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Title: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: 10mmg on January 13, 2019, 10:04:14 PM
I am considering a 28 Nosler. I like the ballistics but have never shot one. Compared to 30-06 how’s the recoil? I know that is a bit subjective but trying to get a general idea of what I might be up against.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: Jellymon on January 14, 2019, 12:02:33 AM
More than 30-06. To me it feels similar to a 300 win mag.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: Dan-o on January 14, 2019, 05:11:16 AM
Jellymon was right on with his comparison to the 30 Win Mag.

Looks about 20% more than a 30-06.

https://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: weatherbow21 on January 14, 2019, 06:08:43 AM
This is a pretty broad question, hard to answer since it depends a lot on the rifle and how its set up
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: opdinkslayer on January 14, 2019, 06:37:23 AM
 :yeah:

I would suggest figuring out what type of setup your thinking of and finding someone with a similar magnum cartridge setup to try if your recoil sensitive. I would also recommend knowing what you want a 28 nosler to do for you before choosing a set up & spending your money. If your shooting ranges & abilities are under 400 yds then save your money or look at some other cartridges in the 28 family that have less recoil and way cheaper to shoot. :twocents:
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 14, 2019, 07:07:45 AM
Gonna be 20+ grains of powder over a 30-06 so recoil will be a good bit more in a like platform.  Brake can take them down considerably however.  With a brake, hearing protection is a must.  Well hearing protection should be a must at the range and in the field but that's a whole other topic  :chuckle:
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: MtnMuley on January 14, 2019, 07:08:20 AM
It all depends how the rifle is set up. Mine has a directional brake and good pad. Kicks like a heavy barreled .243 to me. I'd happily let any woman or 12 yr old kid shoot it.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 14, 2019, 07:46:18 AM
Gonna be 20+ grains of powder over a 30-06 so recoil will be a good bit more in a like platform.  Brake can take them down considerably however.  With a brake, hearing protection is a must.  Well hearing protection should be a must at the range and in the field but that's a whole other topic  :chuckle:
Huh...?
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 14, 2019, 08:15:56 AM
Gonna be 20+ grains of powder over a 30-06 so recoil will be a good bit more in a like platform.  Brake can take them down considerably however.  With a brake, hearing protection is a must.  Well hearing protection should be a must at the range and in the field but that's a whole other topic  :chuckle:
Huh...?
WHAT!?!?!?!!!!!
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 14, 2019, 08:42:57 AM
Gonna be 20+ grains of powder over a 30-06 so recoil will be a good bit more in a like platform.  Brake can take them down considerably however.  With a brake, hearing protection is a must.  Well hearing protection should be a must at the range and in the field but that's a whole other topic  :chuckle:
Huh...?
WHAT!?!?!?!!!!!
:chuckle:
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: birddogdad on January 14, 2019, 08:53:06 AM
I am considering a 28 Nosler. I like the ballistics but have never shot one. Compared to 30-06 how’s the recoil? I know that is a bit subjective but trying to get a general idea of what I might be up against.

broad brush - typical loads and rifle weights -  you are at maybe 17-19lbs of recoil in 3006 and maybe 23-25 for a rem7mag, not much different for a 28 nosler i would suspect than the 7 mag. if you are a flincher, go with a brake, recoil reduction is noticeable. lots of variables in rifle config for recoil. These are just generic ranges.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: b23 on January 14, 2019, 09:53:18 AM
I shoot a 7mm Blaser mag w/180's that is similar-ish to a 28 Nosler.  My rifle isn't particularly heavy and has a baffle type muzzle brake, I think baffle type brakes are not only more effective but quieter too, and the comparison MtnMuley made of one recoiling about like a 243 is pretty spot on and that's how I would describe mine as well. 

Even without a muzzle brake, these big 7mm's aren't that bad.  My dad used to have a 7-300WBY and I've shot a 7STW a fair amount, both are about the equivalent of a 28 Nosler, that were un-braked and weren't bad to shoot at all.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: jjhunter on January 14, 2019, 11:08:47 AM
Nightforce kissed me on a 12 lbs custom.  Gotta hold onto em!  Hahaha. 


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Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: MtnMuley on January 14, 2019, 12:07:37 PM
Whitman County kids have always had control issues. :chuckle:
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: 10mmg on January 14, 2019, 12:57:21 PM
Thanks all. That helps. I think I’ll stick with the old school round like the win mag or 06 for now. My self imposed limit is 400 and I don’t reload yet so I’ll keep it simple.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 14, 2019, 05:02:09 PM
I don't think I've seen one yet that doesn't have a muzzle brake.  I guess that tells you something in itself... but with a MB they don't kick bad.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: Timberstalker on January 14, 2019, 05:04:52 PM
I don't think I've seen one yet that doesn't have a muzzle brake.  I guess that tells you something in itself... but with a MB they don't kick bad.

I have a 28 Nosler Liberty that doesn't have a break.  It's not horrible, but you know it went off. :chuckle:

It's similar to a 300 win or wsm, as stated.
Title: Re: 28 Nosler Recoil
Post by: sticky on April 27, 2019, 04:23:25 PM
Keep shooting the .06. Your shoulder and ears will thank you.


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