BTrian Pearce Nosler - Berger Bullets

1 28 NoslerShooting a New7mm MagnumBrian PearceThe Nosler Model 48 first ap-peared in 2005 as Nosler sfirst entry into the sport-ing rifle market. During the1940s, John Nosler began experi-menting with premium hunting bul-lets, which ultimately led to thedevelopment and production of theNosler Partition bullet in 1948 andexplains why this rifle is appro -priately known as the Model 48. Byproducing its own rifle and hunt-ing ammunition, Nosler was posi-tioned to develop new include the .280 AckleyImproved and .26 Nosler . A new car-tridge for 2015 is the .28 Nosler thatfeatures a beltless case, power, highvelocity and a flat and offers a crisp let-off that is factory set ataround 3 stock is constructed of a blend of Kevlar andother synthetic materials that provide lightweight con-struction and strength.

2 It is a classic design with acheekpiece and is fitted with a black, one-inch Pach-mayr Decelerator pad. The base color is gray with adash of green and is painted with a black specklingoverlay. The stock is fitted with aluminum pillars, butthe receiver and stock are also carefully bedded usingMarineTex. The barrel free floats in the forearm chan-nel and is stainless steel, button rifled and evaluate the Model 48 Patriot, a Leupold VX-6 2-12x 42mm CDS-ZL scope (30mm main tube) was in-stalled using Leupold QR bases and rings. It offers 6xoptical zoom with a twin bias erector system con-structed of beryllium copper alloy leaf springs that arelightweight and shock-resistant. The 2-12x powercombination allows it to be at home when hunting inthe brush and timber or in open country.

3 In additionto being illuminated, it features -MOA finger click ad-justments, fast-focus eyepiece and is argon/kryptongas-filled to provide waterproofing. It also featuresLeu pold s Xtended Twilight coatings to optimize lighttransmission that is coordinated specifically to matchthe human eye, and the ion-assisted coating offers atough, scratch-resistant hunters will appreciate the LeupoldCustom Dial System (CDS) that compensates for bul-let drop. It was given a thorough workout on a 500-Left to right: .28 Nosler , 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mmWeatherby Magnum, 7mm STW and 7mm Remington Model 48 has earned a reputation for quality andaccuracy. The flagship rifle is the NoslerCustom in afancy-grade checkered walnut stock, and it is guaran-teed to give .5-inch or less groups at 100 yards withprescribed ammunition.

4 Retail is $4,495. Although thereare many variants, including the Long Range, Expedi-tion, Brush Country, etc., the Patriot, Outfitter andHeritage models are production rifles and retail be-tween $1,795 and $1, metal is coated with CERAKOTE, which helps re-duce friction on working parts, is largely scratch re-sistant and helps prevent rust. Nosler bead blasts themetal before the CERAKOTE is applied, which is thenbaked on and results in a nonglare matte Nosler Model 48 action is a push-feed systemwith typical countersunk bolt face, plunger ejectorand rotating extractor that measures inches inlength and is staked to the bolt body. It resembles theAR-15/M16 pattern extractor. The bolt features twinlocking lugs and results in a 90-degree lift. The boltbody is fluted to reduce friction and is generouslyvented to divert gases down into the magazine andaway from the shooter in the unlikely event of a rup-tured case.

5 The bolt sleeve cap likewise offers protec-tion from gases. The firing pin is a one-piece designand is easily removed for cleaning without tools. Thebolt stop is constructed of a minimum of materials butis nonetheless strong. The bolt handle is gracefullyswept back, while the knob is receiver is flattened on each side just below theround top, giving it a unique look, but also serves toreduce weight. The action is secured to the stock viatwo guard screws with Torx heads, and the floorplateis hinged. The trigger guard and floorplate are con-structed of alloy, at least on the Patriot model 48 variants are offered with two- and three-position safeties, with the Patriotmodel having the two-position type thatallows the bolt tobe opened whenit is in the ONposition.

