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Nosler 48 Patriot #9124147 08/24/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Anybody tried one of these out yet? I remember a thread about it a few months ago, wondering how they perform, particularly the 7-08. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9124294 08/24/14 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia bobnob17 Campfire Regular bobnob17 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia They are discount retail at over 2 grand down here. For that sort of brass I would expect very high standards of assembly and finish. For the reason of pricing there are very few on the ground in these parts. Sorry that doesn't help you I know.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot bobnob17 #9124312 08/24/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas $1299 shipped here. Not a bad deal I don't think. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9124596 08/24/14 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,167 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,167 Northern California One must make them self happy. They look like a nice rifle. 7-08 are nice, great choice. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Hammerdown #9124602 08/24/14 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia bobnob17 Campfire Regular bobnob17 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia Yes they do appear in specs to be good'uns. That's why I know what the asking price is here. I can get into a Kimber for a few hundred less so might go that way.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot bobnob17 #9124608 08/24/14 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia 2K? Good Gawd!...............I have been tempted to try one but My guess is that they have that thick wristed B&C stock like the B&C on the Mod 70 EW that I detest, until I can actually handle one (which will probably be never in My neck of the woods) I will have to pass.....................Hb

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot VaHillbilly #9124854 08/25/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas I understand some don't like the stock ergos. I have B&C on a Tikka and like it fine, so I know what I'm getting into there. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9124920 08/25/14 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas S STS45 Campfire Regular STS45 Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas One of my hunting partners has has the Patriot in 30-06. He loves it. I've shot is several times and its is a very nice, well built rifle. He only shoots factory and I've seen groups hovering around one inch at 100 yds when I've shot it. I wouldn't pay $2000 for one, but for around $1300 I think they are a lot of rifle for the money. "Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9125146 08/25/14 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado Originally Posted by JGRaider I understand some don't like the stock ergos. I have B&C on a Tikka and like it fine, so I know what I'm getting into there. They won't out shoot a Tikka regardless, so what is the point?

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9125297 08/25/14 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy They shoot great!!!!!!!!! https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9125705 08/25/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Originally Posted by dogcatcher223 Originally Posted by JGRaider I understand some don't like the stock ergos. I have B&C on a Tikka and like it fine, so I know what I'm getting into there. They won't out shoot a Tikka regardless, so what is the point? That very well could be true, but it's a want thing, 'ya know? It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9125933 08/25/14 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia bobnob17 Campfire Regular bobnob17 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia Tikkas are nice, but there are a lot of compromises in their design. Depending on your use, those compromises might not matter. To some others they do.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9126328 08/25/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born Originally Posted by JGRaider Originally Posted by dogcatcher223 Originally Posted by JGRaider I understand some don't like the stock ergos. I have B&C on a Tikka and like it fine, so I know what I'm getting into there. They won't out shoot a Tikka regardless, so what is the point? That very well could be true, but it's a want thing, 'ya know? JG, the Patriot looks like a very nice rifle. I'm sure they are a shooting sombeesh and the Tikka statement by dogcatcher is downright ridiculous (not unusual for him). I have a CZ 550 American that can shoot circles around most Tikka's day in and day out. My model 70's keep right up with them as well. I'd say if you want it, go for it. It might just surprise you and then you can let us know just how good they are.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot bsa1917hunter #9126461 08/25/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Was hoping you'd chime in BSA. Probably gonna spring for one just 'cause I want one. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9126512 08/25/14 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia bobnob17 Campfire Regular bobnob17 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia Some say they are a much refined redesign of the Howa 1500. Some might disagree but I see that as a positive.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9126620 08/25/14 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia Originally Posted by dogcatcher223 Originally Posted by JGRaider I understand some don't like the stock ergos. I have B&C on a Tikka and like it fine, so I know what I'm getting into there. They won't out shoot a Tikka regardless, so what is the point? Maybe, maybe not but at least it wont REEK of cheapness....LOL.........I'd say if you can live with the stock it should be an excellent well made rifle................Hb

