Some have sent me groups in the .0s and .1s moa wise. Clinically, about 10 minutes after oxygen depletion, brain cells die. We hunters tend to fixate on rifles and "calibers," (meaning cartridges) as if they make a big difference. Since its release date, the Ridgeline has quickly became one of our best-selling firearms. This is now my standard 28 Nosler Build. 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler and the 280Ai. Talley one-piece rings secured the Leupold VXIII scope to the 5-pound rifle. This makes for a superb Maximum Point Blank Range set up. Results were pleasing right off the bat, from what could be viewed through the Riton Optics 4X-12X-50mm that sat atop the Ultralite. Push a 175-grain 2,800 fps in the 280 AI and it'll recoil 14 fps with 24 foot-pounds of energy in an 8-pound rifle. Think Swift A-Frame, Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claw and Terminal Ascent, etc. The .28 Nosler will be introduced in the Patriot version of the Nosler Model 48 rifle. Sticking with the 8-pound rifle, the 26 Nosler pushing a 142-grain bullet 3,200 fps will recoil 16 fps with nearly 32 f-p energy. I want to shoot heavy high B.C. Hi RonI have a question concerning 3 cartridges. 28 Nosler Firearms at Wholesale Hunter. A fast, flat-shooting cartridge/bullet that minimizes wind deflection can help you do that. The 175-grain 28 Nosler is topped with an AccuBond LR bullet and has a muzzle velocity of 3,125 fps. Watch later. $1,049.99. They take solid lung/heart strikes and run as if stung by a 223 Remington. It is, however, critical for powering the control unit -- the brain. Wednesday, December 16, 2020. 28 NOSLER AMMUNITION And it informs us that our fascination with bullet power is largely a waste of time. That’s .26 Nosler territory if you look at load data, but it’s not meeting the loaded ammo numbers. As for kinetic energy, all have more than enough. My good friend and long-range shooting buddy has probably shot over 2,000 rounds through his identical rifle, which was built at the same time, but is now starting to see signs of wear. As stated above, the right bullet in the right place makes all these cartridges more than adequate, but of course the 28s have increased versatility because they can throw bullets as heavy as 180-grains while the 26 is limited to about 150-grains (with a few old fashioned 160-gr. Choose your cartridge based on exterior ballistic performance parameters like drop, wind deflection, and energy retention. The .28 Nosler of 2015 was their solution. You can read about the benefits of MPBR zeroing here. Powder charges were then dispensed in five-round groups in .5-grain increments, starting at 78 grains and going up through 82 grains. It's hard to imagine, yet I've seen it many times. See more ideas about nosler, guns, rifle. Privacy Policy • Contact Us • Warnings • FAQs • © 2021 National Rifle Association of America, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Remington Announces Partnership with Outdoor Products Innovations, Millennium Introduces L110 and L105 Ladder Stands, 2021 National Rifle Association of America. Range conditions were around 55-degrees Fahrenheit with the steady 5-10 mph wind that is the standard for our Long Island range. Bullets, baby, bullets. Up next in 8. I live at about 2000 feet above sea level and hunt substantially higher than that. Slower burning powders and high load densities will yield great loads. Let's dive into the deep end of this pool and figure it out. E-mail your comments/questions about this site to: [email protected], For questions/comments about American Hunter magazine, please e-mail:[email protected], You can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on American Hunter, visit nramediakit.com for more information. As most of us have seen in countless videos of deer and elk being struck by bullets, animals as lightly framed as a 200-pound whitetail can absorb 3,000 to 4,000 f-p energy from magnum cartridges and run off. The three Windage columns do the same with deflection. The.28 Nosler should fit standard length magnumactions with magnum diameter bolts. And he already had one broken leg. So much for punch making a big impression. It’s worth it, but when it comes to shooting, you better bring your A game, and rifle capable of delivering the goods when you get a shot. Each round fed reliably, and there were no malfunctions out of the gun or the ammunition. Rapid expansion on the large elk, bear or whatever game animal that happens to wander in your path is due to a thinner jacket, another key element that makes this line of heads stand out. Once the primers were set, it was time to throw in the powder. The 150-grain Barnes X from this 280 AI Rifles, Inc. Strata Stainless wasn't going to knock this big AK moose down, but it easily caused sufficient hemorrhaging to drop the 1,000-pound deer. You can join the Ron Spomer Outdoors community on Patreon. Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon Rifle in .27 Nosler. This feature helps weight-conscious sportsmen to lighten their load before venturing into the backcountry. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a close second, followed by the .26 Nosler. They really don't. Light as a feather—and as guys would say, “downright sexy”—the 110 Ultralite sent rounds of what can only be assumed was rushed-production boxed ammunition, downrange with groups averaging 1 MOA. The 28 Nosler adds considerable powder, thus energy, to push the same 175-grain bullet as the 280 AI. are interesting, but hardly science. round nose bullets available for handloading.) Various bonded and hybrid bullets with lead or titanium shanks behind hollow copper or bonded lead noses can penetrate as well as the Barnes, too. Your ammunition will almost certainly be more accurate than anything you can buy off the shelves. Recently, I found myself finishing up a gun review on the Savage 110 Ultralite chambered in 28 Nosler. Most often bullets kill by hemorrhaging. After prepping the brass, I resized and primed with Winchester’s Large Rifle Magnum primers. Finding load data for the 28 Nosler became a bit of a wild-goose chase as, frankly, there isn't much to be found yet. The .26 Nosler has been my go-to round for the past four years and I’m north of over 1,000 rounds out of this rifle and my barrel is still going strong. The 26 Nosler (H2O capacity 93-grains) would be next in line, and then the 28 Nosler with similar H2O capacity as the 26 Nosler, but the option to drive heavier bullets. The 28 Nosler is Nosler Bullets' second proprietary cartridge, following the 26 Nosler in 2015. The two mule deer I killed with it were hit with VLD’s leaving the barrel … Some have sent me groups in the .0s and .1s moa wise. Topped with a 3-10X 40 mm Nightforce SHV riflescope, a Nosler Model Waugh! Info. The vast majority of the time I can watch my vapor trail go down to the target. Prior to shooting Shooting Times's sample rifle, I attached a Swarovski 2.5-10X 42mm scope, and that brought its weight up to 9.13 pounds. Recoil aside what is the best for medium to large sized game? Nosler Rifles - Choose from a wide range of Production Rifles, Custom Rifles, AR Rifles, and Long-Range Rifles. Heck, no game animal is walking away from a solid hit in the vitals from ANY of these. Sipe said the .28 Nosler is by far the most popular. The Nosler family of big-game cartridges are based on a shortened and blown-out .404 Jeffery case, designed to run in a long-action rifle, and prior to the introduction of the 27, consisted of the 26, 28, 30 and 33 Nosler cartridges. The.28 Nosler is offered in the M48 Custom Long Range (2015 MSRP $5830), Patriot (2015 MSRP $2895) and Heritage (2015 MSRP $1895) bolt action repeating rifles. Nosler M48 rifles are only built to order; see the Nosler website (www.nosler.com) for details. An aerodynamically efficient, high B.C. Bergara B-14 Terrain Wilderness 28 Nosler Molded Mini-Chassis Stock 26" Rifle with Muzzlebrake B14LM5610. My first long range rifle. After some in-depth research, I settled on a secret recipe that consisted of varying amounts of Vihtavuori N570 powder, Winchester Large Rifle Magnum Primers, 7mm 175-grain bullets from Berger’s Elite Hunter line, and the leftover brass from our earlier gun review, courtesy of Browning. Some of our best are with Norma 217 and RL 33, but other propellants of similar speed give excellent results as well. 3. by Mike Dickerson. Still, out to 500 yards all spire points from these cartridges should retain well over 1,500 f-p energy. The more arteries and blood vessels opened, the faster blood is drained from the animal's cardiopulmonary system and the faster its loses consciousness. The 28 Nosler. This rifle was sleek, accurate and played a major part in filling the freezer just weeks before, as winter drew near. The 290-yard zero still holds 150-yard peak trajectory to under 4 inches. Note that the 290-yard zero puts mid-range trajectory a bit higher (4.6" at 150-yards) than is ideal for deer-sized game, but for consistency I wanted to maintain the same zero range for all three cartridges we're comparing. Every customer I have built one for, over 100, has sent me groups in the .2s moa wise or better. More tolerant and easy going than its 6.5mm cousin, the 28 Nosler delivers extreme performance and responds well to careful load tuning. Recently, I found myself finishing