Why did federal discontinue the nosler ballistic tip ammo.

This stuff?

Federal website shows "temporarily unavailable"

Maybe there's a production shortage and Nosler is keeping what they have for their own sales.

Still available on Nosler website
https://www.nosler.com/270-win-130gr-ballistic-tip-hunting-ammunition.html

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Maybe there's a production shortage and Nosler is keeping what they have for their own sales.

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I agree. Years ago, Nosler strictly made bullets that were sold OTC for reloaders. Then Nosler sold directly to ammo manufacturers such as Federal, Winchester, Remington, etc... Nosler expanded their footprint in the industry by making their own head stamped brass and loading Nosler brand ammunition.

Same exact 130 gr. ballistic tip bullet, very similar (possibly the same) powder, and better quality of brass vs. Federal Premium. In today's market, you can't be to picky. Buy what's online, or on the shelf .... perhaps 2-3 boxes so you have a future supply. Sight your rifle in and your good to go. If you save the fired brass, good possibility someone can reload your ammo fairly inexpensive.

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I agree. Years ago, Nosler strictly made bullets that were sold OTC for reloaders. Then Nosler sold directly to ammo manufacturers such as Federal, Winchester, Remington, etc... Nosler expanded their footprint in the industry by making their own head stamped brass and loading Nosler brand ammunition. Same exact 130 gr. ballistic tip bullet, very similar (possibly the same) powder, and better quality of brass vs. Federal Premium..

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Thank you. I had no idea about the background story

Nosler has been more difficult to get. I’ve always used Nosler bullets in Weatherby ammo, but it’s not easy to find now.

Check Shooters Pro Shop for blems and overstocks.