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WHAT THE BIG DEAL ON THIS ? WHO IS GOING TO USE IT ON THE WOODS WHERE MOST HUNT CAN'T UNDERSTAND THIS. THE 30-06 OR 300 MAG OR 270 30-30 CANT DO ALONG WITH OTHER CALIBRE

I think the 26 Nosler is for people who like buying replacement barrels.

There is a good portion of this country that is not the "woods".

COULD BE BUT WHAT THE BIG FUSS

Freedom of Choice?

If ya don't like it, don't buy it. (I didn't)

I remember hearing a joke that sums this up well.

If you were a deck hand on the Titanic and the ice berg was hit on your watch. You are charged with getting the maximum number of people into the life boats in the shortest time period.

How do you do it best?

You announce that getting in the life boats is a mark of Cultural superiority to the French passengers.

To the English you let them know is shows how disciplined and cool headed they are as an example to the world.

To the Germans you say it is required by Law.

To the Americans you announce it's "new and improved".

here is what it will do for you. it will give you 400 yard laser trajectory. no need for turret bs. and has plenty of punch to whack a muley buck at that range. what the wussy 6.5 wimpmoore cannot. at 400 yards the 140 is going very slightly slower than the 6.5 wimpmoore at the muzzle. 6.5 wimpmoore is for target enthusiasts, and wimps who cant handle recoil or muzzle blast, and efficiency nerds. 26 is for hunters and guys that prefer fast cars ect. and other performance items. so if I only get 700 rounds out of my 26, my grandson may have to rebarrel 50 years from now

So based on that example, you shoot about 14 rounds a year. Does that sound about right?

yep!

Thank you, I have no further questions.

Just green lighted the smith for a M700 based 26 Nosler on a M700.My typical HTG set up with the S&B.
Im thinking a 120 TTSX and a pant load of ramshot magnum.
Should be fun..

dave

WHY ARE YOU YELLING?

..............My sentiments too....Every time a new and more improved (in terms of velocity) cartridge is unveiled, there are always going to be those who say what the OP stated plus alot more.

Example.... Same things were said after the 375 Ruger came onto the seen. "Why the hell do we need the 375 Ruger when we have the H&H?" plus more. The usual closed minded thinking. Never mind that MVs from a 375 Ruger from a 20" barrel can and does equal the MVs from a 375 H&H with 24 and 25" barrels. Same performance but from a shorter handier rifle. In this case, gotta look at the rifle platform and not just at the cartridge itself.

For those including me who fire on average 100 rounds per year from each of their rifles, then owning cartridges which shorten barrel life is really a very moot point.

I'm still debating between the 26 and 28 Nosler. I will get one or the other. Both are outstanding long range open country rounds, which of course, didn't fit into the OPs hunting style. Then for you, don't buy a 26 Nosler.

Choices, choices, choices.

I don't have one. Yet.
Glad it's there. LIke to have one to replace my coyote rifles (270's). But the 270's do ok.

interesting that Nosler ammo (26, 28, 30 Nosler) is loaded with custom competitions, accubonds, Accubond LR, and e-tips... no partitions... they really want the high BCs in their factory loads for these behemoths... the 26 Nosler loads are only about 14" down at 400 with a 200 yard zero... that is pretty dang flat.... I'd be real curious to know what kind of accuracy folks are getting with the factory ammo

I have both a Nosler 26 in a Nosler model 48 and a Fierce Edge in a Nosler 28. With the Nosler 26, you have a 400 yard rifle that has a ton of energy without losing the sight picture due to recoil or requiring a muzzle break. Only thing that is negative about the 26 Nosler is that it can really destroy meat if you don't use it carefully.

The good guys to know their stuff are making their way to it. It has some level of forgiveness.

I like the 26 Nosler a lot, and for several reasons:

1) It's accurate.
2) Unlike the .264 Winchester, you don't have to lean on it to get high velocities.
3) Recoil isn't nearly as much as with larger-caliber magnums.
4) With today's 6.5 bullets it not only shoots flat and drifts minimally in the wind, but is plenty for any kind of big game here in Montana.

I've also found the barrel burn-out rumors are highly exaggerated, which is easy to understand since they're mostly heard from people who've never even fired one. Anybody who doesn't use a 26 for prairie dog shooting should get 1000-1200 rounds of accuracy, and perhaps more.

OH, AND I FORGOT: WHY SHOULD YOU CARE SO MUCH? NOBODY'S GOING TO MAKE YOU BUY ONE.

It's just a small room guys. 😉

I have a 26 Nosler in a Browning XBolt Western Hunter. Where I Hunt in Alabama a short shot across a hayfield or down a greenfield cut can be 400yds or more. I also hunt Wyoming and Montana where shots can be 200 yds or more. I'm 72 yo so mild recoil and great accuracy agree with me. 40 rounds per year will certainly last my lifetime.