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9126638 08/25/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas JG, if you get one, knock the new off it, and find you don't like it, get in touch with me. I'm a sucker for pre-enjoyed rifles. I only have four 7-08s in house at the moment, and I have had great luck with the Nosler Custom Sporters. Best, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 08/25/14. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9126669 08/25/14 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico Originally Posted by JGRaider Was hoping you'd chime in BSA. Probably gonna spring for one just 'cause I want one. Excellent reason! Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot elkhunternm #9126826 08/25/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas I know I can count on you geedub....appreciate the help fellas! It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9126995 08/25/14 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado Very few guns can hang with sako barrels. Keep lying to yourselves.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9127334 08/25/14 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky Campfire Regular starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado And even fewer run 223s on long actions. Keep blowing smoke up your own ass.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot starsky #9127429 08/26/14 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia bobnob17 Campfire Regular bobnob17 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia The short cartridges on the long action is one of the compromises I spoke about above. So is the small and fiddly ejection/loading port. Not picking a fight; I agree on the quality of those Tikka barrels but the rest of the rifle is a series of compromises.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot bobnob17 #9127462 08/26/14 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho Does it really offer a whole lot over a Vanguard S2. A bit of weight and ?? I would own neither so I am agnostic here but curious on the real delta between the two for the delta $$$. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot starsky #9127873 08/26/14 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado Originally Posted by starsky And even fewer run 223s on long actions. Keep blowing smoke up your own ass. The OP mentioned 7-08. Try again.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9128000 08/26/14 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky Campfire Regular starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado 7-08 on a long action is just as retarded as a 223 on a long action.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot starsky #9128024 08/26/14 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado Swap bolt stops, use a long action mag, and you never have worry about running heavies. JG already has a Tikka 7-08 and he knows how well it shoots.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9128072 08/26/14 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky Campfire Regular starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado Why hinder yourself by running a 7-08 in a long action?

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9128108 08/26/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Lol why was a tikka ever mentioned? OP asked about a nosler. A long action 708 does sound cool...grin

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Kaleb #9128157 08/26/14 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado Because the OP has a Tikka and has raved about its accuracy in the past. Therefore, buying another 7-08 is a gamble. Starsky, lets go shooting sometime. I will bring a Tikka, you bring whatever...I'm setting my gong at 700 this weekend, should be fun.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot dogcatcher223 #9128688 08/26/14 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky Campfire Regular starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado I'd take ya up on that offer, but I'm out of state at school right now. Coming back this weekend, but have archery elk on the menu. Thanks though

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot starsky #9128704 08/26/14 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado C's get degrees.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot EdM #9128766 08/26/14 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia bobnob17 Campfire Regular bobnob17 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,705 NSW Australia Originally Posted by EdM Does it really offer a whole lot over a Vanguard S2. A bit of weight and ?? I would own neither so I am agnostic here but curious on the real delta between the two for the delta $$$. Well at $2k+ here for the Patriot vs $600 or less for the Vanguard / Howa I don't the difference is enough. But I don't doubt the Patriot is superior in every way except price. The Patriot looks the sort of rifle to inspire pride of ownership too.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot bobnob17 #9129735 08/26/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas Got an email from nosler today, the magazine length on the 7mm-08 is 2.875". Not much room to stretch out those long Bergers. Last edited by Sakohunter264; 08/26/14.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Fotis #9129743 08/26/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas I'm going with the 6.5x284.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Sakohunter264 #9130005 08/26/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Originally Posted by Sakohunter264 Got an email from nosler today, the magazine length on the 7mm-08 is 2.875". Not much room to stretch out those long Bergers. Same measurement I got from Nosler as well. I'm not really interested in Bergers though for this rifle. Probably going to stick with 140 AB's. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9141510 08/31/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas Has anybody tried one yet.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Sakohunter264 #9153416 09/04/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Looking forward to being the guinea pig........Patriot 48 in 7mm08, Leupy DD's, Burris Signature rings, VX3 3.5-10x40 CDS. [img:left][/img] [img:left][/img] Last edited by JGRaider; 09/04/14. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9153443 09/04/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born Nice rifle. I'll bet it is going to be a shooter.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot bsa1917hunter #9153654 09/04/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas Nice rifle. My 6.5x284 arrives tomorrow. How much do you estimate the rifle weighs?

