26 Nosler

[jacklikesbigbores]

Looking for any info that anybody has on using the 120g Nosler E-tips and Hornady 120g CX bullets in a 26 Nosler for long range, 1000y plus.
Coal's, accuracy, ED, ES, powder types and MV's. Also curious to know how well the tips hold up at long ranges.

 

[diggler1833]

Not that you can't shoot that for fun, but have you ever run the ballistics for your rifle/bullet combo at 1K yards? Even at 3,300 FPS, the 120gr E-Tip is down to ~1,600 FPS and 675 ft/lbs at 1K yards... so it'll hit like a FMJ if you intend on hunting. And the 120 CX is even worse.

I'm assuming you are interested in hunting with it, because very few people choose a cartridge with 750 round barrel life and take it to the range to plink with while using a hunting bullet. I'm with you though, I have a 300 PRC that is necked down to 7mm...but this is a hunting rifle.

I take it you are limited to all copper bullets for hunting in your area?

If you're just shooting for fun at distance, give it a try and report your results for the rest of us to see.