338 Nosler

[Hair_Boxers]

Anybody aware of someone that has wildcatted one of the 26/28/30 Nosler cases to launch .338 cal bullets?

Seems like a pretty logical step given that Nosler has necked up on an annual basis.

[Hotolds442]

Yup.
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/26-nosler-wildcats-33-nosler-338-a-145338/

[Hair_Boxers]

Don't need it. Sure do want it!

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[bodywerks]

I think, ballistically, the 7mm is the best of the bunch, especially if you run the 195 bergers.
I'm having a barrel done by my smith in the 28 nosler. He has a custom reamer to run the 195s at mag length and is getting over 3100fps on a 26" barrel.

[Hair_Boxers]

Yeah, the 7mm version of this family just may be the best all-around option in the group.

The 30 will press that versatility a bit, but gives up a bit on the lighter pill side while not gaining a ton on the heavy pill end.

If you were fine shooting a big magnum for all conditions either of those two would be a good one gun solution.

[yobuck]

Ive got no experience at all with the Nosler line of cartridges. But I do have considerable experience with other large capacity 7mms.
Namely the 7x300 Weatherby wildcat, the 7mm STW, and the 7mm Rem ultra mag. All those have very similar performance levels.
3400 fps with 160 gr class bullets is a reality with all those with 28" barrels. Take it to the bank that velocity will trump B C at least to a certain point of distance.
When Berger introduced the 180 gr 7mm bullet, everybody on the internet said it was revolutionary.
Our own testing showed that at 1200 yds the 162 Amax needed less clicks than did the Berger 180. The 195 with less velocity yet, will even be worse.
Next question would be what is the intended use of the cartridge?
If its long range shooting at various type targets, then the heavier bullet could offer some advantages for wind drift.
But for hunting at those distances, 1200 yds has already maxed out the 7mms.
Yes there would be a slight advantage for energy and as stated, wind. But there wont be the combination of both bullet weight and velocity for the extreme distances.
In PA we must count points on a Whitetail buck before we shoot, and rest assured we have the quality of tripod mounted optics to accomplish that.
We can also observe the animals reactions when it gets hit.
It can also change opinions as to what the limitations are for various cartridges as well as the one doing the shooting.