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The Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40-grain load is the heavier option in the .204 Ruger lineup, and for good reason. At 3625 fps, it trades a bit of top-end velocity for something way more practical in real-world shooting: wind resistance. Anyone who's spent a day calling prairie dogs knows that lighter bullets drift like tumbleweeds in a breeze. That extra 8 grains of mass keeps the Ballistic Tip tracking straighter at extended range, which means fewer clean misses on small targets 400-plus yards out.
Nosler engineered this round with three core features that matter when varmints are in frame. The color-coded polymer tip sits aerodynamically at the bullet's nose, initiating rapid expansion the moment it makes contact. Below that is an ultra-thin jacket mouth that fragments violently across the velocity spectrum, from muzzle velocity all the way down to subsonic levels. The boat-tail design boosts ballistic efficiency, meaning it hangs onto velocity better downrange. Loaded into Nosler Premium Brass, every round meets tight quality standards.
The 40-grain Ballistic Tip Varmint splits the difference between trajectory and wind bucking better than its lighter siblings. Experienced field shooters consistently pick this weight for high-volume varmint sessions because it maintains point-of-aim better in crosswinds while still delivering the flat trajectory the .204 Ruger is known for. From prairie dogs to coyotes calling in, the terminal performance remains explosive and reliable.
Loaded twenty rounds per box in reloadable brass cases, this ammunition represents Nosler's commitment to match-grade accuracy for serious varmint hunters.
The heavier bullet resists wind drift significantly better at distance while maintaining plenty of velocity for a flat trajectory. Field testing shows the 40-grain performs exceptionally well on prairie dogs and coyotes at 300-400+ yards, holding its point of aim where lighter bullets can walk several inches off target in crosswind conditions.
Yes, Nosler Premium Brass is fully reloadable. The brass is loaded with Boxer primers, which are the standard for reloading in the US. The cases maintain excellent dimensional consistency across shots, making them ideal for handloaders who want reliable precision.
The aerodynamic polymer tip initiates immediate and violent expansion upon impact. The ultra-thin jacket mouth fragments rapidly at any velocity, from the muzzle down to subsonic speeds. Nosler designed this specific construction for rapid terminal performance on small varmints and thin-skinned game.
This is match-grade ammunition built for precision. The boat-tail configuration, consistent loading tolerances, and Nosler Premium Brass combine to deliver the accuracy expected from a top-tier varmint round. The 40-grain bullet's superior ballistic coefficient maintains energy and stability better than lighter alternatives, especially at extended range.
| UPC | 054041610216 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 61021 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.55 |
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