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26 August 2024, 04:14
twoseventy
28 nosler
Any one have a favorite load for hunting that groups exceptionally well? I have tried ballistic tips and berger. Now working on 195 gr. bergers but losing patience. Best, Tom


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16 September 2024, 17:33
Timan
87gr of LRT, 175gr ELD-X, Rem. 9-1/2M primer, 3.570 C.O.A.L.

KP 1-8 twist barrel
1st group .525
2nd group .416

Less than 15 rounds fired at this point.

This is from my 8th custom build in 28 Nosler.

IMO, 1-8 twist is best for the 28 Nosler especially for bullets over 160 grain.



30 September 2024, 00:47
AnotherAZWriter
76.5 RL 33 and a 195 Berger. Both of mine shoot exactly the same load but both have Blake barrels.


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17 July 2025, 17:42
MikeWarner
quote:
Originally posted by twoseventy:
Any one have a favorite load for hunting that groups exceptionally well? I have tried ballistic tips and berger. Now working on 195 gr. bergers but losing patience. Best, Tom


For consistent patterns in bird hunting, try Federal Premium Upland Steel #5 or Hevi-Shot Classic Doubles #6 - both deliver tight, even spreads without excessive recoil. Avoid ballistic tips for birds; they’re better for varmints.
17 July 2025, 19:00
ronco
quote:
Originally posted by MikeWarner:
quote:
Originally posted by twoseventy:
Any one have a favorite load for hunting that groups exceptionally well? I have tried ballistic tips and berger. Now working on 195 gr. bergers but losing patience. Best, Tom


For consistent patterns in bird hunting, try Federal Premium Upland Steel #5 or Hevi-Shot Classic Doubles #6 - both deliver tight, even spreads without excessive recoil. Avoid ballistic tips for birds; they’re better for varmints.



Really, when I bird hunt with my 28 Nosler, I usually only find the wings or the feet.