Weatherbys .300 magnum had been dazzling magnum fans since the mid 1940s, but it was a full-length magnum caliber available only in expensive custom or Weatherby Rifles. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Mag., and you understand why its not just the most popular .300 magnum of all time, but one of the best all-round elk calibers of all time. Okay, but minimal. Mag. The old .30-06 remains an awesome elk cartridge. The new Sig round is wildly different than any other .270 cartridge because its been chronographed spitting 140-grain .277 bullets 3,000 fps. Short in the Elvis era meant standard or 30/06 length: 3.340-inches overall cartridge length, down from the 3.6-inches of the parent cartridge. For the fourth consecutive time in as many days, the 27 Nosler had done exactly what I had asked of it. Here was the same basic belted magnum case, but the 7mm threw bullets as heavy as 175 grains. The 27 Nosler can . My picks for the best elk hunting calibers are what I consider the best, not the most popular. Finally, the puny 6.8 SPC from Remington appeared about 2004. I wanted it to be my hunt the world gun that I could use for hunting everything from wild hog and deer up to elk, wildebeest, waterbuck, and other large-bodied game. The 27 Nosler shares the same caliber as the storied .270 Winchester and other .27 caliber rifles. And then what will barrel life be like? Your email address will not be published. Both have way better bullet selection in better grain weights compared to the 270. Say the bullets are more than 180 grains in 300 Win Mag. Traditional .270s are limited by 1:10 rifling twist to 150-grain bullets. The ELD-X is not a deep penetrating bullet, but instead is designed for reliable expansion even at longer distances and slower speeds. The elk offers a huge vital zone. Consequently, it is not surprising that the bullet did not pass through. at 3,000 fps. We've got you covered. .257 Roberts 7mm Weatherby Magnum.300 PRC .350 Rigby Magnum .450 Nitro Express .17 Hornet 7mm STW 6.8 Western .375 Ruger .223 Remington6.5x55 Swedish .416 Remington Magnum .300 Winchester Short Magnum 28 Nosler 6.5 PRC .22 WMR .458 Winchester Magnum .204 Ruger .22 Hornet .280 Ackley Improved .240 Weatherby Magnum .458 Lott.264 Winchester Magnum.348 Winchester.33 Nosler.260 Remington.30-30 Winchester.416 Rigby.358 Norma Magnum.22 LR7mm-08 Remington8mm Remington Magnum.338 Federal.224 Valkyrie.338-06 A-Square9.3x62mm Mauser.257 Weatherby Magnum.45-70 Government.300 H&H Magnum.25-06 Remington.30-06 Springfield6.5 Creedmoor.300 Remington Ultra Magnum7mm Remington Magnum.470 Nitro Express.280 Remington.300 Winchester Magnum.270 Winchester.222 Remington.45 ACP.404 Jeffery.44 Remington Magnum.41 Remington Magnum.243 Winchester.338 Winchester Magnum.357 S&W Magnum6.5-284 Norma8x57 Mauser.38 Smith & Wesson Special7x57mm Mauser9mm Luger.35 Whelen.454 Casull.375 H&H Magnum.45 Colt.22-250 Remington10mm Auto.308 Winchester. Whats different about the .277 Sig Fury is it gets that 3,000 fps from a 16-inch barrel. Elk dont like any of this. This will be for shooting mono-metal bullets mostly for elk hunting. Comparing this with the 160- and 175-grain bullets of the 7mm bore diameter, and it isnt hard to see that advantage of the slightly larger bore diameter. How the Brand-New 27 Nosler Revives the .277, We used the new cartridge on a big-game hunt last fall. The .270 Winchester fits standard-length actions with standard diameter bolt faces and standard magazines. Learn More . 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. The 28 Nosler adds considerable powder, thus energy, to push the same 175-grain bullet as the 280 AI. Your rifle is your most important hunting tool, and knowing how to properly clean and store it when hunting season comes to a close is critical in keeping it in tip-top shape. It has a near perfect balance of length, width, power, and recoil. At 800 yards the 28 Nosler carries just over 2000 ft lbs of energy. 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. 28. It throws a 150-grain bullet 3,300 fps from a 26-inch barrel, about 300 to 400 fps faster than the .270 Winchester, 200 fps faster than the .270 WSSM, and 100 fps quicker than the .270 Weatherby Magnum. Jan 29, 2023 #2 Dang about a month ago shooters pro had blems for $16/25. Hit an elk with a 175-gr. There are some great 7mm bullets! In addition to the caliber, Nosler also introduced new 165gr AccuBond Long Range bullets in .277, specifically designed for the 27 Noslers faster-than-standard 1-8.5 twist rate. Loaded with a 150gr bullet, the 27 Nosler is 400fps faster than a 270 Win, and 300fps faster than a 270 WSM at the muzzle. Ive had unsuccessful elk hunts, but Ive never lost a bull, so my choices have worked for me. Or even ten. Will you be able to find ammo? Mag., and no one howls about that being too fast. But that doesnt seem to matter. For most big game animals, energy does not kill them. The elk won't know that the bullet is .007" smaller than the .284". Because Winchester didnt insist on the caliber being proprietary, anyone could load and chamber for it. Inside of 500 yards the ballistics and energy are comparable. Drawbacks to the .28 Nosler. Obviously velocity is also a ballistics indicator and on the side of the coin, a 400 grain 416 clobbers most anything. