Nosler 22 Cal 77gr RDF (500ct)

Nosler 22 Cal 77gr RDF (500ct)

The Nosler 22 Cal 77gr RDF (500ct) is a high-performance bullet component crafted for handloaders seeking aerodynamic precision, consistent performance, and long-range accuracy in .22-caliber rifle platforms. This is a bullet-only product—not factory-loaded ammunition. With 500 bullets per box, it’s an ideal choice for varmint hunting, target shooting, and match-grade load development using cartridges such as 223 Rem, 22-250, and 224 Valkyrie.

Features Nosler’s Reduced Drag Factor (RDF) design, this 22 Cal 77gr bullet has a refined secant ogive, small meplat, and boat-tail base to minimize drag and improve downrange stability. A concentric copper-alloy jacket encasing a swaged lead core ensures tight weight uniformity, low runout, and reliable feeding in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles.

Machined to a diameter of 0.224″ and an overall length of approximately 0.990″, the bullet stabilizes effectively in barrels with twist rates of 1:9″ to 1:12″. It delivers a G1 ballistic coefficient of around 0.275 and a sectional density near 0.162—providing flat trajectories, retained velocity, and impressive wind resistance at extended distances.

Handloaders report that pairing this 22 Cal 77gr RDF bullet with powders like Hodgdon Varget, IMR 8208 XBR, or Vihtavuori N540 produces consistent muzzle velocity, repeatable shot groups, and reliable magazine-length seating. The RDF profile optimizes aerodynamic efficiency, making the bullet a dependable option for high-volume and competitive reloaders.

This bullet component requires proper reloading with quality brass, primers, and powder using published load data and safety practices. Nosler’s rigorous lot control—including weight sorting, concentricity checks, and visual inspection—ensures that each 22 Cal 77gr RDF bullet meets match-grade standards for precision, consistency, and fed-round reliability.