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'[[Image:26-28-30 Nosler cartridges.jpg |thumb|26 Nosler, 28 Nosler, and 30 Nosler]] [[Nosler]] produces six different hunting cartridges. The first to be introduced was 26 Nosler, followed by 28 Nosler, 30 Nosler, 33 Nosler, 22 Nosler, and 27 Nosler. ==.22 Nosler== {{Infobox firearm cartridge | name = 22 Nosler | origin = [[United States]] | type = Rifle | designer = [[Nosler]] | design_date = 2017 | is_ranged = yes | case_type = Rebated rim, bottlenecked | bullet = .2245 | bullet_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler">{{cite web|title=SAAMI New Cartridge & Chamber Introduction 22 Nosler|url=https://saami.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/22-Nosler.pdf|publisher=[[Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute]]|accessdate=23 September 2020}}</ref> | neck = .255 | neck_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | shoulder = .400 | shoulder_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | base = .4207 | base_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | rim_dia = .378 | rim_dia_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | rim_thick = .045 | rim_thick_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | case_length = 1.760 | case_length_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | length = 2.260 | length_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | rifling = 1 in 8 inches | max_pressure = 55,000 | max_pressure_ref = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> | pressure_method = SAAMI | bwround = 1 | bw1 = 55 | btype1 = | vel1 = 3500 | en1 = 1496 | test_barrel_length = | balsrc = <ref name="SAAMI 22 Nosler"/> }} The '''22 Nosler''' is a .22-caliber (.224"), rebated-rim centerfire rifle cartridge designed by [[Nosler]]. The 22 Nosler is a [[SAAMI]] approved and standardized cartridge. ===Background=== In January 2017 Nosler introduced the 22 Nosler. It is the fifth cartridge designed by Nosler. It is claimed that the 22 Nosler delivers 25% more case capacity and is nearly 300 fps faster than a [[.223 Remington]]/ [[5.56×45mm NATO|5.56 NATO]]. The 22 Nosler is designed to use the existing bolt face of an AR-15, and conversions to this caliber can be accomplished with a simple barrel swap. The shoulder is set back slightly compared to the 5.56 cartridge to prevent accidentally chambering a 5.56 cartridge in a 22 Nosler rifle. The case diameter and taper resemble those of the [[6.8mm Remington SPC]]; so Nosler recommends using a magazine designed for that cartridge. While similar to the 6.8 SPC in some regards, there is no parent case and the 22 Nosler cannot be formed from 6.8 SPC brass. ===Barrel Life=== Barrel life ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 rounds depending on use.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nosler.com/22-nosler |title=22 Nosler Rifle Cartridge |website=Nosler |access-date=19 January 2021 }}</ref> [[File:22 Nosler.jpg|thumb|22 Nosler (left), .223 Remington (right)]] {{page break|label=}} ==.26 Nosler== {{Infobox firearm cartridge | name = 26 Nosler | origin = [[United States]] | type = Rifle | designer = [[Nosler]] | design_date = 2013 | is_ranged = yes | parent = [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]] | case_type = Rebated rim, bottlenecked | bullet = .2645 | bullet_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet">{{cite web|title=SAAMI New Cartridge and Chamber Acceptance Announcement: 26 Nosler|url=http://static.squarespace.com/static/5163436ce4b0b470bd1fbb00/t/52fea983e4b09e6f5ea59cc6/1392421251029/26_Nosler_SAAMI.pdf|publisher=[[Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute]]|accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref> | neck = .2970 | neck_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | shoulder = .5275 | shoulder_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | base = .5500 | base_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | rim_dia = .534 | rim_dia_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | rim_thick = .050 | rim_thick_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | case_length = 2.590 | case_length_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | length = 3.340 | length_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | case_capacity = 93.5 | case_capacity_ref = <ref name="26 Nosler website">{{cite web|title=26 Nosler|url=http://www.26nosler.com/|publisher=[[Nosler]]|accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref> | rifling = 1 in 9 inches | max_pressure = 65000 | max_pressure_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> | pressure_method = SAAMI | primer = Large rifle magnum | bwround = 1 | bw1 = 120 | btype1 = | vel1 = 3388 | en1 = 3060 | bw2 = 140 | btype2 = | vel2 = 3300 | en2 = 3160 | test_barrel_length = 24" | balsrc = [http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle] }} The '''26 Nosler''' (6.5×66mmRB) is a rebated-rim centerfire rifle cartridge designed by [[Nosler]] and first announced in November 2013. It is the first cartridge designed by [[Nosler]].<ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/><ref name="26 Nosler website"/><ref name="Nosler comparison">{{cite web|title=26 Nosler ballistic data comparison charts|url=http://www.26nosler.com/_media/26Nosler_Comparison-Charts_Low-Res.pdf|publisher=[[Nosler]]|accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref> ===Background=== The name 26 Nosler refers to the first two digits in the caliber (0.264") of the bullets that the cartridge fires and the name of the company which created it. The 26 Nosler is designed as a modern 6.5mm cartridge, using recent advances in firearm technology to attain exceptionally high muzzle velocities, up to {{convert|3400|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on|-1}}, and maintain an extremely flat trajectory. The overall cartridge length of {{convert|3.340|in|mm}} is the same as that of the [[.30-06 Springfield]], allowing the use of widely available standard-length [[Firearm action|actions]]. All four of Nosler's Cartridges, the 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler, 30 Nosler, and 33 Nosler, are based on the same [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]]<ref>https://randyscustomrifles.com/812-2/</ref> parent case. While the 26 Nosler and the 28 Nosler share the same cartridge case dimensions, the 30 Nosler has a slightly shorter length to the shoulder dimension than the 26 Nosler and the 28 Nosler,<ref name="Nosler Announces the 30 Nosler Cartridge">{{cite web|title=Nosler Announces the 30 Nosler Cartridge: The Outdoor Wire|url=http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story//1452467407vc0fh8h6h6a|publisher=The Outdoor Wire|accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref> and the 33 Nosler has a shorter shoulder length dimension than that of the 30 Nosler.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.33nosler.com/introduction/|title=Introduction|date=19 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref> ===Performance=== Nosler claimed that the 26 Nosler was the most powerful commercial 6.5mm cartridge in the world. However, since the release of the [[6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum]] in 2016, it is the second most powerful 6.5mm cartridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherby.com/6-5-300-wby-mag.html|title=6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="Nosler press release">{{cite web|title=Nosler® unveils world's most powerful 6.5mm commercial cartridge: The 26 Nosler|url=http://www.nosler.com/news-and-articles/2013/11/22/the-26-nosler|publisher=[[Nosler]]|accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref> The 26 Nosler, when loaded with 129-grain AccuBond Long Range [[very-low-drag bullet]]s, retains as much velocity at 400 yards as the [[.260 Remington]] produces at the muzzle.<ref name="Nosler comparison" /><ref name="Nosler press release" /> ===Barrel Life=== The high velocity of the 26 Nosler cartridge has raised concerns about excessive barrel wear, potentially wearing down barrels at a rate faster than that of the similar [[.264 Winchester Magnum]], which itself [[.264 Winchester Magnum#Background|has a reputation for being a "barrel burner"]].<ref name="Chuck Hawks First Look">{{cite web|last1=Hawks|first1=Chuck|title=The .26 Nosler - First Look|url=http://www.chuckhawks.com/26Nosler.htm|accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref> ===Specifications=== The 26 Nosler cartridge specifications have been submitted to [[Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute|SAAMI]] and a data sheet is currently available.<ref name="SAAMI data sheet"/> {{page break|label=}} ==.27 Nosler== {{Infobox firearm cartridge | name = 27 Nosler | origin = [[United States]] | type = Rifle | designer = [[Nosler]] | design_date = 2020 | is_ranged = yes | parent = [[.404 Jeffery]] | case_type = Rebated rim, bottlenecked | bullet = .2780 | bullet_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2">{{cite web|title=CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING 27 NOSLER|url=https://saami.