28 Nosler recommendations

[CanyonHunter]

I’m looking for any recommendations on a factory or semi custom 28 nosler. Preferably around the 2k range. I’ve been interested in the savage ultralight and a seekins ph2, but the current wait for seekins is about 6-9 months. Are the seekins worth the wait? I know Christensen makes them but I’m not interested in the Mesa featherweight barrel and I’ve heard the ridgelines are hit or miss

 

[mainbeam pursuit2]

My son has the Ridgeline in 28, it flat shoots and is very nice rifle. I have two 28s, a Browning Hells Canyon Speed that shoots extremely well and just bought a Fierce Carbon Fury ( haven't shot it yet, very nice rifle).

 

[TNKnoxville]

I have a Browning XBlot Western Hunter 28 Nosler, tack driver!!!!!! All 3 of my XBolts are awesome.

 

[CanyonHunter]

Also curious on what bullets you guys are shooting? I have 200 Berger 180s and planned on buying some 169 hammers.

 

[TNKnoxville]

Hornady 162 grain ELDX.

 

[Kylerjay05]

I’m looking for any recommendations on a factory or semi custom 28 nosler. Preferably around the 2k range. I’ve been interested in the savage ultralight and a seekins ph2, but the current wait for seekins is about 6-9 months. Are the seekins worth the wait? I know Christensen makes them but I’m not interested in the Mesa featherweight barrel and I’ve heard the ridgelines are hit or miss

I have the stock savage ultralite with an American brake on it. Tack driving son of a gun. I handload, but it shot 162 gr eldx well. I just couldn't get myself comfortable enough to use that round on an elk. Deer, antelope, bear? No problem. I load accubonds and couldn't be happier

 

[TNKnoxville]

 

[TNKnoxville]

100 yards, dropped. Hit a rib and sent bone pieces all thru the insides. We were impressed. Was planning on a much longer shot but had this cow elk walk into our lap! Very big old dry cow. Still tastes great!

 

[Wapiti1]

Lapua 180gr Scenar-L out of my 28 nos. Has worked well on deer.

Jeremy

 

[Bigdave]

I built one recently, Bighorn Origin action, shilen select match savage prefit, Grayboe Terrain stock, Grayboe bottom metal, Elftman tactical trigger, CIP length magazine, and a microbastard brake.

Right around the 2K range. You could go a few different routes and bring the price down further.

Will be shooting it Sunday.

Dave

 

[CanyonHunter]

I was thinking about building one on a origin action but can’t find one. Where did you pick up yours from? Do any savage prefits work?

 

[Bigdave]

Picked it up from Northland Shooter Supply.

Small shank Savage prefit, they sell the barrels also. Sub $400. He also had the headspace gauges in stock the last time I checked.

 

[CanyonHunter]

That’s awesome! Thank you