This is why I chose it over the 28 Nosler. Specifically, the 28 Nosler loads use 155gr Terminal Ascent (.586 BC), 160gr Partition (.475 BC) and 175gr AccuBond Long Range (.648 BC) bullets. Based on a slightly modified 404 Jeffery case necked down to shoot .264 bullets, the 26 Nosler was definitely in the running for the title of the worlds most powerful 6.5mm commercial cartridge.. Source: https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/. 150gr, 155gr, 160gr, 162gr, and 175gr bullets are the most common for that cartridge. The recoil produced by this particular load is getting up there and is certainly stout, but its also not so excessive that its impossible to shoot. For instance, the 28 Nosler most often uses bullets in the 150-185gr range in factory loads. but 28 Nosler bullets acquire a 252,000 RPM twist rate. More than 1,900 ft-lbs of energy at 700 yards. Maximum pressure and data to compare cartridge sizes for the 28 Nosler and 300 Win Mag were obtained from SAAMI (p28, p30, p87, and p105). There is quite an ethical question of taking a shot at a game animal at longer ranges, as small miscalculations can result in wounding the poor beast and prolonging its suffering. Additionally, there are a couple of other factors that are also worth discussing. Trajectory means the flight path of the bullets. Reply 02-24-2016, 09:27 AM # 4 gunnermhr Fork Horn I obtained the data used to compare the trajectory of the cartridges from Hornady (here), Federal (here and here), and Nosler (here, here, here, and here). But it has been tested that H1000 helps you get the most out of your cartridges. So what are you even waiting for? But the wind is blowing at 10mph speed from the left to right. Built using a modified .338 Winchester Magnum case necked down to use a .30 caliber bullet, the .300 Winchester Magnum basically duplicatedthe performance of the other fast .30 caliber cartridges of the day like the .308 Norma and .300 H&H Magnum. So, choose the one that you feel most comfortable with and it will probably serve you well afield. Next, while the 155gr Terminal Ascent load does have the flattest trajectory, 1 of difference in bullet drop at 800 yards between that load and the 175gr AccuBond Long Range is absolutely miniscule. The same goes with finding 300 Win Mag rifles that are less expensive. Typical, test barrel lengths measure around 24-26. If were being honest with ourselves here, the 300 Win Mag is by far the more popular elk hunting cartridge and has taken way more elk than the 28 Nosler over the years, primarily due to the fact that its been around so much longer. However, as of late 2022, were still not living in normal times. No matter which cartridge you choose, make sure you stock up on ammunition here at Ammo.com and Ill see you on the range! The differences between the cartridges in terms of wind deflection are even more pronounced at longer range. When it comes to velocity, 175gr 28 Nosler has a comparatively higher muzzle velocity than that of 180gr 300 Win Mag. Weight: 7.5lbs. . 28 Nosler SEE IT Specs: Bullet Weight: 175 grs. Here are the trajectory figures, based on a . At the same time, Hornady makes a 28 Nosler loading in their Precision Hunter line with a 162gr ELD-X (.631 BC) which is more aerodynamic than both 300 Win Mag loads in that same line with a 178gr ELD-X (.552 BC) and a 200gr ELD-X (.597 BC). Additionally, dont forget about the importance of impact velocity. Furthermore, allowing the barrel to cool between strings of fire will also help extend your barrel life. However, if youre one of those people who like to start with the end result then you can directly move to our What We Think section. Furthermore, handloads can be tailored to your rifle to meet your specific shooting needs. The 33 Nosler is capable of propelling a 225gr AccuBond at 3025 fps and the brand new 265gr AccuBond Long Range at 2775 fps. On the other hand, 300 Win Mag runs at supersonic for 2.7 seconds. You can check out these top-notch pouches for keeping your ammo. The 27 Nosler case has 42% more case capacity than the 270 Winchester, 25% more than the 270 WSM and 12.5% more than the 270 Weatherby. With the best magnum performance in a standard action, the 30 Nosler was introduced as a more evolved cartridge option. We can see the 28 Nosler vs 300 Win Mag ballistic report in the chart above. Thread starter nexusfire; Start date Dec 23 . On the other hand, the 28 Nosler recoil rate is almost 30 ft-lbs, which is 16% greater than that of 300 Win Mag. This is not unusual though. Keep this in mind if your hunting rifle has a shorter barrel, as you might not be able to achieve the advertised muzzle velocities. The 28 Nosler offers big game hunters a new cartridge with improved downrange ballistics and a flat trajectory at the cost of relatively short barrel life. Of all those, the 28 Nosler is by far the most popular as I write this article. If youd like to learn more about some of the various hunting rifle choices for the 300 Winchester Magnum cartridge, read this article: Do you primarily hunt medium sized game like whitetail deer, feral hogs, or black bear at ranges within 200 yards? Barrel Length: 24. 300 Win Mag also supports more variety of bullets than 28 Nosler. The .28 Nosler. The main difference between the 300 Winchester Magnum and the 28 Nosler is the bullet size each rifle cartridge fires. 