Am I the only test dummy on site?

[Josh Wright]

26 Nosler M48 Patriot on its way next week.

 

[hunting1]

I would love to have one! Be a lot of fun and flat shooting.

I have read a few articles and look forward to your results. SPS had some good deals on ammo to get the brass.

Post pics!

 

[tstowater]

I'm having a real hard time not buying the same gun, or..... maybe..... the 28 Nosler. Looking forward to seeing how you get along with the gun. Thank you for being the test dummy.

 

[cowboy]

There is no free lunch - so if you're going to push it very hard just order an extra barrel right now.

 

[Josh Wright]

I wont push it too hard. It will be neat to shoot this one I believe.

 

[KMD]

PUSH IT HARD!
That round has "hotrod" scribbled all over it. Will you be reloading?

Would be curious too see real world #s from that rifle w/ factory ammo, and/or reloads.

Thanks & have fun!!!

signed,
another test dummy

 

[Josh Wright]

Yes, but not until after hunting season. I'm getting the nosler tglr accubond in 129 and 142. I may try the barnes that doubletap loads up, but that is pushing 3600.

 

[Josh Wright]

Found out its coming today!

 

[tstowater]

I'm with KMD. This caliber was designed to be a rocket. The only way to find out is to load it hard. Don't expect terribly long barrel life, but the real question becomes as to how many times are you going to need to shoot it once you have your load developed. Frankly, once its set, only need a few sighters a year and shots at animals. I get enough shooting with other rifles so my big game guns don't get very many shots down the tube. I have the load I really like and see no need to change at this point. Prairie dogs give me all the target shooting I need. Trigger time is trigger time once you are comfortable with a gun.

 

[tstowater]

Too bad Cooper isn't offering the 26 and 28 Noslers with their barrel replacement policy.

 

[Josh Wright]

I'm not worried about the barrel. If it burns out, I will by another one or another gun. I doubt I ever shoot 800 rounds in it. Going to be fun. Pics later.

 

[Josh Wright]

Pics

 

[6mm Remington]

Holy buckets that looks nice! Really horrible scope you put on there though. You better sell that one to me for nothing and get you a good one!!

 

[Josh Wright]

Holy buckets that looks nice! Really horrible scope you put on there though. You better sell that one to me for nothing and get you a good one!!

I took it off the 300 mag I sold. It has the rapid z800 on it. Based on ballistics the 8 hash is 936 yds.