28 Nosler Rifle Recommendation

[werth338]

I am getting close to pulling the trigger and purchasing a rifle in 28 Nosler.

I am leaning heavily towards the Browning Hells Canyon Long Range McMillian based on being able to handle it previously, price and reviews I have read on here regarding quality and accuracy. The biggest drawback is weight and that is the only real concern I have with it. I would prefer something in the 6-7 lbs range.

Based on some looking around, I see the Christensen Arms Summit Ti and Gunwerks ClymbR can meet that. I have no experience handling/shooting either. I didn't see them mentioned much on the site but could have missed it. In looking at classified, I see MOA Rifles mentioned but know nothing of them.

This is a hunt first gun that will spend plenty of time at the range shooting out to 1000 yards(longest distance I have access to at this time). The reason for lighter weight is I would like a do everything gun that is easy to pack distances. I would like to keep under $3000 if possible but will look at higher priced if it makes sense. I have never had a gun built by a smith and don't know anyone around Houston at the moment to do that.

Based on the guns mentioned above, I would like to hear any experience or opinions good or bad. If there something else that you would recommend, I am open to suggestions.

 

[Dmursu]

I am getting close to pulling the trigger and purchasing a rifle in 28 Nosler.

I am leaning heavily towards the Browning Hells Canyon Long Range McMillian based on being able to handle it previously, price and reviews I have read on here regarding quality and accuracy. The biggest drawback is weight and that is the only real concern I have with it. I would prefer something in the 6-7 lbs range.

Based on some looking around, I see the Christensen Arms Summit Ti and Gunwerks ClymbR can meet that. I have no experience handling/shooting either. I didn't see them mentioned much on the site but could have missed it. In looking at classified, I see MOA Rifles mentioned but know nothing of them.

This is a hunt first gun that will spend plenty of time at the range shooting out to 1000 yards(longest distance I have access to at this time). The reason for lighter weight is I would like a do everything gun that is easy to pack distances. I would like to keep under $3000 if possible but will look at higher priced if it makes sense. I have never had a gun built by a smith and don't know anyone around Houston at the moment to do that.

Based on the guns mentioned above, I would like to hear any experience or opinions good or bad. If there something else that you would recommend, I am open to suggestions.

MOA Extreme Summit in 28 Nosler....bare gun 5.5 - 6 lbs....
Awesome gun, can't go wrong....not cheap...but worth every penny.

Good luck

 

[Sykes]

I have a fierce edge 28 Nosler. It's just under 7 lbs Really a nice rifle and shoots factory Nosler ammo to their 1\2" guarantee. They have their CT Edge that's under 6 lbs. Although I really like my fierce one thing Ill mention is that the rifle is quality but their customer service is FAR from quality.

 

[drdool]

Went to the SCI Vegas show and all of the mentioned manufactures were there. Handled all of the rifles (minus Browning) you mention. Some felt better than others in my hands but would always be best imho if you could handle them at that price level. Will pm you a couple smith names in Houston you might want to contact

 

[martinakl]

Browning Hells Canyon Long Range McMillan is a great choice and great value. Find a newer production build. The newer ones are supposed to be 1:8 twist.

 

[werth338]

Thanks for the info. Some good stuff to consider.

I see where the Browning from Shot show in Ambush camouflage is a 1:8. I wonder how long until they start shipping those? Any idea on that one if you can get the big Berger to work or just up to 180? I am assuming 180 tops given other comments on the site.

 

[martinakl]

Thanks for the info. Some good stuff to consider.

I see where the Browning from Shot show in Ambush camouflage is a 1:8. I wonder how long until they start shipping those? Any idea on that one if you can get the big Berger to work or just up to 180? I am assuming 180 tops given other comments on the site.

1:8 will do 195's no problem. 1:8 is the recommended twist rate.

 

[martinakl]

Browning is even doing the 7MM Mag with 1:8.

 

[werth338]

Got it. I thought I had read that the throat had to be modified for the length but could be confusing that with something else.

 

[Trm82]

The x bolt with a 1-8 would be cool if you can get around the fact that it's a xbolt. Had a fierce before in 7 Rem and wasn't impressed but have looked at the new Fury LR and they are pretty nice. The ones in 0.284 are a 1-8.5 twist which would shoot the 195 no problem.
Not sure what the xbolt has for a Moa guarantee but the fierce has a 1/2 moa with there rifles.

 

[jda2631]

Got it. I thought I had read that the throat had to be modified for the length but could be confusing that with something else.

The 1:8 twist will stabilize the bullet. But the 28 Nosler at the SAAMI length of 3.34" is really hindered if trying to use the long, heavies like the 195 berger. Need more freebore to load them longer (do you reload? if not then it won't matter using factory ammo). Ryan Pierce has tested them, has a long thread on here, and shown you need to load them to around 3.730" to get the boattail just into the neck junction. And at that length, you get some serious performance. People loading at this length and 86-88gr of RL33 are getting 3100+fps pretty easy with the 195's. You could get a smith to throat out the barrel to give you more freebore for those, if you wanted. Instead of getting a custom barrel.

 

[werth338]

That is great additional information and appreciate passing it along. Even if I could get a smith to throat it out, I wonder if I could even get it to fit in the Browning magazine. I thought someone said that it measured 3.6". I will do some checking and also take a look at what 180 gr loads look like as well.

 

[jda2631]

That is great additional information and appreciate passing it along. Even if I could get a smith to throat it out, I wonder if I could even get it to fit in the Browning magazine. I thought someone said that it measured 3.6". I will do some checking and also take a look at what 180 gr loads look like as well.

Yea, I would think you could make the 180's work at 3.6". I am in the process of building a 28. Just waiting on the action to ship from bighorn, they're telling me april 3. And to get my barrel to a smith to be chambered and threaded.

Another thing you could look at if you wanted, I am not real familiar with Browning actions to know if this will work or not. But Wyatt's extended box is an internal box magazine that you can get up to 4" long. You make be able to get one of those and have the stock opened up to accept it? Maybe someone else could comment on if this would work?

http://wyattsoutdoor.com/index.php/cPath/1

 

[BJH]

If you are willing to pay the money i would recommend having a rifle built by a reputable gunsmith. That way you can get all of your questions answered by a professional who knows what they are talking about and build the rifle to your needs and specifications. There are some very nice production rifles out there. Browning rifles are great. I have a Cooper M52 Long Range in 28 Nosler and it shoots very well and i couldn't be happier with it. But if you want specifics and custom aspects for the gun, start with a fresh build. That way you don't break the bank buying a factory gun and then modifying it to suit your needs. It would be cheaper in the long run to just have one built from the ground up to your wants and needs.