DoubleTap 26 Nosler 127gr Lead Free LRX – Proven Long Range Hunting Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

The DoubleTap 26 Nosler 127gr Lead Free load pairs one of the fastest 6.5mm cartridges ever made with a 127 grain all-copper Barnes LRX bullet. DoubleTap calls it a great big game load with a real hunting bullet, and its published data at 5,300 feet of elevation shows about 3,600 fps and roughly 3,660 ft-lbs at the muzzle. Each box holds 20 rounds of 26 Nosler ammo.

• Why Pair the 26 Nosler With a Copper Bullet
• DoubleTap 26 Nosler 127gr Lead Free Specifications
• Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Why Pair the 26 Nosler With a Copper Bullet

The 26 Nosler drives 6.5mm bullets at speeds that few other cartridges can match. That velocity produces a very flat trajectory and short time of flight, which makes range estimation errors less costly on long shots at game. DoubleTap’s data with a 200 yard zero shows only about 22.9 inches of drop at 500 yards and about 86 inches at 800 yards.

The Barnes LRX is an all-copper bullet with a polymer tip and boat tail. It holds together as it expands, opening into petals while retaining most of its weight, so it penetrates deeply on elk, mule deer, and other large game. The LRX is designed to expand at lower impact velocities than earlier copper bullets, which helps at long range.

DoubleTap’s published table shows the bullet still carrying about 2,115 fps and 1,260 ft-lbs at 1,000 yards at high elevation. That retained energy is part of why the 26 Nosler has earned a following among hunters who take long, carefully planned shots across open country.

Because the bullet is lead free, this 26 Nosler hunting ammo also works in areas that require nonlead projectiles. DoubleTap ammunition is known for careful quality control, and the DoubleTap 26 Nosler 127gr Lead Free is a premium load for hunters who want maximum reach with a bullet that stays together.

DoubleTap 26 Nosler 127gr Lead Free Specifications

Before you build your dope for the season, it helps to know exactly what is in the box. The list below summarizes the manufacturer and distributor data for this item.

• Brand: DoubleTap Ammunition
• Caliber: 26 Nosler
• Bullet weight: 127 grain
• Bullet type: Barnes LRX, all-copper polymer tip boat tail (DT Lead Free)
• Muzzle velocity: about 3,600 fps (manufacturer data at 5,300 ft elevation)
• Muzzle energy: about 3,660 ft-lbs
• Drop with 200 yard zero: about 22.9 inches at 500 yards
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer part number: 26N127X
• UPC: 091037683380

Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Chronograph this load in your own rifle. DoubleTap’s figures were recorded at 5,300 feet of elevation, and your velocity and drops will differ with barrel length, altitude, and temperature. Use your measured speed in your ballistic solver and confirm the data on steel.

The 26 Nosler is known for hard use on barrels. Track your round count, clean with a copper solvent on a regular schedule, and avoid long strings of rapid fire that overheat the barrel.

Copper bullets need adequate impact velocity to expand. Check where this load falls below the expansion threshold for the LRX in your rifle and keep shots inside that window. Practice from field positions so you know your real effective range.

Check your state’s regulations before hunting, as many areas now require nonlead ammunition. Store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants, and keep ammunition out of direct sun in the field.

This load is a strong fit for elk, mule deer, and sheep hunters who run a 26 Nosler and want a lead free bullet built for long-range big game. It also suits hunters in nonlead areas. If you want 26 Nosler ammo with extreme velocity and a copper bullet that stays together, the DoubleTap 26 Nosler 127gr Lead Free is a proven choice.

Hunting with a 270 Winchester instead? The DoubleTap 270 Win 130gr Lead Free uses the same copper approach, and full ballistics are available from DoubleTap Ammunition.