Lance nailed it! But I believe the fad rifles are the rage because I have several safes filled with them, the 7's you listed were at one time the fad of that day. Most of them come and go but I think the 28 Nosler is here to stay. In it's day the 300 RUM was the rage for the same reasons. Fun chasing the FADS. RickThe 28 is just the new fad in speed with heavy for caliber bullets. The release of the 195 Berger was a game changer, and really where the 28 Nosler shines. Seat them way out in a standard length LA, stuff a ton of powder under them, and go torch a barrel. In a hunting rifle that sees 10-20 rounds a year, could last 20-50 years. But who wants to trick out a rifle and then stick it in a safe???
I have a Remington Model 700 Sendero in 7 Mag. I've loaded some 180 grain Berger's at 3050 FPS. In my opinion there is no need for the 28 Nosler. As you mentioned we all ready have the 7mm STW and 7mm RUM. We even have the 7mm Weatherby.Always interested In new cartridges and there benefit to the shooting world.
I would like a debate or a good explanation for the need or advantage of this cartridge over what we already have.
Please keep it civil and educational. I have seen and heard some say it is the top performer for 7 mm. Opinions welcomed.
The closets factory rivals to it are the 7 STW and the 7 mm RUM. The only reason for the so called supper mags I'll call them is for the bullets heavier than the 180s. Like the 195 grain Berger or even the Alco bullets. Those bullets are amazing and amazingly high. Their 195 grain bullet has a .932 G1 B.C. They used to make a 205 grain and a 215 grain bullet in 7mm. I don't know if they stoped making them or not. A 7 RUM spitting out 215 grain ALCO around 3050 FPS with a G1 B.C. Around 1.3 would be a dream round.
Thanks
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Getting 3050 with no problem on an xbolt. It fits in mag and is .020 off lands at 3.680 overall with current lot of 195's. Been busy with the farm so haven't spent a lot of time at the range. I think I can probably get it to 3100 with no problem just want to find the sweet spot.Another question.
Even though speed is not the only criteria for long range hunting, it is important and cartridges that handle the biggest bullets seem to have an advantage for this sport. Magazine length has never been a problem for me and in my opinion a 4" mag will do anything I want.
I have owned about every factory 7 mm known to man and many wildcats. except the 28 Nosler
and was just wondering what reasonable velocities I could expect from the 28 using 195 grain bullets ?
J E CUSTOM
I am also shooting a 280 AI and the 28 Nosler is a dedicated Bear and Elk rifle.There is no way I am giving up my 280ai and it is my go to for long range target shooting Iver my 6.5 creedmoor. That being said still wanted the 28 nosler for grins. A simply barrel change and not too much of a barrel, dies, and brass investment