It offers three barrel lengths, a 20”, 24″, or 26″ barrel depending on the caliber. That’s not to say it’s not attractive. Predator Cerakote at 2019 SHOT Show. Ravin crossbows at SHOT Show 2019. The Raging Hunter is one of the few new hunting revolver options in a year dominated by longer-barreled bolt actions. Guns. 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. The cartridge advertises 25 percent more velocity and 45 percent greater energy than the .44 Magnum. By John B. I use the same powder charge for both. An X-Mark Pro adjustable trigger comes standard, as does an M-LOK forend. 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. Because its marketed as a long range and hunting handgun, we’d like to see a few more calibers offered in the future. With this game-changing one-piece barrel and receiver marvel, the Monobloc immediately launches itself onto the short list of the top few rifles of 2019. A slim, extended bolt handle is immediately recognizable. Here’s how it performed. The 175-grain 28 Nosler is topped with an AccuBond LR bullet and has a muzzle velocity of 3,125 fps. While the biggest news from Weatherby involves updates on the move to Sheridan, Wyoming, the company continues to produce a number of new and interesting rifles. 28 NOSLER AMMUNITION The company is billing the 28 Nosler as the most powerful 7mm cartridge available today. The bolt action has a threaded 10.5 or 12-inch barrel finished in black Cerakote. Initial offerings are all 12-gauge, with both 26- and 28-inch barreled options in either black synthetic or several camo patterns. The threaded XPR makes an ideal platform for the Legend, which we enjoyed shooting on the range. More Guns. Latest. 221 Rem Fireball. Both blued and two-tone stainless models are on the docket. That includes a sub-MOA guarantee, Timney trigger, and 5/8×24 threaded muzzle. magnum cartridges and bullets of similar weight. are on the longer action. Zeroed at 350 yards, the .26 Nosler … February 21, 2020. Savage 110 Prairie Hunter at 2019 SHOT Show. CALIBER/TWIST: 6.5 CREEDMOOR/1:8, 6.5 PRC/1:8, .308 WIN/1:10, 7MM REM MAG/1:9.5, .300 WIN MAG/1:10, 300 PRC/1:9, 28 Nosler/1:9 . The 15 inch barrel is both threaded and Cerakoted. Case Design: Based on the 404 Jeffrey Same case as the 30 Nosler When compared to the 28 Nosler, the 27 Nosler has a longer neck and a shorter length to the shoulder to prevent the 28 from being chambered in the 27. Some of our best are with Norma 217 and RL 33, but other propellants of similar speed give excellent results as well. Purpose built for hunters, the new .429 DE caliber is the star of the show here. Mossy Oak Bottomlands or Obsession camo is a nice touch. The 2019 Approach comes standard with a 5 round AICS style magazine. 110 High Country at 2019 SHOT Show. This conscious design effort was made to prevent the 28 Nosler from being chambered in a 27 Nosler equipped setup. The 26 inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel is capped with 5/8×24 threads. The hot chambering will find its home on Magnum Research’s Mark XIX six-inch barreled stainless steel Deagle, though other barrel options are out there. Monobloc at 2019 SHOT Show. The spiral fluted bolt and barrel, metalwork coated with PVD, and everything “Accu” includes the fully customizable AccuFit system on the True Timber Strata camo stock. 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. The very first load I tried shot fantastic. 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. Share Tweet Pin. Gun Review: Going the Distance with the Kimber Rapide Black Ice 10mm. The X-Bolt platform of long range rifles just got even better with introduction of the Max Long Range. 22 Caliber.224” Diameter. 222 Rem Mag. 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. Nosler's stated goal in the 27 Nosler is to produce a more capable long-range hunting cartridge. The 2020 Approach comes with a hinged floor plate with 4 round capacity in standard calibers, 3 round in magnum calibers, and 2 round in 300 PRC, 28 Nosler and 6.5 PRC. The 22-inch barrel is now threaded for suppressors, the receiver gets a picatinny top rail, while all metalwork is covered in Patriot Brown Cerakote with stocks in a handsomely matching True Timber Strata camo. To its fluted barrel, spiral bolt, and Lighting Bolt adjustable trigger, Mossberg adds some great new features for 2019 on the Predator Cerakote model. How the Brand-New 27 Nosler Revives the .277. As you will soon discover, it was of no hindrance to accuracy. 223 Rem. Powder charges were then dispensed in five-round groups in .5-grain increments, starting at 78 grains and going up through 82 grains. Rebating the rim to 0.534 inch simplifies the production of rifle bolts since the rims of Holland & Holland-style belted magnums, such as the 7mm Remington and .300 Winchester, are the same diameter. A composite MAX stock features a fully adjustable comb and LOP spacers. Since then, the 26 Nosler® has achieved such renowned success that adding another member to the cartridge family became an obvious decision. If you feel like déjà vu, it’s because a single shot .410 shotgun is nothing new. With its LXX trigger, the CarbonMark comes with a sub-MOA guarantee. Get Guns.com offers and news, Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 ©2019 Guns.com. Rather, it’s a sleek, smooth, and lightweight magnum that is capable of the longest shots. by Barb Melloni - Ultra-lightweight rifles with carbon fiber barrels are all the rage in 2019, and Nosler makes one of the best. The Mountain Carbon uses the material on not only the barrel, but also the stock, for an overall weight of only six pounds. Every year, a few guns rocket to the top of the best-of-the-best list even before they hit the range and the woods. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). I have been running a 27 nosler for a few years,26/28 dies won’t work.RCBS makes 27 nosler dies that are readily available. Who’s in the race for best hunting gun of 2019. At 400 yards, the 6.5 Creedmoor has 18.8 inches of drop and still packs 1,478 foot pounds of energy. The Taurus Raging Hunter duo of .44 Magnum hunting revolvers have been much discussed but seldom seen. If you just can’t get on board with the .410 for hunting, the 310 is also available in 20- and 12-gauge, all for budget prices. Berger touts these to be less resistant to wind due to their “hybrid ogive that blends tangent and secant designs,” and are also less sensitive than others when it comes to the depth at which they are seated. With the subsonic ammo and suppressor-ready XPR rifle, game animals will never know what hit them with this hot, new straight-walled cartridge built for hunters. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Magnum Research Desert Eagle at 2019 SHOT Show. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Though we fired target FMJ rounds, the company will soon be releasing Super Suppressed .350 Legend Subsonic in 265-grain Open Tip bullets. The company promises availability in 2019 of these large-framed six shooters with an 8.38 inch ported barrel. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). All Rights Reserved. 220 Swift. We used the new cartridge on a big-game hunt last fall. This is the only rifle on the market with the barrel and receiver made from a single block of steel. My handloads use Nosler brass, CCI Magnum Primers, Retumbo powder, and Hornady 175g ELD-X and Hornady 180 ELD-M. Nosler Independence at 2019 SHOT Show. Each round fed reliably, and there were no malfunctions out of the gun or the ammunition. Likewise, the slightly larger and faster R29 measures 29  inches in length and launces bolts at 430 FPS. A hand-cocking safety is intriguing, while the set trigger shines. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). And while the NRA makes sure we don’t have to pick just one gun for everything, in theoretical discussions this rifle in .28 Nosler … Winchester XPR at 2019 SHOT Show. ... 28 Nosler (28 NOSLER) is the newest chambering to make our bolt-action rifle list. I believe the Nosler Long Range Carbon is among the most advanced all-around rifles available to date. Furthermore, the threaded 22 inch barrel should be a performer on varmints and predators. The 33 Nosler shares the same overall cartridge length (3.340") as the 26 Nosler, the 28 Nosler, and the 30 Nosler, which allows it to be chambered in standard-length action firearms. Given Savage’s recent track record, we have little doubt the rifle will shoot as good as it looks. While some people may have opinions on why the M1911 isn’t an ideal carry choice, I’m going to explain why this is the best option for me. 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®. More tolerant and easy going than its 6.5mm cousin, the 28 Nosler delivers extreme performance and responds well to careful load tuning. and I’m at 0.75 MOA now, but what is it going to take to get to 0.50 MOA? i think they are all plenty of gun. There’s no wood anywhere. a little overkill for anything smaller than an elk maybe. The new Prairie Hunter looks understated with its gray and black synthetic stock, but don’t let looks fool you. same with the 28 nosler. 22-250 Rem. 170 Berger eol@3200 with RL33 204 Ruger. Nosler is breaking new ground with a precision, bolt-action handgun built on one-piece billet aluminum stock. We spent six months and turned the corner of the recommend break-in round count on the striking Kimber Rapide Black Ice in 10mm Auto and have some things to report. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). It takes one heckuva crossbow to make it onto a “gun” list. This rifle was sleek, accurate and played a major part in filling the freezer just weeks before, as winter drew near. After all bullets were seated, each separate load was labeled and our ammo box from MTM was verified to be securely shut. The Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter 28 Nosler is not your grandpa’s huntin’ rifle. Naturally, the Mountain Carbon is available in all the hottest Nosler chamberings: 26, 28, 30, and 33, as well as 6mm and 6.5 Creedmoor, among others. The offering is another quality product from CCI, who already create some of the best .22 LR ammo around. Dec 19, 2018 | Christensen Arms. In 2017, Nosler announced the largest of the family: the .33 Nosler. Nosler introduced the Long Range version of the Model 48 rifle in 2017, and it was an immediate success. The eleven factory calibers include all of 2019’s hottest rounds, including Creedmoor, PRC, and Nosler options. This chassis pistol ships with a ten round magazine in three calibers: .223, .308, and .300 Blackout. 