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After learning about the 28 Nosler cartridge and discovering Alamo Precision Rifles of Hurst, Texas, I finally broke down and had a rifle built that I had planned on and dreamed of for many years. I pretty much knew what I wanted for a long time, I was just waiting on the perfect cartridge and builder and I found both at about the same time a while back. The goal was to built the lightest, most accurate long range rifle possible, based on the 28 Nosler. I presented my idea to Robert of APR and here's what we came up with. 26" PROOF Research Light Sendero 1-8 Twist Threaded 5/8x24 w/ Titanium Muzzle Brake Pierce Titanium Action w/ Titanium Bolt Titanium Recoil Lug Jewell Trigger APR BDL Bottom Metal Manners EH3 Midnight Camo stock https://imgur.com/deOBfv8https://imgur.com/EFPh73whttps://imgur.com/pViikQqThe naked rifle weight = 5lbs 15.9oz https://imgur.com/dNxE5BaAfter much consideration, I topped the rifle off with a Leupold VX 6 3-18x44mm CDS T-MOA reticle in Hawkins Precision Long Range Hybrid rings Here's the very first 3 rounds of hand load development. Talk about rewarding... https://imgur.com/6RxuSskThat is 3 shots on the paper. The guys at APR did me a heckuva good job, and they're great people to deal with. https://imgur.com/FHyt87T
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That's a bad a$$ rig. How long did it take them to build it?
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Very nice! Congrats on a great build!
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Outstanding. And good shooting!
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Very cool! Those Pierce Ti actions with the Ti bolt are crazy lightweight.
How is it throated? What bullet are you using? Did you use a Wyatt box and is the APR bottom metal aluminum?
Who made the Ti Brake?
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Thanks for the positive comments fellas. I'm really in love with this rifle. It's everything I ever wanted in a ultralight long range package.
It took quite a while to complete, but that was due to the availability of the components, mainly the stock and action/bolt. If I were to repeat the build I would likely be able to cut the time down by choosing differently in a couple of areas, but since I already had a nice custom sporter weight 28 Nosler long ranger, I was very patient about it all. I spent a lot of time researching and deciding on the scope and mounts... it seems that the technology for a lightweight yet ultralight long range scope to do a rifle like this justice without making it top heavy is lagging.
It's throated for the 195 gr Berger EOL Elite Hunter. It's what I shoot in my other 28 and is doing well with this one too. I believe the box is a Wyatt and the APR bottom metal is aluminum. The muzzle brake is a Harrells Gill.
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Love the specs - what a sweet rig!
Curious, what pushed you to land on the 28N vs. a fast 6.5 or 7RM etc?
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Curious, what pushed you to land on the 28N vs. a fast 6.5 or 7RM etc? 28 Nosler is a great choice! Just curious, too, if you considered the 26 Nosler?
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A lightweight scope appropriate for a rifle like this is a challenge.
The illuminated March 3-24x42mm comes in at 22.5 oz. I went with the 28oz Tangent Theta TT315M. My rifle is heavier than your ultralight weight. I still wonder if I might try the Kahles K525i at 34oz. Maybe.
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Side flush cups....fantastic decision.
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Looks like you found Mecca. Nice rifle.
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Yep, after a lot of consideration I felt that the Leupold VX6 offered a lot of performance in a 19 oz package.
I have a lot of mostly Remington based factory and semi custom rifles of various chamberings, but I am a huge fan of the 7mm bullet. To me it simply offers the most attractive characteristics for aerodynamics in a big game rifle. I have hunted and taken a lot of animals with over a dozen different cartridges but the 7mm Rem Mag has been my overall favorite go to for many years. It’s certainly long range capable but I see the 28 Nosler as it’s tougher big brother. The 26’s are sexy little fellers but I like a little more thump than they offer, and the 26 Nosler has a reputation for being very finicky anyway, whereas the 28 is the opposite.
Everything about this right feels right. I wouldn’t change a thing.
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Nice all the way around. What kind of speed are you getting with Retumbo?
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78.5 grains produces 2950 but that’s showing some increase as barrel break in occurs. 80.5 grains is giving me 3025 in my other 28 Nosler with excellent accuracy.
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Jeffpg.........................Damn nice rig! How much $$$$$$ was the build???
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Thanks again for the positive comments guys.
To duplicate my build would put you in the ballpark of about $4500.00.
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Sweet rig, good luck with it. I hear great things about APR!
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Nice build !!!...…. and when they shoot like that, what more can you ask for
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I have it all set up to hunt now and will take it to New Mexico for elk in October.
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