Is 28 Nosler any better than 7mm Rem Mag?

Yes, the . 28 Nosler wins the ballistic competition with the RUM right on its heels. But with laser rangefinders one can easily compensate for the slightly greater drop of the 7mm Rem. Mag.

Does a 26 Nosler kick?

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. This nudges MV (muzzle velocity) to 3,200 fps and increases recoil velocity to almost 18 fps and energy to nearly 40 f-p. But if you shot a 142-grain .

What is the effective range of a 26 Nosler?

26 Nosler was claimed to be the most powerful commercial 6.5 mm cartridge in the world. The . 26 Nosler, when loaded with 8.4 g (129 gr) AccuBond Long Range very-low-drag bullets, retains as much velocity at 370 m (400 yd) as the . 260 Remington produces at the muzzle.

Is a 28 Nosler too big for deer?

Well-known member. The 28 Nosler would be just fine for deer and antelope.

Is a 26 Nosler big enough for elk?

You can absolutely take an elk with a 26 Nosler. I did with a 142 Accubond out of my Christensen at 350 yards with no delay. Just like anything else if it’s a quality shot that round will get the job done.

What does 26 Nosler compare to?

26 Nosler is significantly faster and bucks the wind a lot better. At 500 yards, that same 10 MPH wind is going to drift you right at 11 inches and at 800 yards you will have 32.8” of drift. These baselines on wind drift are established with apps like Strelok Pro, but the real-world testing has shown the .

What is a 26 Nosler good for?

Is 26 Nosler good for elk?

Which is better 28 Nosler or 30 Nosler?

The 30 Nosler will be the one left out in the cold, IMO. The 28 is also a good choice, has much greater market penetration than the 30, which will insure a supply of good ammo and components in the future.

What’s the difference between a 7mm RUM and a 28 Nosler?

Improving 7mm Rem. Mag. performance without stepping up to a full magnum length cartridge and rifle action was Nosler’s goal. The .28 Nosler of 2015 was their solution. It is based on the fat, belt-free 404 Jeffery case, but Nosler likely just started with the 7mm RUM which is itself a modified Jeffery.

What kind of head does a 7mm Nosler shoot?

The 7mm Shooting Times Western Cartridge has a belt but shoots a 139 grain head at 3300 fps. In conclusion, I believe that Nosler sells the 26 Nosler with their M48 Patriot Rifle with a 26 inch Pac-Nor Barrel with Long Range AccuBond bullets to enhance the performance as a “long range hunting rifle package.

What’s the difference between old and New 7mm Magnum?

Let’s compare three cartridges that do that; the old 7mm Rem. Mag., the new .28 Nosler, and the over-the-top 7mm RUM. .284 bullets to fit the bores of all 7mm cartridges come in a wide variety of shapes and weights from 100 grains to 180 grains—adequate for everything from coyotes to big bears. These are just a few.

What kind of bullet does the 26 Nosler shoot?

A large reason to own the 26 Nosler is that you hunt or shoot at long distances. The 26 Nosler is a cheetah that can out distance the.270 and even the 7mm Remington Magnum for Max Point Blank Range (MPBR) shooting a 129 grain Long Range AccuBond bullet at 3400fps with MPBR of 415 yards with the new Long Range AccuBond bullet.