.26 Nosler
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hometownhero
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Sounds pretty exciting.
I guess I can look forward to some new and interesting 6.5mm bullets being produced by Nosler.
They already have it. In fact I think they designed their "new" cartridge as a platform for this bullet.
As the owner of a 6.5x55 rifle, I guess I can look forward to some new and interesting 6.5mm bullets being produced by Nosler.
I think their LR Accubond may well fit into that category as well. Seems they already had the bullets.....just not the cartridge. Interesting to see the influence that television has on the marketplace. The 6.5 lived in relative obscurity until recently. Now everyone needs one....interesting.
My 40 degree 6.5-08 should drive that bullet nicely... I'm underwhelmed by the new cartridge and won't run out to get one... BUT, if I was in the market for a NEW 6.5, I'd be giving this one due consideration... Probably wait a couple years to see how well it performs against the current benchmark 6's, 6.5's and 7's...
Boo & Sheephunter:
Yes guys, I have been paying attention and I have been visiting Nosler's site. But I want a 6.5 bullet with sectional density of 0.5 and a BC of 1.0 and I want it in 125 to 140 gr.
and I want it NOW!!!
Yes guys, I have been paying attention and I have been visiting Nosler's site. But I want a 6.5 bullet with sectional density of 0.5 and a BC of 1.0 and I want it in 125 to 140 gr.and I want it NOW!!!
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You see guys posting about their rifles that have zero drop ...perhaps the prototypes are out there already!
They already have it. In fact I think they designed their "new" cartridge as a platform for this bullet.
If this is the case, then I have to wonder if this bullet will even expand at 6.5x55 velocities.
hometownhero
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Why not?
This is form nosher site.
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE VELOCITY:
Minimum: 1300 fps ( 396 mps)
Maximum: Unlimited
I built a few 6.5 - 300 Weatherby's back in the late 60's, early 70's. They really performed with a 28 inch barrel... I did a few 264 rechamberings as well. I imagine Nosler's 'new' cartridge will do the same... 40 years later...
The key to these much over bore cartridges is get a long barrel... if you are staying with a 26 inch you may as well stay with a .264 Win Mag. It works great too.
The key to these much over bore cartridges is get a long barrel... if you are staying with a 26 inch you may as well stay with a .264 Win Mag. It works great too.
