28 Nosler with 195 Bergers

[Sand Man]

@Sandman What does March call that reticle? I went to their website and couldn't seem to find it. I would love that reticle on a hunting rifle.

FML-1 I believe. Here is a photo from my box:

Hope that helps.

I had not seen anything on 8133 for the 28, I'll keep my eyes open from some too!!!

I was told by a couple of guys that load 1000s of rounds a year that 8133 is very similar to Retumbo's burn rate.

 

[Tidus56]

Thanks sandman

 

[cahunter805]

Nice rifle and good luck in Montana. Be sure to post up the buck you kill! The 195s are awesome.
Is that a Saami chamber or custom setup for 195s? Also what brass and primer are you running? That's awesome velocity.

 

[Orange Dust]

FML-1 I believe. Here is a photo from my box:

Hope that helps.




I was told by a couple of guys that load 1000s of rounds a year that 8133 is very similar to Retumbo's burn rate.

We should really keep quiet about it. Its a powder you can actually find... for now.

 

[Orange Dust]

Woops posted to wrong post but you all know what I mean.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I have loaded for 33 different 28 Noslers to date.
I always used RL33 or N570 until they became nearly impossible to find and I was down to 2 pounds of each.

I tried IMR8133 in two different rifles. A 1:9" running the 184 Hyb and a 1:8" running the 195s. They both did very well.

So, once I finally got my own 28 Nosler, I went with IMR8133 myself. I am 83.1gr @ .022" jump in a custom chamber, and getting 3084fps 6ES across 16 rounds. Round count is right at 62.

During scope sight in, shot 3 @ 100.

Moved it out to 200, adjusted scope, and put 3 more down. My bench shooting is always just a touch left from my prone shooting, so this should be perfect. Have to go stretch it legs and verify at distance still.

 

[cahunter805]

Looks great Lance! Your attention to detail with your loading sure shows in the results.
What brass are you running?

 

[Tom Erickson]

I have loaded for 33 different 28 Noslers to date.
I always used RL33 or N570 until they became nearly impossible to find and I was down to 2 pounds of each.

I tried IMR8133 in two different rifles. A 1:9" running the 184 Hyb and a 1:8" running the 195s. They both did very well.

So, once I finally got my own 28 Nosler, I went with IMR8133 myself. I am 83.1gr @ .022" jump in a custom chamber, and getting 3084fps 6ES across 16 rounds. Round count is right at 62.

During scope sight in, shot 3 @ 100.
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Moved it out to 200, adjusted scope, and put 3 more down. My bench shooting is always just a touch left from my prone shooting, so this should be perfect. Have to go stretch it legs and verify at distance still.
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So after loading for 33 28 nosler what did you choose for twist rate ? I have a Cooper firearms with a proof research carbon fiber barrel with 1-8 twist .could not get it to patern the 168 barns so I dropped to 150s almost out of H1000 thinking about switching powders and trying the 168 again.

 

[MallardAddict]

I have a Cooper firearms with a proof research carbon fiber barrel with 1-8 twist .could not get it to patern the 168 barns so I dropped to 150s almost out of H1000 thinking about switching powders and trying the 168 again.

In a 1:8 twist 28 Nosler I would choose the 195's if I had the magazine room, otherwise 180 or 184's. I wouldn't try to go as light as 150-160 class bullets with that much twist.

 

[lancetkenyon]

1:8" all the way. The 177 Hammer, 190 LR Hyb, 195 EOL and 197 SMK beg for the fast twist and big case capacity. The 175-184s still shoot great in them too. If I wanted to shoot anything lighter, I would go with a 7RM or .280AI.
Not exactly sure why you would go lighter in a 28 Nosler. In my opinion, they were built to run the heavies with that case capacity. But, a super fast copper 140-155 would sure put a whooping on game for a medium range Kaibab gun.

 

[Tom Erickson]

Everything i have read i should be shooting heavier bullets i just could not get them to shoot well in my gun that why I'm shooting the barns 150 ttsx. Now that hunting season is over I want to try different powders and see if I can get the 168 to group.

 

[Orange Dust]

Everything i have read i should be shooting heavier bullets i just could not get them to shoot well in my gun that why I'm shooting the barns 150 ttsx. Now that hunting season is over I want to try different powders and see if I can get the 168 to group.

If you are shooting deer and not elk try a 162eldx. Mine has a 1:9 proof and doesn't like anything heavier. It will shoot this bullet nearly as well at 600 as it does at 100. Turning into a good lr deer bullet too.

 

[Sand Man]

lance that's getting it done! Have to be pleased with that. I'm right at 100 rounds on mine with dope verified to 800. Fingers crossed I get to use it on a big Montana mule deer next week.

I agree with lance on the twist. 1:8" twist all the way for the 28. I had a 1:9" on my 1st 28 and wasn't pleased with the results.

I used a Zermatt action for those asking. ADM brass and 215M primers on the load.

 

[Loggerdude]

Shooting, Lane Presision,Reloader 33, 195s
Thors Hammer