As with any caliber, the lighter the bullet and lower the muzzle velocity, the easier the rifle is to handle and the closer you should get before taking your shot. Video of Elk Being Shot with .28 Noslerif(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'backfire_tv-box-4','ezslot_13',175,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-backfire_tv-box-4-0'); Nosler even advertises the .28 Nosler primarily as an elk cartridge. But I still dont consider them a top pick for elk just because, well, larger calibers provide a slight edge. IMR 7828, IMR 7977 and IMR 8133; Reloder 26 and Reloder 33; Hodgdons H1000 and H50BMG; all make good choices for the big case. After those stalwarts comes a blizzard of .30-calibers that claw their way up the power scale. With yellow bodies and bright rumps, in open country they can be seen at vast distances, making them a classic long-range target. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com) Synonymous with quality hunting ammunition, Nosler shakes things up in the .270 world introducing a new caliber - the 27 . Adequate, but be careful and watch the distance. However, strong-bodied hunters who will only shoot 20 shots in a practice session and a few shots for hunting will likely have no trouble at all. Mag. But .300 Win. However, since the 2007 advent of the 6.5 Creedmoor, theyve taken the target and hunting world by storm. The tougher the terrain, the lighter. If you need to balance reach and punch with minimal weight, Id look to the 7mm magnums pushing 150- to 175-grain bullets. Elk/Moose Sized Game - Activity - Ammunition - Products The 27 Nosler has a long leade for sleek, high BC, long ogive, ABLR and RDF style bullets. I did as instructed, leveling the crosshair of the Leupold VX-3HD on the onside shoulder, and breaking the trigger of the Nosler Model 21 rifle, sending a 150-grain Nosler AccuBond on its way to make meat. It's extremely flat shooting and drops an incredible amount of energy on target. Ever since Nosler announced that they were coming out with the Nosler 27, I have been thinking I would prefer a Nosler 28. No matter 27 or 28 caliber. Hit an elk with a 175-gr. Mag., 27 Nosler, .277 SIG Fury. Bulls are bigger than cows; and mature, fully grown bulls are huge. A traditional stock or adjustable? Those are better trajectory numbers than many .338 Win. Unless Sig Sauers new .277 SIG Fury is more your style. Joined Feb 19, 2010 Messages 3,240 Location GODS COUNTRY IDAHO. Zero both three inches high at 100 yards and at 400 yards they both drop 11.3 inches and deflect about 8.5 inches in that 10 mph breeze. Wonderful elk cartridge, so is the .325 WSM, but theyre not common. 30 Nosler cases are preferred if forming 27 Nosler cases because of the similar shoulder dimension. The included photo of the model/mock up of this case is close but not exact. With modern loads the .45-70 has 200-yard capability, and no issues about hitting an elk hard enough. Figure an 8-pound rifle spitting a 150-grain bullet slapping your shoulder with about 30- to 34 foot-pounds of energy at 16 fps. This review can help with that. The right .30/06 load should add 100 fps velocity and 100 ft-lb energy. Weighing in at 7.8 pounds before optics and with an MSRP of $1985, the Premier Highlander is an excellent elk hunting rifle. Jim. Elk drop buck drop hog drop goat drop mic drop 27 Nosler - 27 Nosler All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. I had a long and happy love affair with the 8mm Rem Mag. Is 28 Nosler too much for deer? So, bullet performance and caliber are the measures of killing power at expected shooting ranges. 7mm Remington Magnu n. 28 . may have inspired Winchester to bring out its marvelous .300 magnum the very next year. retains the title of best balanced elk caliber in it. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. of energy over the 270 Win and 600ft./lbs. Both new rounds exceed the ballistics of the old one, but do it in different ways. #Sunday Gunday: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon in 27 Nosler It will work but a little much. Heavier bullets. Such tools may be infinitely adjustable for precision fit and performance, but Ill walk the woods and get my game with a more classic looking hunting rifle. Blocker Outdoors Finisher gloves, headcovers and other accessories are available in Mossy Oak Bottomland and Mossy Oak Obsession NWTF camouflage patterns to match various turkey hunting terrain. The .277 Fury works with much higher chamber pressures to get high velocity. UPC #: 054041612371. 