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. The 27 Nosler, like its counterparts across the family of Nosler cartridges, has raised the performance bar when it comes to the .277. Modern 6.5s, whether slow like the Creedmoor or fast like the PRC, are limited to 140-grain bullets, also light for elk-sized animals. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. Based on the antique .404 Jeffery cartridge case, the 27 Nosler is the first new .277-caliber rifle cartridge . Read Next: Weird, Off-Beat, and Cool Guns and Gear from SHOT Show 2020. 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. How about outstanding accuracy, flat trajectories, long legs and a 165gr wallop at the end of that ballistic journey? They shoot flatter, but they kick me into next week. The "new" .270s (27 Nosler and 6.8 Western), with faster twists and bullets up to 175 grains change the game. . They share a maximum body diameter of 14.0 mm (0.550 in). The 27 Nosler has 32% more case capacity than the .270 Winchester, 22% more than the .270 Winchester Short Magnum and 14% more than the .270 Weatherby. In the other case, it bucked around for about 5 seconds before expiring. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. It's extremely flat shooting and drops an incredible amount of energy on target. A few more calibers throwing those famous .308 bullets include the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum, .300 SAUM, .300 WSM, .30/308 Norma Mag., .300 H&H, 30 Nosler, .300 Wby. You would get about 3,250 fps with the 26 Nosler with 140 grain bullets. The .30/30, .300 Savage, .30/06, .300 Win. Old Elmer Keith back in the dark ages of the mid-20th century claimed the .270 Winchester was an adequate coyote round. Im not exactly sure how its accomplished, but it involves plenty of pressure, Im sure. The last elk I killed was nice 6x6 at 260 yds with 270. Reno Nevada. 7mm Remington Magnu n. 28 . "Whereas the 6.5s aren't enough for elk and the .30 cals are too much for whitetail, the 6.8 strikes the perfect balance of ballistic performance for all North American big game and in lighter, easier-to-shoot rifle platforms." . Like the.350 Legend as an elk cartridge. The .277 Fury works with much higher chamber pressures to get high velocity. Last year, I purchased a Browning X-Bolt Pro in .28 Nosler. My impression is that traditionalists will stick with the good old .270 Winchester. Read Next: 10 Great Guns That We Wish Were Still Being Made. Of course that means more energy downrange, less drop, and less wind deflectionwith a bunch more recoil. Energy and velocity are more indicators of bullet performance ability, along with penetration at range. I know small-framed hunters who happily pay the gravitational price for packing Granddads M1886 Winchester lever-action in .45/70. .284-inch bullet or a 180-gr. No discussion of a cartridges ability to take large game would be complete without discussing foot pounds of energy. I handled a sample Cross and it felt precise, tight, remarkably adjustable for fit, and impressively light at just 6.5 pounds, only about 1.5 pounds heavier than the ultralight mountain rifles Ive hunted with the past 30 years. Mag. Nosler Trophy Grade Ammunition 27 Nosler 165 Grain AccuBond Long Range Box of 20. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. (Or you can just stalk closer and to heck with pushing the envelope. Believe it or not, with the right bullet, it can hang right with the .300 Win Mag without the recoil. 26 Nosler vs 28 Nosler Cartridges. That 165-grain ABLR has a G1 BC of 0.620, offering great performance in even the windiest of conditions, as well as retaining energy and delivering a flat trajectory. 57.5 gr. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. One of the most popular magnums of all time. And realize that after a hunt or choice you might want to choose differently. The .28 Nosler cartridge is one of the best cartridges for hunting elk as long as controlled-expansion bullets are used. Well, as the majority of us are primarily deer hunters, and the .270 Winchester handles deer and similar sized game so well, I dont think that will come to pass. Bulls are bigger than cows; and mature, fully grown bulls are huge. will kick with 29.3 ft-lb, and the 300 will slap you with 37 ft-lb. The Hornady designed the .