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Post by darrellh on Jun 9, 2018 19:13:31 GMT -5
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Post by markhampton on Jun 9, 2018 19:48:56 GMT -5
Thanks for posting Darrell! I've been shooting the Nosler handgun since late last year. The first prototype was in 22 Nosler and it was a shooter. Killed a bobcat on the farm during the winter. The revised model showed up as a 6.5 Creedmoor. This single-shot handgun is extremely accurate. Getting ready for a dall sheep hunt in AK, I sighted-in at 200 yards. Three-shot group measured .810" using factory Nosler 120 gr. BT ammo. More info can be found on Nosler's website and articles in AMERICAN HANDGUNNER and GUNS magazines forthcoming. It's not every day handgun hunters have new products introduced -- especially from major companies. I'm thankful Nosler took the plunge...………..
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Post by Otony on Jun 9, 2018 21:47:33 GMT -5
Oh my, count me in!
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Post by JM on Jun 9, 2018 23:06:04 GMT -5
Would mounting the bolt handle on the left be more desirable?
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Post by cas on Jun 9, 2018 23:43:36 GMT -5
Would mounting the bolt handle on the left be more desirable? I was just about to say the same thing, I don't know why so many maker's do them that way. One thing I loved about the Exempler is the left side bolt. |
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Post by magman on Jun 10, 2018 6:23:23 GMT -5
It's great to see a few gun manufacturers look out for us right minded people. I can't wait to see this new firearm. I wish Blazer had made it to market.
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Post by markhampton on Jun 10, 2018 6:50:34 GMT -5
There are certainly folks (right handed) who would prefer the bolt located on the left side - for obvious reasons. I'm probably one of those guys in the minority on this issue - I prefer working the bolt, loading and unloading with my right hand.
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Post by bradshaw on Jun 10, 2018 6:52:36 GMT -5
Would mounting the bolt handle on the left be more desirable? ***** I always preferred the exercise and stretch----between shots----of lifting my right hand from CENTERGRIP to retract bolt, load, close bolt. Especially so with centerfire rounds. Silhouette and hunting are not gallery games, the pistol moves on recoil, therefore shifts in your hand. The offside bolt handle is fine on a .22, such as the great Anschutz unlimited silhouette pistol. When I switched over to shooting steel from the port side, left hand, left eye and all, I considered it no advantage at all to operate the bolt with my right hand, while the pistol remained in my left. With the Anschutz .22LR, I prefer the left hand bolt for right hand shooting. Cadenced moments of rest during long strings conserve energy, not waste it. Nevertheless, there were hardcorps steel shooters who preferred the left hand Wichita for their right hand. The above notes are specific to Creedmoor. If you shoot Dead Frog with a REARGRIP, especially if you have to reach over a mountain of belly to load/unload, might as well operate the bolt with the offhand. David Bradshaw |
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 10, 2018 7:28:06 GMT -5
Thanks for posting Darrell! I've been shooting the Nosler handgun since late last year. The first prototype was in 22 Nosler and it was a shooter. Killed a bobcat on the farm during the winter. The revised model showed up as a 6.5 Creedmoor. This single-shot handgun is extremely accurate. Getting ready for a dall sheep hunt in AK, I sighted-in at 200 yards. Three-shot group measured .810" using factory Nosler 120 gr. BT ammo. More info can be found on Nosler's website and articles in AMERICAN HANDGUNNER and GUNS magazines forthcoming. It's not every day handgun hunters have new products introduced -- especially from major companies. I'm thankful Nosler took the plunge...……….. What velocity were you getting with the 120 grain BT factory Ammo? |
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Post by markhampton on Jun 10, 2018 7:55:59 GMT -5
2672 fps with Nosler factory 120 gr. BT
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Post by jfs on Jun 10, 2018 13:07:51 GMT -5
Mark, your shooting "lights out" with that gun.....Best of luck in Alaska......... 
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Post by jsh on Jun 10, 2018 14:30:18 GMT -5
From times past, have left bolt rake your ribs with a heavy recoiling cartridge. Hurts worse than a lot of other "bites" I have received over the years. A non issue for the most part anymore.
I never had an issue reaching over the top of the XP, flicking the bolt open and back, plopping a load round back in and closing the bolt all with my left hand while holding said rig with my right.
Discussion arose on a prairie dog hunt this year. A left bolt,left port single shot rifle would be handy for a righty using a single shot platform. When one actually looks, a right hand bolt is actually for a left hand shooter! Look at all the lefty's hollering all the time about not having a proper action. All along it has been the wrong stock for the action.
Jeff
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jun 10, 2018 18:28:20 GMT -5
I'm right handed, and prefer the bolt handle on the right side, reaching over top to work the bolt to eject a spent case. i did use a Savage Striker with a left side handle to test that mode off & on for a year or two, but the standard XP set- up worked better for me.
The accuracy of the Nosler sounds great Mark. Not sure I'm enthused about the gun's appearance.
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Post by markhampton on Jun 10, 2018 18:36:52 GMT -5
Ken, I hope you are well. Never an AR fan - I was a bit concerned about the grip style. Once I got acclimated with it - everything is fine. The bolt cycles smooth as silk. But the accuracy -- with factory ammunition, is what impresses me the most. I'm going to start working up loads but if they are any better...…………….The muzzle brake eliminates most all of the recoil and I have mounted a Leupold 4.5-14x rifle scope with no issues. It's an enjoyable shooting rig for sure.
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Post by AxeHandle on Jun 14, 2018 7:03:17 GMT -5
Sure looks like fun for those of us who like Bolt pistols. I think that the liking the right side bolt is a product of having shot them extensively for years. FWIW Wichita got the bolt right for the right handed shooters.  |
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