Custom 28 Nosler being ordered....

[shoots_5]

My Dad has been retired for quite a few years now and has never had a custom rifle. He's talked about doing one for forever now and I finally talked him into just going for it. So he came over and I assisted him with choosing parts. He was debating heavily between the 26/28 Nosler and we went over some load data and ballistics and he ultimately chose the 28 for a bit more energy downrange as it will primarily be a hunting rifle capable of taking extremely long shots.

Rifle is being built by Greg Young of Southern Precision Rifles with the following parts:

-Defiance Deviant Hunter Long Action
-Bartlein barrel, Rem Varmint Contour with 6 straight flutes finished at 26" and threaded 5/8x24 (Nathan, I'm going to be needing a muzzle brake from you in the near future)
-McMillan Game Scout Stock finished in Woodland Spectre with 2 flush cups and 1 sling stud up front
-Wyatt's extended box and BDL style bottom metal
-Jewell HVR trigger
-Barrelled action will be cerakoted in Magpul flat dark earth
-Scope is a Leupold Mark IV 6.5-20x50 FFP M5 with TMR reticle

I'm very excited for him to get it as I think it's going to be an absolute hammer! I know the 260 he built for me is the most accurate rifle I've ever laid hands on. Wait time is 6-7 months estimated so stay tuned!

 

[IdahoCTD]

I'm building a 300wm for a buddy with almost the same components. His is a #5 Bartlein rather than a fluted Rem. Varm. and it's on a Remington action but it's the same Woodland Spectre game scout, Wyatt mag box, and Jewell trigger. I just did a 300wsm for myself with similar parts too.

Your dad should love it. Those are good components.

 

[DrMike]

Those are excellent components. Have to believe this will be a first-rate product when it is complete. Congratulations to your dad. The turnaround time is very good, as well.

 

[shoots_5]

Nathan, what muzzle brake would you recommend for it? He wants to tame recoil as much as possible. I need to order one and ship it to the gunsmith.

 

[Kodiak]

Of interest is an article in the Aug. issue of Handloader Magazine. A several page endeavor about the Nosler 28, including many tested loads and comments.

A good read,

 

[NWBlacktail]

I might consider a 1:8 or 1:8.5 twist on that barrel. That would keep the door open if you wanted to try some of the really high BC bullets out there.

I went with the 1:8 twist on my 280 Ack, but more because I wanted to try the 168 grn Barns LRX (in case the state of Oregon ever decides to go lead free :roll: )

 

[IdahoCTD]

I would do a Lil Beast (.875") and have him turn it flush with the barrel. As was mentioned 1'd do a 8.5" twist too just in case he wants to run 195's.

 

[shoots_5]

Thanks Nathan. I'll get one ordered up for him.

Twist on the barrel is 1:8 and the 195 Berger is first on the list of bullets to try. The gunsmith is going to throat it to accommodate the 180-195 range bullets to be seated out long enough to take advantage of the full case capacity.