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28 Nosler and barrel life
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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 2076424" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>Seen them go as fast as 400 rounds of acceptable accuracy when run at 3150 w. 195s, to as much as 950 when run at 3020fps w. 195s.</p><p></p><p>I have a .280AI that pushes a 175 Elite @ 2986fps suppressed. A hot load in the rifle, but not over pressure. I have over 800 rounds down the barrel. I also have a 28N that pushes the 195 Elite @ 3084fps, which is not a max load. I have 51 rounds down the barrel. It will more than likely outlast my .280AI, because I love shooting the .280AI.</p><p></p><p>To retain 1800fps & 1500ft/lbs (my elk criteria) at 7000'AMSL & 30°F (typical conditions where we hunt elk):</p><p>.280AI is a 985yd rifle (1967fps & 1500ft/lbs)</p><p>28N is a 1325yd rifle (1861fps & 1500ft/lbs)</p><p>28N, at 985yds, still carries 2140fps & 1980ft/lbs, beating the .280AI by almost 200fps & 480ft/lbs of energy on target, and with 25" less drop. </p><p></p><p>For strictly a hunting rifle for elk, I would consider the 28N. Might last a lifetime if you can keep off the trigger.</p><p></p><p>But if you only hunt out to 700-800 (or closer), I would go .280AI. Way less recoil, cheaper to shoot, much longer barrel life which means you can practice a LOT more with it. No way are you getting 3000 rounds out of it, maybe 1500-1800 if you are easy on it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 2076424, member: 68875"] Seen them go as fast as 400 rounds of acceptable accuracy when run at 3150 w. 195s, to as much as 950 when run at 3020fps w. 195s. I have a .280AI that pushes a 175 Elite @ 2986fps suppressed. A hot load in the rifle, but not over pressure. I have over 800 rounds down the barrel. I also have a 28N that pushes the 195 Elite @ 3084fps, which is not a max load. I have 51 rounds down the barrel. It will more than likely outlast my .280AI, because I love shooting the .280AI. To retain 1800fps & 1500ft/lbs (my elk criteria) at 7000'AMSL & 30°F (typical conditions where we hunt elk): .280AI is a 985yd rifle (1967fps & 1500ft/lbs) 28N is a 1325yd rifle (1861fps & 1500ft/lbs) 28N, at 985yds, still carries 2140fps & 1980ft/lbs, beating the .280AI by almost 200fps & 480ft/lbs of energy on target, and with 25" less drop. For strictly a hunting rifle for elk, I would consider the 28N. Might last a lifetime if you can keep off the trigger. But if you only hunt out to 700-800 (or closer), I would go .280AI. Way less recoil, cheaper to shoot, much longer barrel life which means you can practice a LOT more with it. No way are you getting 3000 rounds out of it, maybe 1500-1800 if you are easy on it. [/QUOTE]
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