Re: 165 gr Nosler the best .300 win mag bullet?
If you look at just energy, the 200, 180 and 190 loads have the most at 500 yds. And remember, trajectory is only ONE component. Heavier bullets have higher BC's which mean that even though they may drop MORE than a lighter bullet, they get tossed by the wind LESS. That makes your job easier and the chances of LR hits much higher.
Right now, in my mind, the best factory loaded hunting round would be the Federal Fusion 180. Very accurate, excellent on-game performance and inexpensive.
If you hand load, like I said, go to a 200 gr AB or 210 Berger or 208 Amax. If you have a 26" barrel, you can get nearly 3000 fps with those. Plug those numbers into JBM ballistic software against some 165's and see what you think then.
John