Unveiling of the 26 Nosler!

[kentrek]

Even then wouldn't they want something they could shoot three times as much for the same cost?

If your using the 26nosler to its full potential than the other competing cartridges are going to be similar price per shot if not more since everything else will most likely use more powder per pop

[grundy53]

But it could potentially cost $5 or $6 every time you pull the trigger?   

Doesn't sound like a very fun toy since I couldn't afford to shoot it. But I guess some guys can.

Even then wouldn't they want something they could shoot three times as much for the same cost?

There are already quite a few cartridges that are that expensive to shoot. Including the 7mm ultra mag you mentioned. The great thing about free enterprise is the rule of supply and demand. Demand will tell if this cartridge is needed or not.

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[mountainman]

I don't see the reason for the new cartridge. Why wouldn't someone just get a 270 or 7mm Ultra Mag?

Because with bigger diameter bullets need a heavier grain weight to achieve the same bc as a 6.5 diameter bullet...for long rang stuff your pretty much looking at a 160 gr for the 6.5, a169 for the 270,a 190-200 grain for the 7mm

These are all 2000 yard set ups except that 6.5 nosler would be a lot more "shoot-able" than a 7-338 lapua

So in short it's built to give long rang guys a new toy to play with   

[bearpaw]

Interesting, can you get 100 grain Barnes bullets in this caliber?
They say the cartridge works in a standard length action like a 30/06. How hard to rebarrel a rifle to work with this cartridge?

[carpsniperg2]

It looks like ammo should be getting shipped out in the next week or 2 and brass in about a month. I have got a call in to my friend to place a order. I will try to get a rifle release date and get some hard numbers when I hear back from him.

[Biggerhammer]

It looks like ammo should be getting shipped out in the next week or 2 and brass in about a month. I have got a call in to my friend to place a order. I will try to get a rifle release date and get some hard numbers when I hear back from him.

Great! I tried calling them twice today. I have no patients in the " On hold " department. I'll try again in the morning. I just need 5 or so cases to get my project rolling. My CEB ESP Raptor bullets should be here Friday.

[kentrek]

Interesting, can you get 100 grain Barnes bullets in this caliber?
They say the cartridge works in a standard length action like a 30/06. How hard to rebarrel a rifle to work with this cartridge?

fast barnes guy eh ? Lol i think they make a 120 which would be a rocket ot of this case...an it shouldnt be any issue at all to build a barrel to run a lighter bullet in this case

[Biggerhammer]

A swift Scirocco or a CEB Lazer would be great bullets at 26 Nosler velocities.

[bearpaw]

Interesting, can you get 100 grain Barnes bullets in this caliber?
They say the cartridge works in a standard length action like a 30/06. How hard to rebarrel a rifle to work with this cartridge?

fast barnes guy eh ? Lol i think they make a 120 which would be a rocket ot of this case...an it shouldnt be any issue at all to build a barrel to run a lighter bullet in this case

I do like fast and flat ammo when hunting. Barnes make a 100 TTSX, 120 TTSX, and 127 LRX in the 6.5, should be extra fast and flat. I was looking to see if anyone had reamers yet, couldn't find any in stock. I might be willing to split reamer cost with a couple guys if anyone is interested.

[mountainman]

Interesting, can you get 100 grain Barnes bullets in this caliber?
They say the cartridge works in a standard length action like a 30/06. How hard to rebarrel a rifle to work with this cartridge?

fast barnes guy eh ? Lol i think they make a 120 which would be a rocket ot of this case...an it shouldnt be any issue at all to build a barrel to run a lighter bullet in this case

I do like fast and flat ammo when hunting. Barnes make a 100 TTSX, 120 TTSX, and 127 LRX in the 6.5, should be extra fast and flat. I was looking to see if anyone had reamers yet, couldn't find any in stock. I might be willing to split reamer cost with a couple guys if anyone is interested.

sure we will be building a few 26 Nosler in the next year! We could definetly split the cost! Im am in your next of the woods quite often to do the swapping!

[bearpaw]

Interesting, can you get 100 grain Barnes bullets in this caliber?
They say the cartridge works in a standard length action like a 30/06. How hard to rebarrel a rifle to work with this cartridge?

fast barnes guy eh ? Lol i think they make a 120 which would be a rocket ot of this case...an it shouldnt be any issue at all to build a barrel to run a lighter bullet in this case

I do like fast and flat ammo when hunting. Barnes make a 100 TTSX, 120 TTSX, and 127 LRX in the 6.5, should be extra fast and flat. I was looking to see if anyone had reamers yet, couldn't find any in stock. I might be willing to split reamer cost with a couple guys if anyone is interested.

sure we will be building a few 26 Nosler in the next year! We could definetly split the cost! Im am in your next of the woods quite often to do the swapping!

I'm thinking of purchasing a stainless magnum rifle and swapping barrels. Depending who does your rifles/barrels maybe I would have the same smith do a barrel swap for me.

[257 Wby Mag]

How much is a reamer?

[mountainman]

A tipped triple would flat smoke out of this chambering!!

[bobcat]

The more I hear about it the more I want one. How does it compare to the 6.5-284?

[mountainman]

Smokes it?

Interesting, can you get 100 grain Barnes bullets in this caliber?
They say the cartridge works in a standard length action like a 30/06. How hard to rebarrel a rifle to work with this cartridge?

fast barnes guy eh ? Lol i think they make a 120 which would be a rocket ot of this case...an it shouldnt be any issue at all to build a barrel to run a lighter bullet in this case

I do like fast and flat ammo when hunting. Barnes make a 100 TTSX, 120 TTSX, and 127 LRX in the 6.5, should be extra fast and flat. I was looking to see if anyone had reamers yet, couldn't find any in stock. I might be willing to split reamer cost with a couple guys if anyone is interested.

sure we will be building a few 26 Nosler in the next year! We could definetly split the cost! Im am in your next of the woods quite often to do the swapping!

I'm thinking of purchasing a stainless magnum rifle and swapping barrels. Depending who does your rifles/barrels maybe I would have the same smith do a barrel swap for me. Can do!