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Cutting Edge .311 130gr ESP Raptor (50)

Category ESP RAPTOR®
CUTTING EDGE BULLETS

Versatile ESP Raptor™ 130-gr: run it tip-off (HP), tip-on with the supplied Raptor™ tip for higher BC, or flip it and shoot as a solid for extreme penetration. On impact it sheds 6 blades after 1–2″ while the base drives straight. Minimum impact: ≥ 1,500 fps. Required twist: 1:12″ or faster (not recommended ≤ 1:6″). Includes 50 uninstalled Raptor™ tips. Originally designed for .303 British.

Caliber
FEED
Min TWIST
Grains

Use / positioning
.311 – 130-gr hunting/varmint bullet with flat trajectory, controlled upset, and straight-line penetration. Tip-off works well in lever guns; tip-on mag-feeds in bolt actions. Always verify freebore and chamber (no load advice beyond maker guidance).

Design & operation

  • Tip-off (HP) for fast opening.

  • Tip-on to increase BC; install tips with a press or light flat-surface pressure.

  • Flipped to run as a solid for maximum penetration.

  • Included: 50 Raptor™ tips uninstalled.

Ballistics / stability

  • Min impact velocity: ≥ 1,500 fps.

  • Required twist: 1:12″ or faster; not recommended ≤ 1:6″.

  • BC (G1/G7): not provided.

Dimensions

  • Bullet OAL: 1.023″ (no tip); 1.401″ (with tip).

  • Projection length: 0.456″ (no tip); 0.834″ (with tip).

  • Weight: 130 grains (~ 8.42 g).

Box & contents

  • 50 bullets (bullets only, no powder/primers).

  • 50 Raptor™ tips uninstalled.

  • .311 — 130 gr, ESP Raptor™

  • Six blades at 1–2″ ; ≥ 1,500 fps

  • Twist 1:12″+ ; avoid ≤ 1:6″

  • OAL 1.023″ / 1.401″ ; projection .456″ / .834″

  • 50-count + 50 tips

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