I think it will be unreal. Heaps of reamers have been ordered and delivered to Australia.

Personally I would have preferred the case on a 270

But why no interest on forums, be it American or Australian forums.

Mike

I like the concept but it will be a long time before cases, ammo etc. will be available especially in Europe. So I am a bit tired of exotic cartridges.

I don't know about the 26,but I could see a line of larger calibers using that case doing much better.

The parent case is already on the market with fatter bullets sticking out the front

Your are right, no interest here.

I had an early interest and checked for a rifle and brass and found none available until fall, both being very expensive. I get 3450 fps from 130 grain bullets and 3260 fps from 140 grain bullets in my .270 WSM's. I can also go up to 160 grain Nosler Partitions for Elk. In the end I decided the expense-wait-bother were not worth it. Good shooting.

264? In spite of being a great caliber, they have a hard time making it here in the US. I am not sure why. Too close to the 6.8mm? (270) I just chambered a 260 Rem for a guy but few people want them. We will always have the devotees to such as the 6.5x55 Swede, but those guys are dying off.

Jaegerfrank!.

Overhere er have the 6,5x63 Messner. A little more powerful than the Nosler...but not much.

That is true. Nothing against the Messner ballistics but getting components for reloading is also not very convenient.

I ordered one for kicks and giggles.

Now I get to wait until they decide to make it and send it to me.

I figure it will make an adequate pronghorn gun...

It strikes me as another answer to an un-asked question.

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Overhere er have the 6,5x63 Messner. A little more powerful than the Nosler...but not much.

Just on the case basics it is likely not so.

The 6.5x63 Messner is based on a necked down and shortened Brenneke case (the 9.3x64 Brenneke case). The 26 Nosler is based on a necked down and shortened 7mm RUM case.

The Nosler based RUM case has larger diameters at the case head and shoulder resulting in a greater case capacity than the Messner/Brenneke case - something around 98.9grs Water at overflow vs 83.3 grs Water at overflow.

The Messner/Brenneke case is much closer to, though still slightly less capacity than, the .264 Winchester Magnum.

As outlined, I would give the 26 Nosler a try but it seems not even brass is available not even in the US. Too cumbersome.

If the .264WM filled a unique niche then this 26 Nosler is even more limited. If you want somthing exotic, buy a 6.5x68 Schuler in a euro rifle. The total cost will probably be the same.

All the world needs is another head stamp, especially when drowning in redundancy.

you can say that again.

The 26 Nosler might be a niche market, but it is a a very nice one. It blows the 6.5x68,6.5X65, 264WM or the 6.5X64 Messner into the weeds with ease at 3425fps with a 140AB-LR

Would make a superb mountain rifle or a long range roo rifle here in Australia. Super flat trajectory, very high BC bullets. Low recoil.

It needs to be chambered in another rifle than the M48 Nosler to be commercially successful though.

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Originally posted by Blair 338RUM:
The 26 Nosler might be a niche market, but it is a a very nice one. It blows the 6.5x68,6.5X65, 264WM or the 6.5X64 Messner into the weeds with ease at 3425fps with a 140AB-LR

Would make a superb mountain rifle or a long range roo rifle here in Australia. Super flat trajectory, very high BC bullets. Low recoil.

It needs to be chambered in another rifle than the M48 Nosler to be commercially successful though.

The same was said of the .375 Ruger when solely chambered in the M77 Ruger rifle.

The .375 Ruger cartridge survived and eventually was chambered in other factory rifles. It'll likely take awhile but will also happen with the 26 Nosler. I perceive the custom and semi-custom rifle market will pick it up first.

it's just an improved version of the 6,5x68S.

type in 257 Banshee or Precision Shooting Magazine and see what was going on 23 years ago.

I am flattered.

Rich

It solves a lot if problems that don't exist for sure.

16 Bore, et al,

do I detect a hint of cynicism here...

Rich

I have no interest in the 26 Nosler magnum.

I already had a 264 Win. for decades and hardly use it. I have 7mm magnums etc.

Don't want it, don't need it.

I am sure the 26 Nosler has its place, but not very many will get one.
Personally I love all sorts of 6.5(.264) cartridges and my favorite is the 6.5-06.

But I don't feel that I need a faster 6.5(.264) than the 6.5-06.
I think the 6.5-06 is fast and flat shooting enough for my use with the 120 grain Barnes TTSX bullet.
Very much easier and cheaper to get brass for the 6.5-06 too

I have a 260 and a 6.5x284, the 26 Nosler does not interest me in the least. I'm about to re-barrel my 6.5x284 again (this is my 1,000 yard gun) after 1,972 rounds. Add another 300 fps to this and all it will do is burn barrels faster.

My 6.5x284 is probably still has adequate accuracy for hunting but the difference at 1,000 yards is noticeable.

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Originally posted by 16Bore:
It solves a lot if problems that don't exist for sure.

