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kilotanker22 · December 9, 2018, 01:28 PM

I haven't even considered something new in a good long time. In my recent search for a Long range hunting cartridge. (400+ yards) I have stumbled upon the 26 and the 28 Nosler cartridges.

I find them pretty interesting. RUM like performance, but 30-06 length magazine!! I generally shoot heavy for caliber bullets and hand load so I am not worried about ammunition availability. Also not too awfully concerned about rifle type. As I will either Just buy a Nosler 48, or re barrel a Savage 300 Win Mag....

I would very much like to hear anyone's Experience with either of these cartridges. I love, not like. LOVE the 6.5mm family of bullets. However I think I am leaning in favor of the .284 bore this time. The heavier bullets and slower speed should help a little with Barrel life. Albeit not much. I know that barrel life with a cartridge like this is probably in the tune of 900-1000 rounds, but thats ok.

December 9, 2018, 01:28 PM	#1
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	28/26 Nosler?!? I haven't even considered something new in a good long time. In my recent search for a Long range hunting cartridge. (400+ yards) I have stumbled upon the 26 and the 28 Nosler cartridges. I find them pretty interesting. RUM like performance, but 30-06 length magazine!! I generally shoot heavy for caliber bullets and hand load so I am not worried about ammunition availability. Also not too awfully concerned about rifle type. As I will either Just buy a Nosler 48, or re barrel a Savage 300 Win Mag.... I would very much like to hear anyone's Experience with either of these cartridges. I love, not like. LOVE the 6.5mm family of bullets. However I think I am leaning in favor of the .284 bore this time. The heavier bullets and slower speed should help a little with Barrel life. Albeit not much. I know that barrel life with a cartridge like this is probably in the tune of 900-1000 rounds, but thats ok.