Has anyone loaded a Nosler M48 in 28 Nosler and the AccuBond Long Range bullet?
I am looking for some context and a second opinion as I am now in the process of creating a OAL ladder for a new M48 rifle with a 168gr ABLR. I measured a very large jump with the 168gr ABLR - .190!! (OAL gauge measurement of 3.530 - book OACL 3.340). This is the longest jump I've ever seen. Does that match anyone else's work? I've read that the ABLR likes a jump of around .075. However this is a hunting weapon so I need the cartridge to reliably load from the magazine so I am concerned about an additional .115 (i.e. a 3.455 OACL).
Finally - The rifle is broken in and I have finished my first round of powder selection and powder charge ladders. I settled upon US869 at 91.2gr. It produced 3236fps and shot a .40 MOA group at 200yrds. The velocity was a bit faster than I expected but it was hot at 92 degrees.
thank you
I am looking for some context and a second opinion as I am now in the process of creating a OAL ladder for a new M48 rifle with a 168gr ABLR. I measured a very large jump with the 168gr ABLR - .190!! (OAL gauge measurement of 3.530 - book OACL 3.340). This is the longest jump I've ever seen. Does that match anyone else's work? I've read that the ABLR likes a jump of around .075. However this is a hunting weapon so I need the cartridge to reliably load from the magazine so I am concerned about an additional .115 (i.e. a 3.455 OACL).
Finally - The rifle is broken in and I have finished my first round of powder selection and powder charge ladders. I settled upon US869 at 91.2gr. It produced 3236fps and shot a .40 MOA group at 200yrds. The velocity was a bit faster than I expected but it was hot at 92 degrees.
thank you
