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JUST WHAT IS THE POINT? NOW WHAT GOOD IS IT EXCEPT FOR LONG RANDE SHOOTING 1000 YARDS OR MORE AND THAT IS JUNK TO ME AS A PLANE HUNTER WITH NO TRAINING IN LONG RANGE.

These are always good.

If you are going to hunt planes, something in the .50 cal plus range would make more sense than the Nosler.

Agreed.

Damn, you beat me to it!

I have one, had it built just cause I wanted one. I didn't need it. It won't kill any better at the distances I hunt. It doesn't seem to have any more recoil than the 264 Win mags I own. It won't do anymore than the 7mm ultra mag I have will do. It's something new. People buy new things that wouldn't spend their money otherwise. I think it will be more popular than the 6.5x300 Weatherby, but what the hell do I know?

Why does it seem that if a poster's name has savage in it somewhere, there is better than a 50% chance of (*&) like this?

So that must be no training at all, not just referring to long range?

JUST ASK WHAT GOOD IS IT OVER THE REST . I SHOOT OUT TO 300 TO 400 YARDS NOW WHAT THE HELL DOES MY HANDLE HAVE TO DO WITH IT .TO SHOOT 1000 YARDS U HAVE TO KNOW WIND AND LOTS MORE TRAINING I WILL SAY

The 26 is a very good LR round, the velocity is a real asset fighting cross winds, bullet gets there quicker than conventional.

It's an effective round, well engineered and thought out.

JB bought the one he tested, sold his .264 WM.

The 26 thrives on ultra slow powder like US869 and WC872.

It's not for everyone, but is very nice to those who appreciate such. I like mine, my hunting buddy likes his.

DF

Here is mine. Rock Creek barrel. It was a Sendero 7 mag. I load 869 and 140 Ballistic tips

Mine was a 7RM, too.

26" Shilen #2.

DF

Dirtfarmer nice looking rifle and thanks for the answer I was just wondering what the big fuss was on this gun now I know thanks and good hunting u all

Nice looking rifle.

Thanks,

I found this 700 BDL at my gunsmith's shop. It was an ins. gun, smoke damaged in a house fire. The barrel was toast, the trigger couldn't be adjusted. The wood was as you see, no damage. If the wood shows no charring, and this stock wasn't damaged at all, the metal is OK. Paid $400.

I got a Timney 510 trigger, had my smith fit a Shilen barrel. I glassed it.

It's a half MOA shooter at 400 yds. with 120 gr. TTSX over case full of US869 and at around 3,450 fps. For some reason, it likes those and 120 E-Tips, both with identical performance at the range on on game. Can't tell them apart.

My buddy prefers 140 NPT's, so I loaded those for him. It's almost as accurate with slightly less US869 at around 3,200 fps.

DF

Hanco, great looking rifle. Looks perfect for reaching long.

Same to you DF... great rifles fellas.

Hanco,

I wonder about the NBT, would think it would blow up on critters at mega speed.

Have you killed anything with it?

DF

Mohick?

The 140 BTs at 3200 from my 264 were pretty tough in water jugs. Usually going 5 jugs. The core would come out but still about the same overall performance as the AB version.

Haven't had a deer hold one yet.

If it's of no use to you and you don't understand the round, might I suggest you discuss other topics that are relevant to you like terrestrial targets?

I have killed two deer and 4 pigs. DRT. Accubonds would probably be better. I have a couple boxes of Barnes TTSX. Gonna try them soon.