28 nosler

[ann brezinski]

Any thoughts on this one?
The 7 mm lrm is interesting but the nosler seams more useful because of nosler has been around longer.the gunwerks case and the company have only been around since 2006 i think.any thoughts on this line of thinking?
Gary b

 

[LeddSlinger]

The difference in cartridge design and performance is fairly minimal. The accuracy will depend on how well your rifle is built and your hand loading/shooting ability. Either one will serve you well for long range hunting and shooting.

No big game animal will have a clue as to whether it just got hit with a 7 LRM or 28 Nosler.

 

[Deleted member 46119]

Performance wise. Nothing between them.

Accuracy wise. It's the rifle not the chambering. Both are "inherently accurate" designs.

Company wise. Yes, Nosler has been around longer than Gunwerks. However the 7 LRM has a little more installed base right now. I believe the 28-Nosler is catching up.

Ammunition wise. The are both rare. Gunwerks lists 7 LRM at $119.99 for 20. I have not found any factory 28-Nosler but didn't look that hard as I load my own.

Component wise. Nosler brass is available as 26-Nosler for ~$2.50 each "everywhere", just neck it up. 28-Nosler brass will probably be available soon. 7 LRM does not seem to be listed as brass anywhere. Someone else here probably knows now to get it. Everything else is "standard".

I like my 28-Nosler. Made from a R700 300 RUM it is for sale so I can make a new one on a Weatherby Mark V action and a Proof Research Carbon wrapped barrel.

 

[Barrelnut]

The 28 Nosler was submitted and made a SAMMI standard. I don't think the 7 LRM was, so it is really just a wildcat and will only be supported by Gunwerks. You will probably be able to get standardized dies and brass for the 28 Nosler soon. I am going with the 28 Nosler, just waiting for the dust to settle a bit. Will have one next year.