I doubt that solving problems, perceived or otherwise, is a concern of Nosler's. Their goal is to make a profit. And I'd bet they will do that. Selling this niche cartridge in their semi-custom expensive rifle to loonies who want something a little better that is the latest and greatest.
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They ain't thinkin' it's gonna be the next 30/06.

I see PTG already have reamers for 270 up to 338/26. Wouldn't mind one in 35/26 and 416/26. I think the 416/26 would be very close to a 416AR.

If it is going to generate sales then go for it. If you dont want one then don't buy one.

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Originally posted by Rule 303:
I see PTG already have reamers for 270 up to 338/26. Wouldn't mind one in 35/26 and 416/26. I think the 416/26 would be very close to a 416AR.

If it is going to generate sales then go for it. If you dont want one then don't buy one.

Pt&G made a run of 100 26 Nosler roughers and they were sold out in 24 hours

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Originally posted by Rule 303:
I see PTG already have reamers for 270 up to 338/26. Wouldn't mind one in 35/26 and 416/26. I think the 416/26 would be very close to a 416AR.

If it is going to generate sales then go for it. If you dont want one then don't buy one.

All of those on the 375 Ruger case would be just about long action perfection.

The 6.5x64 Brenneke case is very similar in capacity and looks to the 6.5-06 Ackley.

Because Quickload does not have the 6.5 Ackley data but does have the 6.5 Brenneke data, I often start there in working up loads for the Ackley -- and cross check them with "regular" 6.5-06 data that is widely available.

I have shot the 256 Newton, the 6.5-06, and now the 6.5-06 Ackley, and even as a 6.5 "fan" I see no reason to go to the 26 Nosler. For normal shooting within 400 yards the Ackley provides what I want. I just don't see the added "benefits" worth the price or the short barrel life. the 26 Nosler is a great looking cartridge with impressive ballistics -- just not for me.

Barstooler

My interest was high until i found out the case is on the Rum. I already have the 300 and 338. Cases for both are expensive and sometimes hard to come by. Especially the 338. Personally i wish they would have used the 375 ruger case for its parent. You would not have the rebated rim and cases would be easier to get and resize. So i am up in the air weather to make the jump or not. I jumped on the 375 ruger very early because lefty 375 are not a dime a dozen and my left handed winchester 300 was a prime candidate and i do not regret it one bit it is a great shooting and smooth functioning rifle. Also brass lasts 5 to 7 reloads, even a full throttle.

The nice thing about my .256 Newton is that the case can be formed from .270 or .30-'06 brass and it cheerfully digests any kind of 6.5mm bullet. Pretty accurate for a rifle built before World War I, as well. Not to mention its unique take-down feature. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose!

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Originally posted by dpcd:
264? We will always have the devotees to such as the 6.5x55 Swede, but those guys are dying off.

Dude, I'm 45. I hope I have a few more years in me.

if you want it based on the 270 just get the 6.5-06.
the nosler isn't generating any interest because nobody cares.

I'm waiting for the 6.5-378 or 6.5-BMG

Guaranteed to blow the 26 Nosler away!

Screw that. Go 6.5 T-Rex or go home...

Don’t believe the 26 Nosler is going away.

I just checked PT&Gs website and listed in their ‘new products’ for March 2014 are finish reamers in the following calibers:
257/26 Nosler
26 Nosler
270/26 Nosler
7mm/26 Nosler
30/26 Nosler
8mm/26 Nosler
325/26 Nosler
338/26 Nosler
375/26 Nosler

I also noticed they’re offering a Mauser 98 3 Position Safety Shroud, for those who might be interested.

Oh yes, thought I'd mention...for those that wonder why the 26 Nosler wasn't based upon the 375 Ruger case...
I was informed by a knowledgeable source shortly after the 375 Ruger cartridge was released that Hornady/Ruger had simultaneously designed full-length cartridges from 22 caliber through .475 caliber to eliminate any 'Jamison liability' potential.
Perhaps Nosler didn't want to pay Hornady/Ruger a royalty fee for using the case design.

And as Jeff has noted, he has/had released the AccRel cartridge specification rights to the trade so no royalty issues for Nosler. Plus Nosler has the ability to add DG calibers to their mix in the future should they decide to do so.
Who knows, perhaps Nosler will even be wise enough to add a full CRF action to their lineup chambered in Nosler DG calibers at some future point in time.
Only time will tell...

I wish Nosler would stick to their forte, making bullets. There is certainly a market for those.

As to rifles and cartridges, when I see Nosler in the title I am automatically turned off. More answers to questions no one has asked since about 1955.

Does anyone know if the Nosler rifle is based on the Howa action.

I saw a couple of online articles from G and A and Petersens and the bolt head end looked Howa. But there was no mention in the articles except that the rifles were out sourced and Pac Nor barrels.

Wiseman action

Sako/Howa clone