Nosler 26

[Guy Miner]

Longish range (300 - 400 yards) black bear, mule deer & elk rifle...

Which would be better; the 26 Nosler or the 7mm Rem mag?

 

[Elkman]

Guy
7 mm Dakota, 7mm STW, 7mm Bee. Hows that for a quick response.

 

[Woodycreek]

Guy
7 mm Dakota, 7mm STW, 7mm Bee. Hows that for a quick response.

Don't forget the 7 LRM :grin: I could see a 284 Nosler with a bright future!

 

[Dr. Vette]

I could see a 26 Nosler showing up here if the specs turn out better than my shooting partner's 6.5 Weatherby. :mrgreen:

 

[Jager1]

I think this one could be the next round for me. Or maybe a Nosler 27 just think?

 

[Anonymous]

I'm really intrigued… I'm beginning to think this has real legs as a new sheep rifle.

My concern is that the bullet might be too soft and moving too fast for a 75yd shot though? Anybody shot anything with one of these new LRABs up close?

 

[DrMike]

My closest with a 150 grain LRAB from a 280 Rem was on an elk at ~75 yards and a mule deer at ~50 yards. Both died pretty quickly, though there was no bullet recovery.

 

[gerry]

I shot 3 deer with the 129's in a 260 Rem at 2900 fps at the muzzle which is hardly in the same class as a 26 Nosler or other fast magnum. However, I did shoot one deer at 80 yards and the other 2 at under 10 yards. Hitting heavy bone (neck and head on 2 deer) the bullets exited but definitely left a big hole, on the classic broadside lung shot the bullet exited and left a hole around 1 1/4 " without any extra mess. Yep, those three "long" shots really stretched out the ABLR's :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

I've shot a lot of critters with the regular AB out of my .300WSM and never recovered a bullet but I wondered if the LRAB would hold up as well especially at the speeds the 26N is capable of…

Gonna just have to get one and find out.

 

[gerry]

It's definitely softer but there still will be some bullet left on a close range hit. I do prefer the regular AccuBond for the ranges that are typical here, the ABLR is a great long range slug by the looks of it.

 

[big rifle man]

Guys, for your info the newest shooting times magazine has an excellent article on the 26 Nosler.

 

[ScreaminEagle]

I am compelled to suggest that a test in the wilds of northern BC may just be in order for this rifle. I wouldn't want all you living in the USA to imagine that we are somehow less generous in our desire to assist in verifying the abilities of this fine rifle.

We couldn't just give you Canadians a precision built, us rifle. You might overthrow the gubmant :mrgreen:

 

[DrMike]

I am compelled to suggest that a test in the wilds of northern BC may just be in order for this rifle. I wouldn't want all you living in the USA to imagine that we are somehow less generous in our desire to assist in verifying the abilities of this fine rifle.

We couldn't just give you Canadians a precision built, us rifle. You might overthrow the gubmant :mrgreen:

Yup! But, then, the gubmint would send up pardons, inviting us to come down and share in the welfare that is provided those sneaking in. Keep working, SE, so you can support me in the style to which I wish to become accustomed. :grin:

 

[ScreaminEagle]

HAHA Sad thing is, that is all true!

 

[jimbires]

http://www.accurateshooter.com/featured ... mm-magnum/

 

[SJB358]

The only thing I am surprised of is the short neck. I would have thought with all that case it would have had a longer neck on it. Not sure it matters, but I do like the longer necked cartridges. Either way, it is a screamer. Looking forward to hearing about the few I know are being built. It is going to be a heater with 140's and hopefully someone drops a 150-160 for it to really see what the 1-8 twist and extra case is all about..

 

[truck driver]

Scotty, I've read that the short neck cases are inherently more accurate due to less tension on the bullet. Comparisons of the 308 win vs 30-06 and the 300 win mag vs 300 H&H, The short necks cause less stress on the bullet when released during firing from what I've read, they also cause less throat erosion along with the combination of the 35 degree shoulder, something to do with more efficient powder burn. Don't quote me on this because it is only what I've read.
I also like the longer necks because they are easier to hand load. :mrgreen:

 

[gerry]

The only thing I am surprised of is the short neck. I would have thought with all that case it would have had a longer neck on it. Not sure it matters, but I do like the longer necked cartridges. Either way, it is a screamer. Looking forward to hearing about the few I know are being built. It is going to be a heater with 140's and hopefully someone drops a 150-160 for it to really see what the 1-8 twist and extra case is all about..

These apparently have a good reputation, the 160 gr VLD if you scroll to the bottom has a b.c. of .685 according to Matrix, should shoot flat at a cool 3100 fps or so 8)

http://www.matrixballistics.com/.264-Ca ... llets.html

Even made in B.C. which is nice

 

[SJB358]

That's really something Gerry. I'm not sure I'd trade up my 264 but I'd surely get enough twist to shoot longer bullets next time around.

 

[muleman]

Gerry,
Those bullets look like they are 2" long! I'm glad I'm building my rifle with a 3.7" mag!

Scott