CptnAwesome
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All around the same price. No practical need. Just a want. Deer, maybe elk hunting and paper punching. Bronze Savage is 110 High Country. Carbon barrel is 110 Ultra Light
28 Nosler. Help me decide
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So true. I reload, and I've already bitten the bullet and bought some brass.
My 28 Nosler is a Mesa Long Range. Personally I prefer the Christensens in general.
From what ive read the savages have a faster twist which would be nice considering the cartridges ability to push heavy bullets, but unless they lengthened the magazine you might run out of space.
They also have shorter barrels which isnt something i really want for a cartridge burning 85+/- gr of powder.
Really, if you just want one to have one, and the most critical task is putting a heavily constructed bullet (160 class will break 3300 from my 26", and 162 amax come apart in flight sometimes) into a big critter, pick the one you like the look and feel of the best.
From what ive read the savages have a faster twist which would be nice considering the cartridges ability to push heavy bullets, but unless they lengthened the magazine you might run out of space.
They also have shorter barrels which isnt something i really want for a cartridge burning 85+/- gr of powder.
Really, if you just want one to have one, and the most critical task is putting a heavily constructed bullet (160 class will break 3300 from my 26", and 162 amax come apart in flight sometimes) into a big critter, pick the one you like the look and feel of the best.
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I built mine on a Rem 700 stainless Ultra Mag action and a shilen stainless barrel. I recommend reloading for this cartridge. US869 is a good powder choice
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I've been able to snag 2lbs of US869 so far.
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Hovering around 3/4moa with most loads. Mine does well with Rl-33 and Retumbo.
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So I decided on the Christensen Arms Mesa. Tungsten instead of bronze. US869 and H1000 only powders I'll add to the arsenal. I don't have/can't find RL33 or Retumbo
I think youl be quite happy with the Mesa, i like both of mine.
H1k works, but is on the fast side, us869 should serve you well. RL-33 gives great velocity, but ive read its hard on barrels
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Finally got to bring it home and very satisfied with the quality. It is a tad front heavy but not enough that will bother me.
Fit and finish is superb, lifting a decocked bolt is a little tight but bolt is smooth as butter.
Only complaint is that the muzzle brake was loose. No problem I couldn't fix.
*Christensen Arms 0 moa one piece rail
*Burris Zee Rings
*Burris Fullfield IV 4-16X50 optics
Fit and finish is superb, lifting a decocked bolt is a little tight but bolt is smooth as butter.
Only complaint is that the muzzle brake was loose. No problem I couldn't fix.
*Christensen Arms 0 moa one piece rail
*Burris Zee Rings
*Burris Fullfield IV 4-16X50 optics
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Congratulations @CptnAwesome on your new rifle! Looking forward to your thoughts after a few rounds down range and maybe some venison in the freezer.
You mentioned the Christensen being front heavy. I have heard that from others.
You mentioned the Christensen being front heavy. I have heard that from others.
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