28 Nosler is a one and done for everything on NA. First, 7mm bullets tend to have better aerodynamics, so they will strut their stuff better at longer ranges. Get a closer look at the Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon in 27 Nosler, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.For more information, visit https://www.ame. .28 Nosler vs .300 PRC: Which is Better? - eatingthewild.com Because elk are so tough, the farther the shot, the harder you ought to hit them! Consequently, it is not surprising that the bullet did not pass through. But elk stopping performance typically comes with a price: recoil. For me, its quite tolerable for shooting up to 30 shots in a practice session and certainly a shot or two for hunting. The ELD-X is not a deep penetrating bullet, but instead is designed for reliable expansion even at longer distances and slower speeds. Here was the same basic belted magnum case, but the 7mm threw bullets as heavy as 175 grains. Im not suggesting that elk rifles should be four times more powerful than deer rifles, but elk are tough. More weight and a higher BC equals more energy to transfer to the target. Some shoot faster and hit harder than the .338 Win. I can wait to get it back. This meant the .338 Win. Like the.350 Legend as an elk cartridge. Lots of things still to be determined, but at least the .277-inch bullet size is getting some new life. I think the reason the .28 Nosler factory loads are so focused on long range expansion is that it is an extremely capable long range cartridge. In the article it states that the 28 Nosler carries 1500 ft lbs tot 747 yards. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Most hunters dont absolutely need such long, heavy bullets for effective performance at responsible game-taking distances, but beyond 300 yards they do flatten trajectories, minimize wind deflection, and maximize retained energy. Heres a look at 10 of the most flexible long-range hunting cartridges. Unless you want a new, longer range rig, then go for it! Even at the 500-yard mark, the 27 Nosler will deliver over 2,100 ft.-lbs. Any cartridge in a caliber big enough to hit an elk hard hits you hard, too. Call me crazy but the 117hh at 3700 would be hard to beat at 500yds. Despite the age and reputation of the 6.555 Swede cartridge across Europe, the 26-calibers have never been a go to for elk in North America. Id go the 27 Nosler, the 270 WSM is awesome. They shoot flatter, kick less, and with the great modern bullets we have, they do the job! Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Chambered in .28 Nosler, this 8 pound, 8 ounce setup kicks quite hard. A natural question now is if other gun makers will chamber for the 27 Nosler and .277 SIG Fury. Right. more than the 270 WSM at the muzzle. Calibers lighter and heavier than the 7mms through .338s can be considered excellent for elk. Trying to decide between the 27 Nosler and the 28 Nosler. If the .338s are the best caliber on the upper end for elk, the 7mms are the best at the lower end. So, the most likely candidate today is a modern .45-70 lever-action, either a Marlin or Henry in the popular guide gun configuration, short barrel with easy scope mounting. Not only does it pack a whopping 3,188 foot pounds of energy at 100 yards, it maintains a measurement of over 1,500 foot pounds out to 747 yards. It has a near perfect balance of length, width, power, and recoil. It hits harder than the .30/06 and even the old .300 H&H Magnum without as much recoil as the .338. Nosler has built quite a cartridge family, and it continues to grow. You would get about 3,250 fps with the 26 Nosler with 140 grain bullets. With the Jeffery-based case, youll want to look to powder choices on the slow end of the spectrum. All Rights Reserved. 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No discussion of a cartridges ability to take large game would be complete without discussing foot pounds of energy. can be laid at the feet of the shooter or the bullet used. 27 Nosler sets a new standard. I've also shot elk with my 338-06, 30-06AI, 30-06, 7mmRM, 284W, and in the last two years, three elk with a 243W. Question. Energy and velocity are more indicators of bullet performance ability, along with penetration at range. Today most ammo makers also offer 225-grain bullets in a variety of controlled expansion configurations that retain mass well enough to penetrate better than the original 250-grain cup/core styles while delivering equal, sometimes more muzzle energy thanks to higher muzzle velocity. The 225-grain load in an eight-pound rifle should generate about 40.8 ft-lb of recoil energy. Ideally, something like the .338 Lapua Magnum makes sense but, realistically, that is too much recoil. could be chambered in the standard Model 70 rifles of the day and eventually most other standard length bolt action rifles. The 10 Best Long-Range Hunting Cartridges | Field & Stream Zeroed 3.3 inches high at 100 yards, that projectile will drop just two inches at 300 yards, deflect just five inches in a 10 mph right angle wind, and cling to 2,866 ft-lb energy. Still a great cartridge, as is the .300 Weatherby.