5 of 5 .30 Nosler factory loads carry 250 ft·lb and expansion velocity for coyote; the best reach 1,000 yd (Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 210 gr AccuBond Long Range). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 210 gr AccuBond Long Range | 210 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2,494 | yes |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 180 gr AccuBond | 180 | 800 | 3,200 | 2,081 | yes |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 200 gr AccuBond | 200 | 800 | 3,000 | 2,210 | yes |
| Nosler Expansion Tip 180 gr E-Tip | 180 | 750 | 3,100 | 1,980 | yes |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 200 gr Partition | 200 | 650 | 3,000 | 1,916 | yes |
Predator-size animals: 200–300 ft·lb is the quoted band. Placement is everything on a 5″ chest. Floor used: 250 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.grandviewoutdoors.com.