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (the .300 PRC) as a precision long-range rifle . Stated another way, its the .270s turn. The .270s are similarly adequate for elkwith caution. I would go with the 28. The final arbiters of the Best elk calibers are you and the elk, but here are my top five that I chose for their balance of power, reach, recoil, trajectory (drop and drift,) availability, affordability in reasonably compact, light, mountain ready rifles. The classic was, is, and remains a lever-action chambered to something larger than .30-caliber. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. So, next best thing: If youre serious about longer shots on elk, man up and use a fast .30 with todays heavy, low-drag bullets, 200 to 225 grains. You, your kids, and 90 percent of the shooters might love the SIG Cross rifle, in which case the .277 SIG Fury might be your baby. But times change. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. The old archetypical big-timber elk rifle was the Winchester M71 in .348. It will them be 3.0 inches high at 260 yards and 3.0 inches low at about 326 yards. Hornady Outfitter is pretty accurate and its less than its other Nosler cousins. It was and still is Everymans (and womans) 30 magnum. will handle the .338 Win. bullets. Any real or perceived failure of the 7mm Rem. .270 Winchester. Im not suggesting that elk rifles should be four times more powerful than deer rifles, but elk are tough. According to my notes, I've killed 27 elk with a 270. The 27 Nosler has 32% more case capacity than the .270 Winchester, 22% more than the .270 Winchester Short Magnum and 14% more than the .270 Weatherby. After all, this was the round Bell used to collect 800 elephants and untold numbers of Cape buffalo. And there havent been a heck of a lot since. However, if I were in the market for a fast 7mm, Id look at one of the new unbelted cartridges designed for these bullets. A year later, I couldnt be happier with my purchase. Only downside to the 27N is lack of high BC bullets to really stretch its legs out. No rough-and-tough manly man in the 1960s was going to admit he couldnt handle that. I see it this way with a bullet of adequate caliber for the game hunted, its bullet performance at expected range that kills and is a good measure of killing abilty. It worked fine for long range deer hunting, but elk hunters wanted more bullet. The conventional (and mostly misguided) wisdom is that an elk cartridge should have 1,500 foot pounds of energy at the distance from which you shoot. Roughly equivalent to a . To prevent the risk of a 28 Nosler cartridge being chambered in a 27 Nosler chamber, the shoulder of the 27 Nosler has been moved slightly rearward, lengthening the neck slightly. Im a big 270 fan too FYI. The .277 Fury works with much higher chamber pressures to get high velocity. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. bullet makes it easier to hit should you misjudge the range. How long of a barrel are you willing to carry? Though Nosler offers just two loads, the handloader can take full advantage of the full gamut of component bullets available for the .270 Winchester and others, giving the handloader a bullet range of 130 to 165 grains. The .28 Nosler is an ideal elk hunting cartridge for todays longer-range, flat-trajectory shooting style. And while most heavy .300 Win. The Ammunition that I will be focusing on for the 27 Nosler are factory Nosler Trophy Grade 150 grain AccuBond and 165-grain AccuBond Long Range offerings. Foot-pounds aside, I think elk-sized animals are better taken with heavier bullets than are essential for your typical deer round. Im not sure if theyve won the contract or if the testing is still underway, but the civilian bolt-action rifle and ammo should become available in 2020. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. After those stalwarts comes a blizzard of .30-calibers that claw their way up the power scale. For over 90 years, American hunters have taken to the field in pursuit of nearly all the game the lower 48 states have to offer with a trusty 270 in hand. With such a rifle, we are expecting a shot at less than 100 yards. I put a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x scope on my rifle, so the finished setup weighed 31.2 ounces. With this bullet, each elk dropped in it's tracks with only one shot, all between 100-350 yards away. If needed, 27 Nosler brass can be formed from 30 Nosler brass. I am pretty certain that your ballistic table is incorrect, the energy and velocity column are identical for 200-1,000 yards and the two columns are flipped for 1,200 and 1,500 yards. Published Feb 26, 2020 3:21 PM EST. Mag.,) the 27 Nosler should be able to nudge a 165-grain along at 3,100 fps, perhaps 3,150 fps. Mag. 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.
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