26 Nosler.... Which Model?

[Clark33]

I've narrowed down my search for a 26 Nosler to a few choices. I would like your guy's input on these rifles if you have one or have seen one shoot. Mainly looking for accuracy using the Nosler Trophy Grade ammo.

Models:
1) Nosler M48 Liberty - I like the price for what you appear to get.

2) Cooper Excalibur - a tad more expensive but they guarantee 1/2 moa

3) Fierce Edge - Don't know much about these but they also say 1/2 moa and look to be good quality

4) Legendary Arms Professional- Hard to find reviews but from what I've read they seem to be pretty good.

Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks

[jackelope]

Talk to Mike @ Hell's Canyon Armory and see what he can do.
I know @SilkOnTheWetSide  has one of his rifles, as well as @BLRman
Maybe a little more $ than the ones you posted but not much.
@MichaelJ

He's local and a site sponsor.

[Bob33]

In case you have an interest:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,206328.0.html

[Henrydog]

I shot a friend of a friends Nosler M48 on the 4th of July last summer.  I was impressed.  I really liked the trigger.

[huntnphool]

  I've owned a couple Coopers, would be my choice.

[BullMagnet76]

It depends on how much you wanna spend.  I own a Legendary arms 6.5 Creedmoor, out of the box i shot  3/8" groups.  But if you have the cash, I love my Cooper, love it.  But the Cooper and Fierce you have to buy mags.  If you wanna spend a lil less go with the Legendary, if you PM me I know where one is in stock in 26 nosler

[Karl Blanchard]

Talk to Mike @ Hell's Canyon Armory and see what he can do.
I know @SilkOnTheWetSide  has one of his rifles, as well as @BLRman
Maybe a little more $ than the ones you posted but not much.
@MichaelJ

He's local and a site sponsor.

  I know Mike is building a couple different 28 Nosler's right now.  His stuff is pretty amazing.  He's gonna be starting my 6.5-06ai here pretty soon.  If you find yourself near Selah on a weekend hit me up and you can shoot mine.

Out of the choices you listed though get the Cooper.  They are good shooters.

[Clark33]

I've narrowed it down to either the Fierce Edge or a Cooper 52 Excalibur. My local Cooper dealer said it would be $2,320ish and the Fierce is around $2,500 at big box outdoors store where I live. This is a tough decision here boys

[Jonathan_S]

I'm really curious to hear from people with experience like @Michael_J about the 26, 28 and 30 Nosler. I've heard they're fickle beasts but I'd like to hear from the experts.

[coachcw]

you will like the cooper 

[Karl Blanchard]

Cooper

[BKMFR]

I'm pretty happy with a Nosler 48 Heritage with a Leupold 4.5X14X40CDS w/30mm tube..... Nice gun...

[huntandjeep]

Cooper  . I love mine in 6.5x284. Buddy has a Nosler 48 rifle and another  has a Fierce ( both in 6.5x284 ).  Out of the box my Cooper was the most accurate with off the shelf ammo. We all reload so now they are all sub 1/2"

[slm9s]

My choice would be a GAP non-typical in 6.5saum.   

[MichaelJ]

I'm really curious to hear from people with experience like @Michael_J about the 26, 28 and 30 Nosler. I've heard they're fickle beasts but I'd like to hear from the experts.

I haven't built a 26 Nosler yet, hard to justify the barrel life on a custom for that extra FPS when you have other 6.5 chambers out there that can push a 140 grain bullet 3100-3200fps with 1500ish barrel life.  Though I'd sure like to build a few!  The rebarrels alone would keep me busy haha

The 28's are shooting really really well, I like the shorter fatter case design, leaves some good room for the 180 Hybrids or the 195 EOL's in a standard LA magazine.  My 30 Nosler reamer should be here ANY DAY and I'm excited to see how that one compares to the tried and true 300 Win.  I don't mind the belted case too much on the 300 Win, but gaining a little more usable mag length and I think the extra 5% case capacity could be a great thing!  Rarely do you size up in caliber to lose accuracy so I have high hopes for the 30 Nosler.

Mike