ricodabears Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Does anybody have any experience with a 26 Nosler or done any research on this round? Everything I pull up says this round has as much energy at 1000 yards as a 300RUM. Any information would be helpful. I am thinking of building one off of a Savage 111 action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allforelk Report post Posted August 26, 2016 It's a REAL hot 6.5, but I don't think it will beat a 300RUM @ 1000 yds for energy. Totally different animals though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Stop the energy talk..... Soooo 1960's. Energy means jack crap.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Build it if you want. 6.5's rock. Don't build it because of "energy"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allforelk Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Stop the energy talk..... Soooo 1960's. Energy means jack crap.... I would disagree here. E=m(v*v). I know there is a strong stance and arguments against weighing sectional density into the equation, but SD is in direct correlation to mass. Heavy bullets for caliber will produce higher BC bullets. Higher BC bullets mean sustained velocity over distance and improved terminal energy on target. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhamill Report post Posted August 26, 2016 I just got my custom 26 from Montana rifle co. Got some factory nosler LR to brake in the barrel. But other then that I'm still learning. Been playing with my wife 6.5CM. I just ordered 100ct of the 120gr alco's for the 6.5cm & 160gr for the 26nosler. I'll pm you my number if you want anymore info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Stop the energy talk..... Soooo 1960's. Energy means jack crap.... I would disagree here. E=m(v*v). I know there is a strong stance and arguments against weighing sectional density into the equation, but SD is in direct correlation to mass. Heavy bullets for caliber will produce higher BC bullets. Higher BC bullets mean sustained velocity over distance and improved terminal energy on target. Math or holes? I'll take holes. You can take the formula... If you shoot enough stuff, you'll realize the energy BS is just that... Holes kills stuff, not energy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Either will kill a deer or elk at 1000 with proper bullet placement. But if you are shooting both with heavy for caliber bullets, the .300RUM pushing a 210 @ 3100 beats a 26 Nosler pushing a 160 @ 3200 by about 250ft/lbs @ 1000 talking just energy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 I've got a 28 nosler that's impressed the crap out of me. 180 hybrid at 3202 gps is no joke. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allforelk Report post Posted August 26, 2016 With good DOPE you can put holes in paper without enough energy to kill an animal at an identical range. Energy=penetration. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Both the 26 and 28 are shooters for sure. My buddy sent pix of groups from his 28 today with factory ammo and they were fantastic. That said they both burn a LOT of powder - more expensive to reload, shorter barrel life. If you go in knowing what the trade-offs are, you probably won't be disappointed. Kind of the Ferrari of rifles - high performance, high maintenance cost, not super longevity, but when you have them in their prime, pretty fun and impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 26, 2016 With good DOPE you can put holes in paper without enough energy to kill an animal at an identical range. Energy=penetration. Bullet construction is more important to penetration than "energy"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Stop the energy talk..... Soooo 1960's. Energy means jack crap.... I would disagree here. E=m(v*v). I know there is a strong stance and arguments against weighing sectional density into the equation, but SD is in direct correlation to mass. Heavy bullets for caliber will produce higher BC bullets. Higher BC bullets mean sustained velocity over distance and improved terminal energy on target. Math or holes? I'll take holes. You can take the formula... If you shoot enough stuff, you'll realize the energy BS is just that... Holes kills stuff, not energy... my 338 lapua says otherwise 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 26, 2016 What does your Lapua say to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 What does your Lapua say to you? KA-BOOM is what I'm betting! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
