In the fall of 1946, a stubborn, mud-caked Canadian moose failed to go down, despite a well placed shot from John Nosler’s 300 H&H. On the way home from that trip, John started thinking about a way to make a bullet that would perform well every time, no matter what the size of the game or the shot angle.

Then, in the early 80s, Nosler set out to design a bullet that would combine the accuracy of a match bullet, the reliable expansion and penetration of the Solid Base®, and the ability to resist recoil-induced deformation in the magazine. The result was the Nosler Ballistic Tip®. This hyper accurate bullet with the colorful, color-coded polycarbonate tip quickly gained favor with deer, sheep, caribou and antelope hunters.

In the 90s, Nosler moved forward again. This time, the product was the Partition-HG™, a handgun hunting bullet incorporating the same internal construction as the legendary Partition® rifle bullets. Now, handgun hunters can tackle any game with total confidence. The same bullets are also sold as muzzleloading sabots for the blackpowder hunter demanding ultimate accuracy and terminal performance.

The 90s also brought a strategic alliance between Nosler and Winchester. The result is a full line of innovative Combined Technology®, (CT®) bullets. These bullets incorporate advanced features to provide the hunter with the ultimate blend of in-flight and terminal performance for a wide range of shooting and hunting applications.

In 2001 Nosler introduced another innovation in bullet technology. The Nosler AccuBond® is a polycarbonate tipped, bonded core bullet that combines the penetration of the Partition® and the brilliant accuracy of the Ballistic Tip®. The Nosler AccuBond® is the benchmark of all bonded core bullets.

2005 marked the beginning of NoslerCustom® and with it the introduction of the NoslerCustom® Rifle, NoslerCustom® Brass and NoslerCustom® Ammunition. Hunters could now enjoy the same quality and reliability that they have come to expect from Nosler bullets in their rifles, brass and ammunition.

2006 brought a new Nosler Rifle, the Model 48. Named for the year that John Nosler began selling the now legendary Partition bullets – 1948 – it embodies the performance and quality that the Nosler name has now become synonymous with. Made more for the field than the showroom, the Model 48 is a true hunting rifle.

2007 was indeed a year to remember. The introduction of the E-Tip™ to the Nosler family of bullets started the year out with much excitement and anticipation. The new E-Tip™ is an all copper bullet with a polycarbonate tip that flies true, exhibits quick expansion, and delivers 95%+ weight retention. The 2nd Edition NoslerCustom Rifle chambered in 280 Ackley Improved was announced in January and has been a hit with everyone that has purchased one as well as the industry writers that have used them. The 6th Edition of the Nosler Reloading Guide was also released in fourth quarter 2007 with much anticipation, followed by praise.

Along with a slew of new products, 2007 was also a very large year for awards. Early in the year John A. Nosler was awarded the inaugural Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award from the NRA for his innovation and development in bullet design and ballistics worldwide. The Oregon Hunter’s Association also awarded him with their Lifetime Achievement Award. The NoslerCustom Model 48 Rifle won the coveted Best of the Best Award from Field & Stream Magazine, giving it the top spot in a very competitive and prestigious category.

2008, has started out just like the previous had left off. Nosler Solids™ will make their introduction this year. A solid core lead-free bullet designed for dangerous game, Nosler Solids™ hit hard, penetrate deep and leave an impressively straight wound channel.