up a gun review on the Savage 110 Ultralite chambered in 28 Nosler. Miss small. Red Rock Precision - 28 Nosler Long Range Rifle. Now it was time to check out the results, and after a brief walk downrange, the results of my time at the press were clear. Cooper Firearms Excalibur Model 52 28 Nosler Bolt-Action Rifle. And the if the numbers Nosler has provided on the two variants it’s releasing are on the mark, there is little arguing the cartridge has plenty of snap. Vihtavuori’s N570 is an extruded form of gunpowder, which did cause some headaches at times when dispensing through my RCBS Matchmaster Powder Dispenser, but this was to be expected from this powder design. As cases were filling, those that were ready were topped with Berger’s 7mm 175-grain Elite Hunter bullets. The rifle under discussion here, the X-Bolt Max LR (Long Range), is one of the latter, a precision-made, synthetic-stocked rifle with custom touches and chambered in a cartridge with enough legs to topple the largest North American game. I fear too many of us assume bullets are like the fists of a heavyweight boxer. But the animal is "out of it" when blood pressure drops to a minimum functioning level. The .28 Nosler shares the same overall cartridge length of 84.8 mm (3.340 in) as the .26 Nosler which allows it to be chambered in standard-length action. But emphasizing punch over placement -- or expecting a bigger thump to compensate for poor placement -- is not a winning formula. Also stock up on ammo and gun accessories for your 28 Nosler rifle. Choose the lowest price from our multiple warehouses. But if you shot a 142-grain .284 bullet in the 28 Nosler, it's recoil would match that of the 26 Nosler pushing that bullet weight. Aim small. The best group of the day measured .75 MOA, which was with my 78-grain loading of powder. Wise choice! Improving 7mm Rem. Always, always double-check this because pulling bullets on a spilled box of freshly rolled load development will make you tear up—ask me how I know. And I bet you have, too. Going to put a Leupold 5hd 3x15x44. Each bullet was packing about 3,000 f-p of energy. This rifle was sleek, accurate and played a major part in filling the freezer just weeks before, as winter drew near. Think long and hard about bullets. Christensen Arms only offers the 28 Nosler in a 1-9 twist rate, which is fine if you shoot lighter fast bullets. Choose your rifle based on handling characteristics and performance (weight, length, balance, cycling, precision.) The answer might surprise you. This is a barrel of Barnes TSX bullets at the manufacturing plant. Just bought a Browning X bolt hells canyon long range Mcmillan tungsten ambush 28 nosler. Get the American Hunter Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. This rig has accounted for whitetails, mule deer, elk, Dall's sheep and more. Kade, The 280 AI, 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler? I say this jokingly; anyone who is serious about reloading knows it is a deep, dark rabbit hole from which you’ll never emerge. The .28 Nosler is based on the .26 Nosler which was released in 2014. Every customer I have built one for, over 100, has sent me groups in the .2s moa wise or better. Choose your bullet based on its terminal performance design plus your target animal (large or small, thick hided and heavily muscled or slight.) Apr 9, 2017 - Explore none's board "28 Nosler" on Pinterest. A reader recently asked which was best for hunting. bullet like the Nosler Accubond Long Range (B.C. Nosler Rifles are the best Rifles. This is the ballistic chart for the 26 Nosler. Elevating the performance of .277-inch bullets to eye-popping levels. This is now my standard 28 Nosler Build. Item Number: M52-EXC-28NOSLER. bullets and a faster twist rate would be more optimal. Brain cells become oxygen starved and stop doing their job. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Whether you choose 280 AI, 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler, here's wishing you the best of luck, Kade. That's when it starts wobbling or running erratically. Tap to unmute. Find the Perfect Custom Rifle / Semi-Custom Rifle for any need. All Rights Reserved. And animals can run a long way in seconds. .28 Nosler. Shopping. Like many shooting enthusiasts, the Nosler family has always dreamed of introducing a new rifle cartridge to the industry and in 2014, that finally happened with the arrival of the 26 Nosler®. The larger the fist and the more energy it packs, the better the odds for hurting the opponent. The company is billing the 28 Nosler as the most powerful 7mm cartridge available today. Notify Me When Available. Terminal performance and ballistic performance are