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ANSI-SAAMI-Z299.4-CFR-Approved-2015-12-14-Posting-Copy.pdf|publisher=[[Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute]]|accessdate=18 January 2021}}</ref>{{rp|83}} | neck = .3140 | neck_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2"/> | shoulder = .5282 | shoulder_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2"/> | base = .5500 | base_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2"/> | rim_dia = .534 | rim_dia_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2"/> | rim_thick = .050 | rim_thick_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2"/> | case_length = 2.590 | case_length_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2"/> | length = 3.340 | length_ref = <ref name="SAAMI data sheet 2"/> | case_capacity = 98.4 | case_capacity_ref = <ref name="27 Nosler FAQ">{{cite web|title=27 Nosler|url=https://www.nosler.com/27-faq|publisher=[[Nosler]]|accessdate=18 January 2021}}</ref> | rifling = 1 in 8.5 inches | max_pressure = | max_pressure_ref = | pressure_method = | primer = Large rifle magnum | bwround = | bw1 = 150 | btype1 = | vel1 = 3300 | en1 = 3638 | bw2 = | btype2 = | vel2 = | en2 = | test_barrel_length = 26" | balsrc = https://www.nosler.com/27-nosler }} Nosler adds a new cartridge, in 2020, the 27 Nosler. Nosler plans to use a 1:8.5" twist barrel for their M48 rifles chambered in 27 Nosler. Nosler will be offering their complete line of M48 rifles in the 27 Nosler chambering. Initial factory loads will include the 150 grain AccuBond and the 165 grain AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) bullets. For handloaders, Nosler will also offer fully prepared Nosler brass, bullets and reloading data for the 27 Nosler. RCBS reloading dies are also currently available for the cartridge. When firing a 150 grain AccuBond Long Range bullet from a rifle with a 26" barrel, the 27 Nosler has an approximately 400 fps advantage over the .270 Winchester, about a 300 fps advantage over the 270 WSM, and about a 100-150 fps velocity advantage over the .270 Weatherby. The primary use for the 27 Nosler is hunting. {{page break|label=}} ==.28 Nosler== {{Infobox firearm cartridge | name = 28 Nosler | type = Rifle | design_date = 2015 | is_ranged = yes | parent = [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]] | case_type = Rebated rim, bottlenecked | bullet = .2840 | bullet_ref = | neck = .320 | neck_ref = | shoulder = .528 | shoulder_ref = | base = .550 | base_ref = | rim_dia = .534 | rim_dia_ref = | rim_thick = .050 | rim_thick_ref = | case_length = 2.590 | case_length_ref = | length = 3.340 | length_ref = | case_capacity = 93.8 gr H2O | case_capacity_ref = | rifling = 1 in 9 inches | max_pressure = 65,000 psi (450 MPa) | max_pressure_ref = | pressure_method = SAAMI | primer = Large rifle magnum | bwround = 1 | bw3 = 150 | btype3 = | vel3 = 3262 | en3 = 3545 | bw1 = 160 | btype1 = | vel1 = 3191 | en1 = 3596 | bw2 = 180 | btype2 = | vel2 = 3081 | en2 = 3795 | test_barrel_length = 24" | balsrc = [http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle]}} The '''28 Nosler''' is a 7mm (.284") caliber, rebated-rim centerfire rifle cartridge designed by [[Nosler]]. Introduced in 2015 <ref name="Nosler website">{{cite web |title=Nosler Unveils World’s Most Powerful 7Mm Commercial Cartridge |url=http://www.nosler.com/news-and-articles/2015/1/19/the-28-nosler |publisher=[[Nosler]] |accessdate=28 January 2015 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6XHaXYPIA?url=http://www.nosler.com/news-and-articles/2015/1/19/the-28-nosler |archivedate=2015-03-25 |url-status=live }}</ref> and approved by [[SAAMI]] on January 19, 2015. It is the second cartridge designed by [[Nosler]] ===Background=== The name 28 Nosler refers to the first two digits in the caliber (0.284") of the bullets that the cartridge fires and the name of the company which created it. The 28 Nosler is based on the 26 Nosler which was released in 2014. The 28 Nosler shares the same overall cartridge length (3.340") as the 26 Nosler which allows it to be chambered in standard-length action.<ref name="American Hunter Blog">{{cite web|title=28 Nosler|url=http://www.americanhunter.org/blogs/28-nosler|publisher=American Hunter|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> This feature helps weight-conscious sportsmen to lighten their load before venturing into the backcountry. The cases’ overall length also aid in quick follow-up shots, since the bolt throw is shorter than on a magnum action.