222 Rem. Topped with a 3-10X 40 mm Nightforce SHV riflescope, a Nosler Model 48 Patriot rifle chambered in .28 Nosler is capable of taking most of the worlds big gamewith real long-range advantages in trajectory and wind drift when compared to others using .30-cal. As cases were filling, those that were ready were topped with Berger’s 7mm 175-grain Elite Hunter bullets. The .26 Nosler cartridge was designed to take advantage of the inherently accurate and high B.C. Once the primers were set, it was time to throw in the powder. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). We’re curious to hear your faves. 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. If you’ve ever wanted to punch out three-inch bullseyes at 100-yards with a crossbow, then Ravin is the brand for you. We all knew this was coming. Recently, I found myself finishing up a gun review on the Savage 110 Ultralite chambered in 28 Nosler. 22 BR Rem. 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. 225 Win. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Just as the 7mm STW is a necked-up version of the 6.5 STW, so it goes with the .28 Nosler and the .26 Nosler. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Christensen Arms Mesa 28 Nosler Bolt-Action Rifle with Tungsten Cerakote Finish and Black/Gray Stock (26-Inch Barrel) $1,295.00 $1,230.00 Notify Me When Available Both rifles are zeroed at 200-yard zero. After prepping the brass, I resized and primed with Winchester’s Large Rifle Magnum primers. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2020 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, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Large Mountain Lion Spotted Outside Dallas, Head to Head: .308 Winchester vs. .30-06 Springfield, #SundayGunday: Springfield Armory Ronin 1911, 2020 National Rifle Association of America. The Nosler Independence may turn more heads, but the Remington 700 CP deserves a look as well. The .26 Nosler is pushing the same bullet out of my custom rifle on a Remington 700 action with a 26” Lilga barrel at 3,650 feet per second. Stay in the know. Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Browning 035395288 X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed Long Range Bolt 28 Nosler 26" 3+1 Synthetic A-TACS AU Stock Burnt Bronze Cerakote MSRP: $2,199.99 | Your Price: $1,999.99 2018 in Review. Hands down, one of the best-looking rifles on the show floor is the new 110 High Country. Rifle Cartridges. 5.56x45 NATO. How a 80's Colt King Cobra Changed My Mind on Revolvers. A powerful long range cartridge, the round has become a favorite among hunters in the few short years since its introduction. As the name suggests, the 3.5 handles the largest loads, but also easily cycles both 2-3/4 and three-inch rounds as well. Twist Rate 1:8.5” The 27 Nosler’s faster-than-standard twist barrel is designed to stabilize modern, long range bullets. Mag. The 28 Nosler is based on the 26 Nosler which was released in 2014. Round after round was fired with a pause in between each loading to allow the barrel to cool, as it did tend to heat up rather quickly. This rifle was sleek, accurate and played a major part in filling the freezer just weeks before, as winter drew near. Built on the famed M48 short action, the Independence will be available in calibers that cater to both varmint and big game hunters, from .22 Nosler on up to 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win. In addition to an ultra-lightweight Camilla Mark V, one of the most interesting is Mark V CarbonMark. 223 WSSM. Most shooters would be quite pleased with these results, but that deep, dark rabbit hole I referenced earlier got the best of me, and I began to wonder just how small I could shrink those groups … and here we are. Max Long Range at 2019 SHOT Show. 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. All Premier Series rifles are guaranteed to produce groups of 1.0 MOA or less at 100 yards with quality factory match grade ammunition. 17 Rem Fireball. The Mossberg Patriot has been steadily holding its place as one of the best budget hunting rifles on the market. 20 Nosler. The magnum, nine-lug action weighs in at 7-3/4-pounds and is available in either .257 Wby Mag or .300 Wby Mag. Its bestseller, the 6.5 Creedmoor, is on the Model 48’s short action while the .26 Nosler, .28 Nosler, .30 Nosler, .33 Nosler and .300 Win. 22 PPC-USA. The same may be true for 2019, but Guns.com put together a list of some of the hottest new arms for hunters on display at SHOT. The R26 actually fits inside a large hunting pack yet fires at a zippy 400 FPS. Offered in twenty chamberings, the rifle features a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake built around a light target contour Christensen Arms carbon fiber wrapped barrel. 6.5mm (.264) caliber bullets, and is capable of shooting the Nosler 129 grain, AccuBond Long Range bullet at a blazing 3400 fps out of the muzzle. 300 rum is over the top i think. 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?