mainly products of the bullet. Brand: Cooper Firearms. Typically a Barnes TTSX one or two steps down in weight from an equal cup-and-core, lead-filled bullet will penetrate as well or better. At some distance even the 28 Nosler is going as slow as the 7x57mm Mauser, at which point -- if they're pushing the same bullet -- impact performance would be identical. I rank a 165-grain Barnes TTSX with a 180-grain Partition for penetration. I had additional options at my disposal, including Vihtavuori N565, and additional bullet options from Berger, which included 150- and 168-grain variants from the Classic Hunter line, as well as some heavy-hitting 195s from their Extreme Outer Limits line (which I thoroughly plan to experiment with, as they are said to be an excellent match up to the Ultralite’s 1:8-inch twist). Yes, to a degree wider bullets, heavier bullets, and faster bullets are a safer bet for clean kills than are narrower, lighter, slower bullets. A few extra rounds were prepped to run through my MagnetoSpeed chronograph, which reported back to me that these puppies were screaming downrange at an average of 3035 fps with a sectional density (SD) of only 10.9. Terminal performance is more about placement, expansion, and penetration (to maximize tissue destruction) than punch or power. None are especially brutal kickers, but the one with the most powder and heaviest bullet will generate the most kick and downrange energy. They contribute much more to terminal performance than do case volume, shape, or name. This is classic response to a bullet strike whether .22 or .30. Find .28 Nosler bolt-action rifles from a variety of manufacturers. The 28 Nosler is one of … Here are 280 AIs loaded with Nosler Accubonds and Barnes TSX, two solid options for big game. .648 in the 175-grain .284 platform, .625 in the 142-grain .264 caliber) will keep more than 1,500 f-p to 600 yards. Shop online for the best selection and prices of 28 Nosler rifles at Hinterland Outfitters. And support all of that with extensive training and practice so you can do your part in delivering your bullets to your targets. The 28 Nosler adds considerable powder, thus energy, to push the same 175-grain bullet as the 280 AI. Mag. In my 30-28 or 300 norma improved rifles that weigh 10lbs with optics I have no issue spotting impacts at 400 yds off the bipod with my scope at 25x. The 280 AI, 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler. Copy link. It is the most powerful 7mm cartridge commercially available, but it requires proper bullet design to work well for elk hunting. Copyright Ron Spomer Outdoors © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) This nudges MV (muzzle velocity) to 3,200 fps and increases recoil velocity to almost 18 fps and energy to nearly 40 f-p. If you haven’t had the pleasure of shooting a rifle chambered in 28 Nosler, give it a try, and if you’re ready to give reloading for it a try, I’ll bet you’ll be pleased with the results. Push a 175-grain 2,800 fps in the 280 AI and it'll recoil 14 fps with 24 foot-pounds of energy in an 8-pound rifle. Choosing among them comes down to how much reach and punch you want versus how much recoil you'll tolerate. The hottest load it will shoot good groups with using 140’s is running 3175fps. Since then, the 26 Nosler® has achieved such renowned success that adding another member to the cartridge family became an obvious decision. All of this is quite clinical, some might say morbid, but that's reality. by Barb Melloni - Of course, that relief didn’t last too long, because thoughts of What is it going to take to get that SD to single digits? So, the 280 AI with case capacity of around 65-grains water (varies by bullet seating depth) would generate the least muzzle energy and the least recoil. A monolithic bullet like the copper, hollow-nosed Barnes TTSX that retains most of it's mass upon impact will penetrate farther than a bullet that loses mass due to fragmentation, lead, erosion, or jacket separation. Each and every one is assembled with meticulous care and features top of the line components. My hard work and research paid off, as all the time spent prepping and rolling rounds was now justified after going from MOA with boxed ammunition, down to .75 MOA with handloads. in the dust, as you’ll see in a bit. The rifle weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces. ratings lose much energy to drag. But the brain can function without fresh blood/oxygen for several seconds. If you’re considering getting into reloading for whatever reason, whether it be ammunition costs, scarcity or anything else, turn away now and run far, far away!
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