Cutting Edge .257 80gr ESP Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
Cutting Edge .257 80gr ESP Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
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Cutting Edge .257 80gr ESP Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
Cutting Edge .257 80gr ESP Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION

Cutting Edge .257 80gr ESP Raptor (50)

Category ESP RAPTOR®
CUTTING EDGE BULLETS

Versatile ESP Raptor™ 80-gr: run it tip-off as a hollow point, tip-on with the supplied Raptor™ tip for longer range, or flip it and shoot as a solid for extreme penetration. 6 blades after 1–2″ with a straight-tracking shank. Minimum impact: 1,500 fps. Required twist: 1:9″ or faster. Includes 50 uninstalled Raptor™ tips (install via press or light force on a flat surface). Excellent tip-off in lever guns, mag-feeds in bolt actions with tip.

Caliber
FEED
Min TWIST
Grains

Use / positioning
.257 – 80-gr hunting/varmint bullet delivering a flat trajectory, fast, controlled upset, and straight-line penetration.
Caution: verify your rifle’s freebore and chamber (no handloading advice beyond maker guidance).

Design & use modes
ESP (Enhanced System Projectile) concept:

  • Tip-off: fast-opening hollow point, great for lever guns.

  • Tip-on: higher BC and magazine feeding in bolt actions.

  • Flipped: can be shot as a solid for maximum penetration.
    Ships with 50 Raptor™ tips uninstalled (install by press or light flat-surface pressure).

Terminal behavior
After 1–2″, 6 blades radiate while the shank continues straight for dependable depth. Works from ≥ 1,500 fps impact.

Dimensions
OAL: 0.949″ without tip; 1.242″ with tip.
Projection length: 0.411″ without tip; 0.704″ with tip.
Weight: 80 grains.
BC (G1/G7): not provided.

Box & compliance
50 bullets per box (bullets only, no powder/primer) + 50 Raptor™ tips. Lead-free construction.

  • .257 — 80 gr, ESP Raptor™

  • Tip-off / tip-on ; flip to solid

  • 6 blades at 1–2″ ; ≥ 1,500 fps

  • Twist 1:9″+

  • OAL .949″ / 1.242″ ; projection .411″ / .704″

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