6 Trig-ger options in-clude Timneyfor a three-posi-tion safety andRifle Basix for atwo-position safety(standard on the Pa-triot). Either is fully HILLSLONGRANGERIFLESHOOTING SCHOOL Two-Day RangeInstruction 1000 yd. and 1250 Ranges .223, .308 and .300caliber rifles provided Increase ShootingDistance to 600-800yds. and BeyondLee AhrlinCell Phone: 605-390-1090531 Fox Run Dr. Rapid City, SD , the classic-styled stock on the Model 48 Patriot features a , it also features an alloy, hinged , the Nosler Model 48 Patriot features a two-position safety. Right, the Rifle Basix trigger is fully adjustablefor pull and range, and it worked a free service, contact Leupoldwith the ballistics of your car-tridge and load, ( bullet , BC, veloc-ity, average elevation, temperature,etc.)

7 , and the company will send acustomized dial to match. The dialis available with a one-turn zerostop or two-turn without the .28 Nosler is based on the .26 Nosler case necked to accept 7mmor .284-inch Bullets . It is basedloosely on the beltless .404 Jefferycase or the more familiar Reming-ton Ultra Mag with the shoulderset back to reduce case capacitywhen compared to the 7mm Rem-ington Ultra moving the shoulder back, reducing capacity and changingRUM or any other commerciallyavailable 7mm cartridge, for thatmatter. Although a number ofNoslerCustom factory loads areexpected to begin appearing byearly spring 2015, initially the .28advertised velocities by around100 fps and are well below SAAMI maximum average pressure limits(65,000 psi).

8 The shoulder angle to 35 degrees, Nosler claims to increase effi-ciency. Advertised velocities forthe .28 Nosler exceed the 7mmis advertised to push a 160-grainAccuBond Long Range bullet 3,300fps or a 175-grain AB LR 3,125 figures exceed 7mm RUMM aximum overall loaded lengthfor the .28 Nosler is inches,the same as the .30-06, so it can behoused in standard length actionsrather than the .375 H&H mag-num length required for the 7mmRUM and 7mm STW only factory load available atpress time was the NoslerCustom175-grain AccuBond Long Range,which was effectively prototype am-munition. In checking velocity, fiveshots averaged 3,209 fps (84 fpsfaster than advertised) and had anextreme velocity spread of 38 variety of Bullets and powders was used to develop.

9 28 Nosler handload twin-lug bolt head features a rotating extractor, plunger ejector and countersunk guarantees each Model 48 Patriot to produce a .75-inchgroup or less using its premiumammunition. From a sandbag rest,four, three-shot groups discussing specific hand-load data, the folks at Nosler indi-cated its factory loads are wellbelow industry maximum averagepressure limits that are establishedat 65,000 psi. With the right pow-der and bullet combinations, it ispossible to exceed factory begin developing handloaddata, a sized case was checked for water capacity, which grains when filled level withthe case mouth. With this muchcase volume, combined with .28caliber, powders with a burn ratethat fall roughly between AlliantReloder 22 through Hodgdon US869 will probably give the bestoverall performance.

10 Although acomplete handloading feature ar-ticle will eventually be publishedin Handloadermagazine, for thepurposes of this article, four pow-ders were selected: IMR-7828,Ramshot Magnum, Alliant Reloder25 and Hodgdon Retumbo. To as-Rifle TRAMMEL S GUNSMITHINGOld World Craftsmanship21stCentury TechnologyAction Blueprinting .0003 Factory Rifle AccurizingFluid Flushed Precision Chambering Pillar BeddingTrigger Jobs Muzzle Brakes Carbon Fiber BarrelsCustom Rifles Built Tactical Bench Rest HuntingSuppressor Sales & 284 Lapua GWI 7 RSAUM270 WSM 6 Creedmoor 338 Lapua Rogue280 Ackley 30 BR 6mm DasherJon Trammel 120 W. Walker Breckenridge, TX 76424 Tel: (254) 559-3455 E-Mail: YearsExperiencePRECISION CUSTOM RIFLES Over 50 years combined small arms experience.