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Sakohunter264 #9153655 09/04/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas Also interested in the throat, how does the rifle feed?

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Sakohunter264 #9153684 09/04/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 It's just a push feed action with a third rate safety and a plastic stock on a Howa action. Nothing to be proud of. MSRP $1695 <---

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9153763 09/04/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Sako, guessing right at 8lbs, maybe slightly less, but that is just a guess. It feeds the 140AB's @ 2.803 very well, action is very slick, it does have a great feel to it overall. I'll put the comparator to some dummy rounds tomorrow, as I like to seat bullets very near the lands, magbox allowing of course. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9153770 09/04/14 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky JGR: I dunno about their current run but their first couple runs weren't exactly home runs�.. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot ingwe #9153792 09/04/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas We'll know before too long Poobah. Hopefully this one will make me proud. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot ingwe #9153796 09/04/14 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,998 Katy, Texas Glad you are happy with the overall aesthetics. Look forward to see how they shoot. I'll post mine in the thread tomorrow.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Sakohunter264 #9153986 09/04/14 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia I'll bet she's a shooter Raider.............Good luck............Hb

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot VaHillbilly #9158511 09/07/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 9,611 Central Texas P powdr Campfire Outfitter powdr Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2005 Posts: 9,611 Central Texas A case full of powder in a 7mm-08 w/a 140gr Partition or Ballistic Tip will kill an awful lots of game...and I don't just mean hogs and deer. With a 160 AccuBond...look out! powdr

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot powdr #9158641 09/07/14 Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 503 Shelton, CT B BrandonGleason Campfire Regular BrandonGleason Campfire Regular B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 503 Shelton, CT Very nice looking set up. I'll be looking forward to a range report. Best of luck wih her! Brandon Gleason

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot BrandonGleason #9159699 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Got her on paper, then fiddled around with some charges, seating depths, etc. After fiddling around with it for the past few days, it's seemed to settle into this range of charges. The details: 140 accubond 2.800 COAL Nosler brass Big Game Fed 215M primers (experience in other 7-08's with Big Game showed that more often than not, mag primers with this ball powder seemed to tighten things up rather nicely.) [img:left][/img] Last edited by JGRaider; 09/07/14. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9159749 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born Looks like you might have a good shooter there. Did it feed and function good too? Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot bsa1917hunter #9159781 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas Everything functions very smoothly, except for the mullet on the trigger sometimes. Interesting that this particular rifle likes more jump than what I'm used to. Last edited by JGRaider; 09/07/14. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot geedubya #9160340 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,903 Mckenzie River, OR C chas05 Campfire Regular chas05 Campfire Regular C Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,903 Mckenzie River, OR I used a Nosler rifle in 325 wsm, I believe, one evening last May outside Uvalde. No flies on that thang whatsoever... Charlie

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160391 09/07/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,621 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,621 Don . . . It's ok to have your preferences, and we have all seen you post them many times. But your opinion of another guy's new rifle is irrelevant, so keep it to yourself. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot WhelenAway #9160429 09/07/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 It's just a push feed action with a third rate safety and a plastic stock on a Howa action. Nothing to be proud of. MSRP $1695 <--- laugh All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160434 09/07/14 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot ingwe #9160443 09/07/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160451 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country Did you know you are the laughing stock of the forum? - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot GregW #9160458 09/07/14 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Don, as a child before his haircut: "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot ingwe #9160491 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160496 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,923 Flyover Country Teal Campfire 'Bwana Teal Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,923 Flyover Country Originally Posted by Savage_99 Those don't appear to be the same bolts. The ring around the pin is different in each and if you look at the left pic - at the 3 o'lock there seems to be a dent in the bolt edge that isn't there in the right picture. (would be at 6 o'clock in that one) Ejectors are colored differently as well. Me

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9160500 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico Congrats on the rifle JGRaider. Looks to be winner! Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Teal #9160521 09/07/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 They are not the same bolts! I was showing the Nosler Poooosh feed bolt that is not CRF. Someone called it a Howa in XXXX. All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160522 09/07/14 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker Campfire Outfitter bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska Originally Posted by Savage_99 How is it possible to be so [bleep] stupid!?

