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Post by Lee Martin on Feb 5, 2014 17:09:37 GMT -5
The 26 Nosler was announced last fall but I've yet to see brass or dies:  Pretty much a 375 Ruger necked to 264. It'll fit standard length actions so I may build one (not that I need another 6.5 Mag). They're quoting 129's @ 3,400 fps from a 24" barrel. That sounds a bit optimistic but we'll see.....the only given is I bet barrels start to lay down between 700 and 1,000 rounds. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by gjn on Feb 5, 2014 19:35:38 GMT -5
I received a prototype case from Nosler at the SHOT Show and it was head stamped 7mm RUM. According to Nosler it holds 93 grains of water which is pretty close to the 7mm STW. I'm sure it will be necked up to several different calibers and I'd be surprised if someone doesn't neck it down to 25. I'm going to have one built in 7mm as I believe the case has a several advantages over the STW case and should be impressive with the Berger 168's and 180's.
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Post by jfe on Feb 12, 2014 16:11:35 GMT -5
If it is based on the RUM case the dimensions will be similar to the Dakota's line up of proprietary short cartridges. I can't remember the details now but wasn't there a legal dispute years ago between Dakota and some other company over design infringement ?
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Post by TERRY MURBACH on Feb 12, 2014 17:12:01 GMT -5
WELL SHUCKS, my 264WINMAG will hit 3400 with 120gr bullets.
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Post by Fowler on Feb 12, 2014 18:19:52 GMT -5
WELL SHUCKS, my 264WINMAG will hit 3400 with 120gr bullets. Now don't go bringing reason and logic into the production of a new rifle cartridge, that ship sailed years ago... |
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 12, 2014 23:05:58 GMT -5
There are 6.5 STWs out there that zing bullets pretty fast too...
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 12, 2014 23:07:48 GMT -5
There are 6.5 STWs out there that zing bullets pretty fast too... Seems like my dies were Redding Customs. When I asked Sierra for loading data they sent me a copy of the Shooting Times article on the cartridge
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Post by woody on Feb 13, 2014 17:24:48 GMT -5
Shooting Times has an article about it. Haven't read it yet.
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Post by jaydubinwi on Feb 14, 2014 17:05:09 GMT -5
WELL SHUCKS, my 264WINMAG will hit 3400 with 120gr bullets. That's what I was thinking too |
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Post by gjn on Feb 14, 2014 18:51:37 GMT -5
Nosler claims the case capacity of the 26 Nosler is 93 grains of water which is pretty similar to the STW. The case is shorter which gives a bit more room to seat bullets out.
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Post by jfe on Feb 15, 2014 6:57:05 GMT -5
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Post by TERRY MURBACH on Feb 15, 2014 9:44:51 GMT -5
Nosler claims the case capacity of the 26 Nosler is 93 grains of water which is pretty similar to the STW. The case is shorter which gives a bit more room to seat bullets out. I just finished reading the new "26NOSLER" article in the new Shooting Times magazine, twice. I was impressed by the entire thought process they used to develope this new cartridge. NOW, please note that this article was written pre-introduction of the cartridge and the data for it might be a little haphazard once everything shakes out into finality. |
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Post by woody on Feb 15, 2014 13:59:40 GMT -5
I just read the article the other day also. Neat round but do we really need another shoot game at a 1/4 mile or more cartridge? As pointed out by others there are cartridges that will do the se thing. I guess there is a need of a fresh round to make a sales boost for the industry.
Just my opinion so I don't need hate responses but this just promotes unethical shots and shooting instead of hunting. But for steel or paper it is good.
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Post by COR on Feb 16, 2014 9:04:34 GMT -5
Yawn...
It's catchy... "26 Nosler"... Beyond that it is just another over marketed, over hyped, "new" round. It's not designed to shoot straighter or kill better....it's designed to sell a product.
I love innovation but I don't know this one does that...I've been wrong before
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Post by justahunter on Feb 17, 2014 18:51:09 GMT -5
Midway lists it. As I recall it will be expensive to shoot just in the cost of brass alone.
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