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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Clark33 on December 22, 2016, 09:04:53 AM

Title: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: Clark33 on December 22, 2016, 09:04:53 AM: 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
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: jackelope on December 22, 2016, 09:18:20 AM: 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.
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: Bob33 on December 22, 2016, 09:44:58 AM: In case you have an interest:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,206328.0.html
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: Henrydog on December 22, 2016, 10:44:41 AM: I shot a friend of a friends Nosler M48 on the 4th of July last summer. I was impressed. I really liked the trigger.
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: huntnphool on December 22, 2016, 11:16:00 AM: I've owned a couple Coopers, would be my choice. :twocents:
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: BullMagnet76 on December 22, 2016, 11:24:23 AM: 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
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 22, 2016, 01:02:36 PM: Quote from: jackelope on December 22, 2016, 09:18:20 AM
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.
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: Clark33 on December 27, 2016, 04:24:44 PM: 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
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 27, 2016, 04:35:18 PM: 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.
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: coachcw on December 27, 2016, 05:25:50 PM: you will like the cooper :tup:
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 27, 2016, 05:27:10 PM: Cooper
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: BKMFR on December 27, 2016, 05:42:32 PM: I'm pretty happy with a Nosler 48 Heritage with a Leupold 4.5X14X40CDS w/30mm tube..... Nice gun...
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: huntandjeep on December 27, 2016, 06:16:41 PM: Cooper :tup:. 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"
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: slm9s on January 03, 2017, 06:28:57 PM: My choice would be a GAP non-typical in 6.5saum. 8)
Title: Re: 26 Nosler.... Which Model?
Post by: MichaelJ on January 04, 2017, 12:22:36 PM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on December 27, 2016, 04:35:18 PM
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