Nosler Announces 22 & 25 Creedmoor Brass

[bob_dobalina]

Think we'll finally get a high BC Nosler 257 bullet now?

 

[JD338]

Think we'll finally get a high BC Nosler 257 bullet now?

I would think so.
I'm trying to get load data for you guys.

JD338

 

[bob_dobalina]

I would think so.
I'm trying to get load data for you guys.

JD338

Excellent. I should have said "high BC, heavy for caliber". 135gr ABLR anyone? 130 AB?

 

[xphunter]

A 22 caliber 80-85 grain AB or LRAB would be great as would a 25 caliber 130-135 grain AB or LRAB

 

[JD338]

If I were to guess, a 120-125 gr ABLR would be what Nosler would introduce.

JD338

 

[xphunter]

If I were to guess, a 120-125 gr ABLR would be what Nosler would introduce.

JD338

That would be good.
I hope they lean toward the 125AB and a 130 ABLR...Nothing wrong with wishing

 

[JD338]

That would be good.
I hope they lean toward the 125AB and a 130 ABLR...Nothing wrong with wishing

Even a 125 ABLR and a 130 AB would be pretty darn nice!

JD338

 

[xphunter]

Even a 125 ABLR and a 130 AB would be pretty darn nice!

JD338

I am fine either way

The AB is such a good bullet...IF, they just add some weight to it (To raise the BC) OR do a redesign (Still a AB), they could own more of the market.
More and more guys are shooting fast twist 25's: 25x47 Lapua, 25 GT, 25 Creed, 25-284, and the 25 PRC keeps growing in popularity.
I am looking forward to see what they come out with.

 

[cloverleaf]

Hopefully some one will put out Data for the 25-06 and 250 Savage with the heavier bullets too and some 110 BT or AB's. CL

 

[JD338]

Nosler will have 25 Creedmoor Load Data this fall. They are currently working on their new range facility. They are also going to look at the feasibility of producing a high BC bullet.
Stay tuned fellas.

JD338

 

[xphunter]

Nosler will have 25 Creedmoor Load Data this fall. They are currently working on their new range facility. They are also going to look at the feasibility of producing a high BC bullet.
Stay tuned fellas.

JD338

YIPPEE!

 

[phil]

I hope it’s….a hunting bullet!

 

[phil]

Exactly the reason why Nosler offers a 115 gr BT and not a 120 gr BT.

JD338

If I’m not mistaken….they did offer 120’s long ago.

 

[xphunter]

Nosler will have 25 Creedmoor Load Data this fall. They are currently working on their new range facility. They are also going to look at the feasibility of producing a high BC bullet.
Stay tuned fellas.

JD338

I know this is probably still a ways from becoming real, but for deer and antelope, the 134 ELD-M is a killer-I already know this.
I still want something more for bigger/tougher animals.
I have several fast twist 25 specialty pistols: 25 Creed (Being built currently), 25-284, and 25 PRC.
I have always loved the Quarter-Bore, and now, Finally barrels and bullets are available.
I will probably go with a mono of some kind for elk like critters, until a good bonded bullet comes out that has some reasonable BC for reducing wind deflection downrange.

 

[Wenaha]

I qoud like to try a 125 game bullet in my 25-'06 with 1-9-1/2 twist Brux barrel. It shoots 115 BTs very well.

 

[Blkram]

Well, I finally got my Nosler 25 Creedmoor brass. Cost was $97 CDN/bag of 50.

Been doing more research on this cartridge.
Looks like a 7.5 twist will be needed for the 125-130 gr bullets and 1:7 for the heavier bullets (133 to 138 gr). Hoping Nosler makes something in the 125-130 gr class for hunting.
Hornady has now announced their 128 gr ELD-X ammo. 2850 fps for this bullet with a BC of 0.633and a SD of 0.277. This carries 2166 fps to 500 yards with 1333 ft lbs of energy and a drop of 39.2" from a 200 yard zero.

As a comparison to the 130 gr Terminal Ascent in my 6.5 CM with a 24" barrel, the 130 gr bullet at a velocity of 2855 fps with a BC of 0.532 and a SD of 0.266, carries a velocity of 2104 fps to 500 yards with 1277 ft lbs of energy and drops 40.3" from a 200 yard zero.

That gives a slight edge to the 25 CM; higher BC, higher SD, better retained velocity and energy, a little flatter shooting, and will provide slightly better penetration, all equals to a slight edge in on-game performance.
Will a deer or an antelope at 500 yards know the difference? Probably not. (Not that I have actually ever shot a deer or antelope at this distance)
Will the average shooter know the difference? With less felt recoil; maybe, if they are recoil sensitive. (Not that I am recoil sensitive...but my wife is and she would enjoy shooting this as much as she enjoys her 250 Savage)
Is it cool? You bet! It's a quarter bore!
Do I want one? YES!
So yes, this will be on my "New Rifle for 2026" list!

Do I rebarrel the 308 next year? Thinking about it ...after our trip to Africa...would go with a 24" 1:7.5 twist barrel.
Or do I get a LH Proof Research Elevation 2.0 Lightweight Hunter? Perhaps ...it has a 22" 1:7.5 twist and weighs about 5 lbs 14 oz. Costs $3199 USD.
Thinking a Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x48x444 illum B&C Gen 2 or a Leica Amplus 6 3-18x44 L-Ballistic i BDC MOA scope would be mounted on the rifle.

What would you do?

 

[RL338]

I like the idea of the 24” rebarrel. My opinion is to take advantage of heavy for caliber bullets you need to load a slower powder. The extra barrel length will allow a better burn.