<ref name="Pushing the Limits with the 28 Nosler">{{cite web|title=Pushing the Limits with the 28 Nosler|url=http://www.gundigest.com/ammunition-reviews-articles/reloading-handloading-articles-advice/pushing-the-limits-with-the-28-nosler|publisher=[[Gun Digest]]|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> All four of Nosler's Cartridges the 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler, 30 Nosler, and the 33 Nosler are based on the same [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]]<ref>https://randyscustomrifles.com/812-2/</ref> parent case. While the 26 Nosler and the 28 Nosler share the same cartridge case dimensions, the 30 Nosler has a slightly shorter length to the shoulder dimension than the 26 Nosler and the 28 Nosler,<ref name="Nosler Announces the 30 Nosler Cartridge"/> and the 33 Nosler has a shorter shoulder dimension yet than that of the 30 Nosler.<ref name="33nosler.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.33nosler.com/introduction/|title=Introduction|date=19 October 2016|work=33nosler.com|accessdate=22 February 2017}}</ref> ===Design Considerations=== The 28 Nosler is essentially a shortened version of the [[7mm Remington Ultra Magnum]]. They share a maximum body diameter of 0.550 inch. Rebating the rim to 0.534 inch simplifies the production of rifle bolts since the rims of Holland & Holland-style belted magnums, such as the [[7mm Remington Magnum]] and [[.300 Winchester Magnum]], are the same diameter. Whereas the 7mm RUM case measures 2.387 inches long from head to body-shoulder juncture, that dimension on the .28 Nosler case is 2.166 inches. The dimension at that point on the 28 Nosler case is 0.002 inch larger, and that reduces its body taper by just a tad. Maximum case lengths are 2.850 and 2.590 inches respectively. Shoulder angles are 30 degrees for the Remington cartridge and a slightly sharper 35 degrees for the Nosler. Due to its greater length, the Remington case is about 25 percent more capacious than the Nosler.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Simpson|first1=Layne|title=The New 28 Nosler|url=http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammo/28-nosler-review/|website=Ammo Review|publisher=Shooting Times|accessdate=14 June 2016}}</ref> ===Barrel Life=== Since the 28 Nosler burns smaller powder charges than the 7mm RUM, barrel accuracy life is potentially a bit longer. How much longer depends on a number of things, including barrel quality and whether a barrel is regularly cleaned and serviced or abused by its owner. ===Reloading=== The 28 Nosler cartridge case can be formed by "necking-up" or expanding the neck of a [[26 Nosler]] case to 7mm (.284") diameter. {{page break|label=}} ==.30 Nosler== {{Infobox firearm cartridge | name = 30 Nosler | image = 26-28-30 Nosler cartridges.jpg | image_size = 280px | caption = 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler, and 30 Nosler | origin = [[United States]] | type = Rifle | designer = [[Nosler]] | design_date = 2016 | is_ranged = yes | parent = [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]] | case_type = Rebated rim, bottlenecked | bullet = .308in | bullet_ref = | neck = .344in | neck_ref = | shoulder = .528in | shoulder_ref = | base = .550in | base_ref = | rim_dia = .534in (13.6mm) | rim_dia_ref = | rim_thick = | rim_thick_ref = | case_length = 2.556in (64.9mm) | case_length_ref = | length = 3.340in (84.4mm) | length_ref = | case_capacity = 89.8 grains of H2O | case_capacity_ref = | rifling = 1 in 10 inches | max_pressure = 65,000 psi (450 MPa) | max_pressure_ref = | pressure_method = SAAMI | primer = Large rifle magnum | bwround = 1 | bw1 = 180 | btype1 = | vel1 = 3110 | en1 = 3866 | bw2 = 210 | btype2 = | vel2 = 2902 | en2 = 3928 | bw3 = 230 | btype3 = | vel3 = 2811 | en3 = 4036 | test_barrel_length = 24" | balsrc = [http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle]}} The '''30 Nosler''' is a 30-caliber (.308"), rebated-rim centerfire rifle cartridge designed by [[Nosler]]. Introduced in 2016, the 30 Nosler is a [[SAAMI]] approved and standardized cartridge. It is the third cartridge designed by [[Nosler]] ===Background=== The name 30 Nosler refers to the first two digits in the caliber (0.308") of the bullets that the cartridge fires and the name of the company which created it. This is Nosler's third cartridge following its predecessors the 26 Nosler which was released in 2014 and the 28 Nosler which was released in 2015. The 30 Nosler shares the same overall cartridge length (3.340") as the 26 Nosler and the 28 Nosler which allows it to be chambered in standard-length action firearms. All four of Nosler's Cartridges, the 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler, 30 Nosler, and 33 Nosler, are based on the same [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]]<ref>https://randyscustomrifles.com/812-2/</ref> parent case. While the 26 Nosler and the 28 Nosler share the same cartridge case dimensions, the 30 Nosler has a slightly shorter length to the shoulder dimension than the 26 Nosler and the 28 Nosler,<ref name="Nosler Announces the 30 Nosler Cartridge"/> and the 33 Nosler has a shorter shoulder dimension yet than that of the 30 Nosler.