300 Win Mag recoil rate is almost 25.9 ft-lbs. Sectional density (SD) is a way to evaluate the penetration ability of a bullet based on its external dimensions, design, and weight. This compares favorably to 150 grain and 180 grain .308 bullets which have sectional densities of .226 and .271 respectively. Those are some impressive numbers. The Big Game Hunting Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.au, and other Amazon stores worldwide. The chart below compares how much a 10 mile per hour crosswind impacts those same 300 Win Mag and 28 Nosler loads out to 500 yards. This includes all the factors like gravity, the weight of the bullet, atmospheric pressure, etc. The big ammunition manufacturers likeBarnes, Berger, Browning,Federal Premium, Hornady, HSM, Nosler,Remington, Sierra, Sig Sauer, Swift, andWinchester produce an incredible variety of .300 Winchester Magnum factory ammunition. A favorite of big game hunters, the 300 Win Mag is also favored by long range precision rifle shooters who regularly take the cartridge to 1,000 yards and beyond. The higher muzzle velocities of the 28 Nosler rounds aided them in having a flatter trajectory. Which is 175 grain for 28 Nosler and 180 grain for 300 Win Mag. When comparing all four factory loads, both 28 Nosler rounds were slightly faster at all ranges. For this reason, while theyre both among the best cartridges for hunting many species of game these days, its really easy to get confused when trying to understand the actual strengths and weaknesses of that cartridge compared to more established centerfire rifle cartridges like the 300 Winchester Magnum. This chart also shows the speed drop rate with the increment of distance covered. The 300 Win Mag uses the same 308 bullet size as the .308 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 300 WSM, .300 Ultra Mag, and .300 PRC. The 300 Win Mag and 28 Nosler are two centerfire rifle cartridges that are more alike than they are different. So its literally impossible to explain the cartridge ballistics for each point of the atmosphere. The result is an offering from Nosler that redefines performance as radically now as the 270 Winchester did upon its introduction in 1925. On the other hand, the 28 Nosler extends hunters effective range as the 175 gr Accubond LR factory load can maintain the suggested 1,500 ft-lbs of energy out to 800 yards. For medium sized game like whitetail and antelope, both cartridges can easily take down these critters at ranges of 800 yards or more. Of course, Nosler also offers the 28 Nosler in their M48 rifle and their new M21 rifles (which are both also available in 300 Win Mag). During normal times, its usually not too hard to find ammo for both cartridges (but especially the 300 Win Mag). Budget friendly options are also available for 300 WM with rifles like the Remington 700 ADL or SPS, the Savage 110 Hunter, and CZ 600 Alpha all being available for under $1,000 at current market prices. Topped with a 3-10X 40 mm Nightforce SHV riflescope, a Nosler Model 48 Patriot rifle chambered in .28 Nosler is capable of taking most of the world's big gamewith real long . The end result is that the 28 Nosler has about 6.6% more free recoil energy than the 300 Win Mag. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Having a shorter and lighter rifle is more important on some hunts than on others. This means that, in general, the 28 Nosler will simply wear out barrels faster than the 300 Win Mag. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue to create free content thats useful to hunters like yourself. As an example, 150 grain and 175 grain .284 bulletshave sectional densities of .266 and .310 respectively. Do not make the mistake of thinking that the 300 Win Mag has an arching trajectory, as the 300 WM has a flatter trajectory than the 6.5 Creedmoor. As both the 300 Win Mag and 28 Nosler can shoot longer ranges, one data point for 800 yards was included in the ballistics table. Almost any gun or sporting goods store will have a wide variety of .300 Winchester Magnum ammo in stock. Savage, Bergara, Browning and Christensen are the primary manufacturers of factory rifles for the 28 Nosler, all of which will cost you over $1,000 or more. Ammo availability is also usually decent online and the bigger retailers typically have a good selection of quality factory ammo for both cartridges as well (but the 300 Win Mag will likely still be easier to find and less expensive, even online). This means, 300-500 yards is the safest hitting distance for both 28 Nosler and 300 Win Mag. Dec 23, 2018 #4 ; 300 win or consider 7mm mag . The 28 Nosler will also have a shorter barrel life which may or may not be an issue. A good example here is the .284 175 grain Nosler AccuBond Long Range. The rifle situation with the 300 Winchester Magnum and 28 Nosler is similar to the ammunition situation. Although 28 Nosler ballistics are superior to those of the 300 Win Mag, most shooters will opt for the tried-and-true 300 primarily due to ammo availability. While the two cartridges are often available in rifles of the same size and length, other rifles chambered in 28 Nosler may be slightly longer, heavier, and more unwieldy than rifles chambered in 300 Win Mag. The design of the 7mm allows them to be incredibly sleek, streamlined, and aerodynamic which helps fight wind drift for longer range shots. 25-06AI). The rounds selected for the free recoil comparison are the 175 gr Accubond Long Range traveling at 3,125 fps for 28 Nosler and the Hornady 180 gr CX polymer tipped bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2,960 fps for 300 Win Mag. The 28 Nosler is the clear winner for a hunter looking for a really good cartridge for use on bigger game, especially at extended range. If youd like to learn more about how the 28 Nosler compares to the 7mm Rem Mag in more detail, read the article below: 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nolser vs 6.8 Western Review & Comparison. Admittedly, thats a pretty light for caliber bullet weight for the 28 Nosler though. The 300 Win Mag utilizes a belted case while the 28 Nosler is beltless. The name 26 Nosler reflects both the name of the company as well as the first two digits of the cartridge bullet diameter (.264 in the case of the 26 Nosler cartridge).