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160539 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,923 Flyover Country Teal Campfire 'Bwana Teal Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,923 Flyover Country Originally Posted by Savage_99 They are not the same bolts! I was showing the Nosler Poooosh feed bolt that is not CRF. Someone called it a Howa in XXXX. You have them presented as a bolt with an issue on the left and then that same bolt coming back with the issue still present on the right. You're ruining this fine forum with innuendo of mis-repair. Please stop. Me

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Teal #9160572 09/07/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 I used the picture of the Pooosh feed Nosler bolt to show that it lacks Control Round Feed. CRF is a desirable feature on upscale hunting rifles. On top of all that it's Howa action! LOL All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160580 09/07/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Here is the site that tells the story of the Nosler bolt face. http://forum.nosler.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=19904 All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160584 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,923 Flyover Country Teal Campfire 'Bwana Teal Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,923 Flyover Country Originally Posted by Savage_99 I used the picture of the Pooosh feed Nosler bolt to show that it lacks Control Round Feed. CRF is a desirable feature on upscale hunting rifles. On top of all that it's Howa action! LOL You've made no such assertion in the post. Please stop. You're ruining a fine forum for people to discuss firearms and hunting like gentlemen. You simply posted a picture with no explanation, leaving others to assume you meant the rifle in question. It's unbecoming of civilized sportsmen to insinuate such a thing. Me

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Teal #9160641 09/07/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas J JGRaider OP Campfire Ranger OP JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,235 W. Texas From what I discovered, maybe by our own Mule Deer, it is not a Howa action, but it is a Nosler proprietary action designed by the same guy that designed the Howa actions. A close similarity, but not exactly a Howa action copy. Maybe MD will chime in a correct me if/where I'm wrong. I'm really not too worried about it anyway though. Looks like it's gonna shoot. Savage, in case you missed it, your link is from a thread over 2 yrs old. Last edited by JGRaider; 09/07/14. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot JGRaider #9160680 09/07/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,621 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,621 Howa actions have features I prefer to the Rem. 700, and although haven't owned one, I am always looking for the right one. Howa action or not, I'd be very happy with that rifle! I have been looking at them too. It looks like a lot of rifle for the money. It is a fine looking rifle, and looks like it is going to perform well for you. Congrats! FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot WhelenAway #9160816 09/07/14 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia Hell, what's wrong with a Howa action? I thought they were fine rifles, I know the few Howa rifle's I've been around functioned perfectly and accuracy was fine........................Hb

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot VaHillbilly #9160824 09/07/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 The rifle lacks CRF and a three position safety that controls the firing pin. Not up to minimum standards. All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160831 09/07/14 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 338 Wet side of Washington State R Rodell Campfire Member Rodell Campfire Member R Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 338 Wet side of Washington State Originally Posted by Savage_99 The rifle lacks CRF and a three position safety that controls the firing pin. Not up to minimum standards. Just like the AR's - and they hunt very dangerous game. "Think about how stupid the average person is, and then think that half of the people are stupider than that" - George Carlin

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9160841 09/07/14 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia I'm not really a Model 70 fanboy, I've owned several but most were too heavy for My taste and CRF and three position safety's aren't very high on My priority list when I'm picking out a new rifle......................Hb

Re: Nosler 48 Patriot Savage_99 #9161513 09/08/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas Originally Posted by Savage_99 The rifle lacks CRF and a three position safety that controls the firing pin. Not up to minimum standards. Amazing how one will spend so much time and energy pizzing on another guys stuff. Get all ya' can, can all ya' get. Sit on the lid and pizz on the rest. Best, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.