<ref name="33nosler.com"/> The 30 Nosler was released in January 2016. Later in October 2016, Nosler continued to add to the cartridge family by releasing the 33 Nosler, and in January 2017 they introduced the [[22 Nosler]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nosler Introduces Their Most Powerful Cartridge Yet – The 33 Nosler|url=http://www.ammoland.com/2016/10/nosler-introduces-their-most-powerful-cartridge-yet-the-33-nosler|website=AmmoLand Shooting Sports News|publisher=AmmoLand|accessdate=October 28, 2016}}</ref> ===Performance=== According to a recent Nosler publication the 30 Nosler surpasses the velocity of the [[.300 Weatherby Magnum]], headspaces off of the shoulder like a [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]] and fits the same standard length action of a [[300 Winchester Magnum]].<ref>{{Citation | title = Nosler 2016 Catalog | pages = 3–6 | year = 2016 | url = http://media.nosler.com/catalog/index.html | access-date = January 7, 2016 }}</ref> {{page break|label=}} ==.33 Nosler== {{Infobox firearm cartridge | name = 33 Nosler | image = | caption = | type = Rifle | design_date = 2016 | is_ranged = yes | parent = [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]] | case_type = Rebated rim, bottlenecked | bullet = .338in | bullet_ref = | neck = .368in | neck_ref = | shoulder = .529in | shoulder_ref = | base = .550in | base_ref = | rim_dia = .534in (13.6mm) | rim_dia_ref = | rim_thick = | rim_thick_ref = | case_length = 2.460in (64.9mm) | case_length_ref = | length = 3.340in (84.4mm) | length_ref = | case_capacity = | case_capacity_ref = | rifling = | max_pressure = | max_pressure_ref = | pressure_method = | primer = | bwround = 1 | bw1 = 225 | btype1 = Nosler AccuBond | vel1 = 3025 | en1 = 4589 | bw2 = 265 | btype2 = Nosler AccuBond LongRange | vel2 = 2775 | en2 = 4545 | test_barrel_length = | balsrc = }} The '''33 Nosler''' is a 33-caliber (.338"), rebated-rim centerfire rifle cartridge designed by [[Nosler]]. Introduced in 2016 (production release 2017), the 33 Nosler is a [[SAAMI]] approved and standardized cartridge. It is the fourth cartridge designed by [[Nosler]]. ===Background=== The name 33 Nosler refers to the first two digits in the caliber (0.338") of the bullets that the cartridge fires and the name of the company which created it. The 33 Nosler is Nosler's fourth cartridge following its predecessors the 26 Nosler which was released in 2014, the 28 Nosler which was released in 2015, and the 30 Nosler which was released in 2016. The 33 Nosler shares the same overall cartridge length (3.340") as the 26 Nosler, the 28 Nosler, and the 30 Nosler, which allows it to be chambered in standard-length action firearms. All four of Nosler's Cartridges, 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler, 30 Nosler and 33 Nosler, are based on the same [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]]<ref>https://randyscustomrifles.com/812-2/</ref> parent case. While the 26 Nosler and 28 Nosler share the same cartridge case dimensions, the 30 Nosler has a slightly shorter length to the shoulder dimension than the 26 Nosler and 28 Nosler,<ref name="Nosler Announces the 30 Nosler Cartridge"/> and the 33 Nosler has a shorter shoulder dimension yet than that of the 30 Nosler.<ref name="33nosler.com"/> ===Performance=== According to a recent Nosler publication the 33 Nosler surpasses the velocity of the [[.338 Lapua Magnum]] by 25fps while burning 18% less powder.<ref name="33nosler.com"/> The 33 Nosler is built on the same action length as the [[.338 Winchester Magnum]] but launches projectiles at a higher velocity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.33nosler.com/ballistics/|title=Ballistics|date=19 October 2016|work=33nosler.com|accessdate=22 February 2017}}</ref> ===Availability=== The 33 Nosler was released in 2017 with [[Nosler]] supplying ammunition and components.<ref name="33nosler.com"/> Nosler is also offering rifles chambered in the 33 Nosler in its Liberty and Heritage lines, with the first rifle being the M48 Western.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nosler.com/m48-liberty-rifle/|title=M48 Liberty™ Rifle|work=nosler.com|accessdate=22 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nosler.com/m48-heritage-rifle/|title=M48 Heritage™ Rifle|work=nosler.com|accessdate=22 February 2017}}</ref> ==See also== *[[.338 Winchester Magnum]] *[[.338 Lapua Magnum]] *[[6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum]] *[[6.5 Creedmoor]] *[[6.5x55 Swedish]] ==References== {{reflist|30em}} [[Category:Pistol and rifle cartridges]] [[Category:Pistol and rifle cartridges|Nosler]]'