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Seems like alot of rifle for an MSRP of $1695. Any of you going to order one? http://www.nosler.com/m48-patriot/
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meh ... I can't get warmed up to the B&C stock and 24" barrel ... and 1-10" on the .243. the "fast" twist 22-250 seems like a day late and a dollar short
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1-9 on the 280 Ackley........grin
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... I can't get warmed up to the B&C stock . . . Agreed. B&C needs to take a look at their stock design(s). Thinning the wrist wouldn't hurt any of them.
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Nope. Looking heavy at that outfitter though....
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Pac-Nor barrels they claim.
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Looks like a big price difference between the M48 Custom Rifle and this new Patriot Rifle. One thing I don't understand is the "Magnum Barrel Contour" on the 280 Ackley. The 270 and 30/06 have the standard barrel (Sporter) contour. It adds a half pound of weight.
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Pac-Nor barrels they claim. They are indeed Pac-nor
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Comparatively not a bad deal for getting into a sporter 6.5/284 either...
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I like it. They even offer a 1 in 9 twist 22-250 which is cool...
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i dunno. it looks nice but it's nothing special. it really doesn't do any one thing well. it's not super light. it's not a work of craftsmanship. it doesn't have good twists (other than 22-250). it's a howa action with a decent barrel, but then they stick it in a stock that's too fat and heavy.
i dunno. it's a nice rifle but for the money one could do a few other things that outpace it i think.
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Pac-Nor barrels they claim. The have used them in the past and will continue to use them. The word from Nosler is they also will be ordering from other companies since production is going up and Pac Nor might not be able to keep up. The other barrel suppliers are being kept quiet for some reason, Nosler does say all barrels will be held to the same match grade standard.
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I'd really like to see them get these right, but they just can't seem to do it.
1/9" on the .260 Rem, 6.5-284 and 26 Nosler. WTH? Mag contour on the .280AI? WTH? Why would you spec that to be identical to the 7mag?
Chop a couple inches of the barrel on the 7-08 and it would be decent. Figure out how to lighten it by a half pound and we'd be getting somewhere. Same with the '06.
They do have a 24" on the 300 Win, at least. That's a pretty decent setup.
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i dunno. it looks nice but it's nothing special. it really doesn't do any one thing well. it's not super light. it's not a work of craftsmanship. it doesn't have good twists (other than 22-250). it's a howa action with a decent barrel, but then they stick it in a stock that's too fat and heavy.
i dunno. it's a nice rifle but for the money one could do a few other things that outpace it i think. Agree on all accounts. I have a vanguard that I'm about same money into. Diff is I have the twist I chose(8") and a mcmillian stock. Mines a little heavier but I chose a #3 barrel and standardfill/swirly stock. Prolly a nice option for a fella that shoots factory ammo,shoots shorter type bullets(for the slower twist offerings) and/or not familiar with ordering his own parts.
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I don't know about the other rounds you mentioned but the 26 Nosler is a 26" 1 in 8 twist. I can't find the exact link at this moment but that came directly from them.
Here it is thanks to Nechako Outdoors.
Answers from Shawn Finley National Rifle Sales Director for Nosler Inc :
Nechako Outdoors asks - Rifle weight at SHOT show was said to be 6.5-7.5 lbs, now its stated at 7.65 lbs � is this correct? Answer: 7.65# is correct for 26 Nosler Patriot. Weight is estimated and can fluctuate somewhat depending on stock density.
Nechako Outdoors asks - twist rate was supposed to be 1:8 but its now listed on Nosler�s site 1:9 for all 264� diameter bore rifles Answer: Twist is 1:8�, website is currently incorrect. Working to fix this ASAP.
Nechako Outdoors asks - barrel length was to be 26� on 26Nosler Patriots, now its listed at 24� Answer: BBL Length is 26�, website is currently incorrect. Working to fix this ASAP.
Nechako Outdoors asks - length of internal box magazine on m48 Patriot 26 Nosler? Answer: Internal box length is 3.425�
Nechako Outdoors asks - throat length for 26 nosler (is it possible to seat a bullet close to lands and still fit in mag box? Answer: Awaiting specs, but you will probably hit the end of your magazine box before you hit the rifling.
Nechako Outdoors asks - Nosler is saying a few different barrel manufacturers are being used on the Patriots. A list of which ones is being asked Answer: We have added a few barrel makers to our vendor list to supplement our production needs, but are not disclosing OEM suppliers in accordance with our agreements with those suppliers. All of the barrels are held to the same tolerance for dimensions and performance.
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350 rem 700 action 400 McMillian 325 barrel 70 bottom metal 25-50 factory trigger 250 for trueing action and fitting barrel 150 ceracoating 100 glass bed
= 1695 and you are gonna have a way nicer gun the way you want.
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Since there still is a bunch of confusion over the parent case of the 26 Nosler, this came from the Nosler site. We will get the SAAMI drawing posted ASAP, but the cartridge is ultimately based on a 404 Jeffrey. DO NOT attempt to make 26 Nosler casings from 375 Ruger brass. The 375 Ruger is smaller in both base, and body--fire forming 375 Ruger will weaken the case wall, rending the casing unsafe. Hope that helps answer some of the questions! Again, SAAMI drawings to come in the next 24 hours or so. SF _________________ Shawn Finley National Rifle Sales Director Nosler Inc. 800-285-3701 ext 1028 shawnf nosler.com Excellence � Integrity � Service
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I'm looking at an Outfitter in 35 Whelen, I had the opportunity to handle one at the NRA Harrisburg show and it was quite nice!
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What's wrong with a 1 in 9, 24" 7-08?
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