is a high-performance bullet component designed for handloaders seeking long-range precision, aerodynamic efficiency, and consistent accuracy in .22-caliber rifle systems. This is a bullet-only item—not factory-loaded ammunition. Each box includes 100 bullets ideal for custom loading in cartridges such as 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, and 224 Valkyrie for competition, varmint control, and extended-range target shooting.

Nosler’s Reduced Drag Factor (RDF) design gives the 22 Cal 70gr RDF bullet a refined secant ogive, minimal meplat, and optimized boat-tail to reduce drag and maintain stable flight. The bullet is constructed with a concentric copper-alloy jacket and swaged lead core, offering excellent weight uniformity and minimal runout—essential for achieving repeatable accuracy under varied conditions.

With a bullet diameter of 0.224″ and an overall length near 0.970″, the 22 Cal 70gr RDF stabilizes best in barrels with twist rates of 1:9″ or faster. It features a G1 ballistic coefficient around 0.290 and a sectional density of approximately 0.177—providing flat trajectory, strong retained velocity, and reduced wind drift at distance.

Reloaders pairing this RDF bullet with powders like Hodgdon Varget, IMR 8208 XBR, or Vihtavuori N540 report smooth seating, consistent velocities, and tight shot groups. Its shape supports reliable magazine-length loading and dependable cycling in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles configured for high-precision shooting.

This bullet component requires proper handloading using quality primers, powder, and brass, following published load data and safe practices. Nosler’s manufacturing standards—featuring lot-specific visual inspection, weight sorting, and jacket concentricity checks—ensure each 22 Cal 70gr RDF bullet meets the expectations of serious match shooters and advanced reloaders.