My Nosler M48 TGR In 7mm-08 Is Here

Here are some pictures, will be going to the range tomorrow or Thursday to begin work with my rifle and will report shooting and load results in the near future.

Purty!

I like it. Stock especially.

Thanks guys


Proven Nosler Model 48 barreled action
Match-grade Pac-Nor chrome moly barrel (hand lapped)
2 Position Safety
Crisp, custom 3-pound Rifle Basix trigger
Custom aluminum-bedded Bell and Carlson™ composite stock
CERAKOTE™ and Micro Slick™ finishes to prevent corrosion and intrusive weather damage
Weighs 7.7 pounds with bases, rings and Weaver 6x
Accuracy guarantee of sub M.O.A three-shot groups at 100 yards*
Enlarged trigger guard to accommodate a gloved hand.

Should be a Deer Killer!!

With my last 7mm-08 which was a Sako TRG Custom, I took mule deer, white tail, coues, black bear, elk, and mountain lion with 145gr Speer SBT and 140gr Accubond moving just over 2900fps out of a 24" barrel (same length as this M48) and had no problems taking the above game.

That's a fine rifle you got there! I'm looking forward to the range report.

Very nice. Just curious, what's Nosler's lead time like? Were they able to get it shipped out pretty quick?

Well, I went to the range and did a barrel break-in and I know some people don't believe in break-in. I once was that way and did not believe in it either but for the last fifteen years have done it with every rifle I bought new whether factory or custom, and it has always helped me produce accurate loads (except one Ruger 30-06 that needed stock work), as apposed to when I did not practice break-in. Of course if you get good results without that is cool also.

Now what is so interesting about this M48 and my break-in is that I just put together some 120gr BT, 150gr BT and 130gr Sierra match loads but with out the special attention that I usually give to loads when I am trying to develop accuracy loads for hunting and shooting. For what I call run of the mill hand loads this rifle really shoots good. I can't wait to start my load development for my hunting loads where I pay special attention to every load and all the details I consider important in getting accuracy from my hand loads.

First target is 15 shot group of 120gr BT where I shot one round then clean for 15 rounds and after a few rounds you can see it starting to settle in.


Second target is 12 shot group of 150gr BT where I shoot three rounds then clean and it was looking good also.


Third target is two five shot groups with 130gr M/K HP where I shoot five then clean then adjust the scope 1/4" and shoot the next five without a fouling round. The five shot group to the right was the first five shot group and the second five group is the one on the left.


Now let me emphasis that these were not special loads, just some loads I used to get me through what I like to do with a new barrel, and they were all different weight bullets. This rifle will be in my opinion after today's break-in, a real winner. Can't wait to get to my load work for accuracy the first of next week. All my components will not be in until Friday. Also, the Weaver 6x power did fine holding zero and moved right where I moved it. Yes, I think I will have a good time with this rifle and at only 7.7 pounds in the field and shooting as good as it does, it will be a perfect spot an stalk rifle. Yes, glad I bought it. I will post results of my accuracy load work towards the end of next week.

I need to get it out of the way as Jordan and I will be hunting in Arizona the third week in November, then I will hunt in Tenn the first week, and the second week of December south of Baton Rouge, La. where I will be using this rifle on all three hunts.

Caleb C wrote:Very nice. Just curious, what's Nosler's lead time like? Were they able to get it shipped out pretty quick?

Yes, I got sent to me in a month, they already had one I wanted in stock.

very promising. Those first few groups had to put a smile on your face.

I Just helped a buddy do a barrel break in on a 7mag friday afternoon, i too have gotten into the process of a proper barrell breakin. ALTHOUGH i let him do all the cleaning and we shared on the shooting, turns our barell breakin isnt so bad when you dont have to push and pull the cleaning rod yourself.

I look forward to seeing the targets once the real load development begins. Almost doesnt seem like the deer going to stand much of a chance.

ftsibley wrote:very promising. Those first few groups had to put a smile on your face.

Yes sir, it put a smile on my face letting me know the potential of this rifle.

Very Nice

Thanks you