Nosler rifles and calibers

[GlockZ]

Just out of curiosity, is there anyone who owns a Nosler rifle? I've been told they are a well built firearm,but have never come across anybody that actually owns one. I'm looking at maybe getting one. Also anyone use any of Noslers calibers? I was thinking of 300wsm,but now I'm now interested in the all 3 Nosler offerings. I know it won't be cheap, and right now just looking, haven't made up my mind yet.

 

[mtmuley]

They have my interest as well. I love big .30's. mtmuley

 

[GlockZ]

My curiosity peaked when the 26 came out, then the 28, and now the 30 Nosler. Then while attending the Great American Outdoor show in Harrisburg this past Febuary, I stopped at the Nosler booth and chatted with them, I was told that they've cleaning taken all game with the 26,except brown bear,( b/c they haven't tried too). Then was told the 28 is so much better and the 30 was even better than the 28!

 

[Aussie_hunter_JD]

I've actually heard a few negatives about them, most people I've spoken to really struggle getting them to shoot well. Haven't shot one myself so can't speak with authority but i've heard it enough I personally wouldn't get one.

 

[Curvebow]

I haven't shot one, or owned one or know anyone that has one. But, I have seen them at a store and have held them. They look to be very nicely finished and the bolt seemed to work smoothly. But, for me, they were too heavy. I would guess them at 7 1/2 pounds empty & w/o scope. Just my $.02 and personal preferences.

 

[406Family]

I've been curious about the 30 nosler as well. I just don't know anyone who has one. Seems like a great caliber, I might just have to bite the bullet and get one.

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

Sometimes those super hot cartridges are tougher to get shooting well.

 

[noharleyyet]

Have always jones'd for a Nosler rifle in a regular caliber...but did almost spring for a LAW in 28 Nosler but lack of availability and a few negative reviews on the caliber averted the plunge.

 

[MKotur325]

I used to sell the Nosler Rifles. From everything I've seen they are well made rifles. The insight I can offer on the Nosler chamberings is that they are based on the .404 Jefferies. In my very honest opinion, unless you are looking for a caliber to try to take an elk at ranges beyond 600yds there is not a significant enough benefit in my mind over a .300wsm. Others are right, sometimes it can be difficult to get the really hot 30's to shoot well. In my time handling the Nosler rifles, I don't think that the stocks would be comfortable for as hard hitting a cartridge as the 28 or 30 Nosler. For those rifles, I think a .300wsm is about the butter zone balancing knock down w/o excessive recoil.

 

[mtmuley]

Thought the Nosler's were based off if the Jeffrey case. mtmuley

 

[MKotur325]

Thought the Nosler's were based off if the Jeffrey case. mtmuley

My Bad MTmuley. Got my signals crossed... corrected now. Thanks for the catch!

 

[mtmuley]

I have been hunting a .300 RUM for about 16 years. For some reason, the .30 Nosler intrigues me. I've shot and loaded for big .30's for a long time. It's not difficult to get big cased magnums to shoot well. Most of the time, poor grouping lies with a shooter that can't handle the cartridge. mtmuley

 

[fishing4sanity]

A friend of mine has two of their rifles and he really likes them, says they shoot well, he's a meticulous reloader which I'm sure helps. His rifles are not any of the Nosler calibers you mentioned, so if that changes things I don't know. I would guess the Nosler calibers will have a bit shorter barrel life, if you shoot a lot that may or may not be an issue. I like the feel of Nosler rifles and have come close to buying one, but I'm not an owner ... yet.

 

[noharleyyet]

I have been hunting a .300 RUM for about 16 years. For some reason, the .30 Nosler intrigues me. I've shot and loaded for big .30's for a long time. It's not difficult to get big cased magnums to shoot well. Most of the time, poor grouping lies with a shooter that can't handle the cartridge. mtmuley

Same case..length, angles, and neck length differeing

Nosler 30



300 RUM

 

[Elkfitness]

I have a Nosler outfitter in 30-06. I wasn't looking for one, but saw it for a great price and picked it up. The trigger is very crisp and the action is butter smooth and has a crisp sound when you lock the bolt. With the limited time I've shot it, it is definitely a sub 1" shooter at 100 yds, I am thinking it will be a 1/2" gun. It's not the lightest gun, but it's just nice all around.

 

[Majja]

I was shooting next to a guy that had the 26 Nosler. He said he had not gotten to to where he wanted to but liked the rifle. He was a little concerned with barrel life with how fast it was pushing the little 6.5 pills.

 

[wytex]

A 300wsm will take anything you want to hunt. The recoil is very manageable and loading data is everywhere. I would question if those calibers will last of it they are a flash in the pan so to speak. How available is brass for the noslers, I 'm betting expensive.

 

[Elkfitness]

 

[Elkfitness]

These are from my 30-06 Nosler outfitter. These are factory loads, 165g trophy copper. Had a few flyers, but happy with these. Will Try out some other factory loads and try out some hand loads in the offseason.