Lindcott Armory Rifle · SAAMI
.28 Nosler
Nosler's 7mm magnum: pushes heavy, high-BC 7mm bullets faster than any other 7mm cartridge in a standard long-action..
- Caliber
- 0.284″ · 7.214 mm
- Introduced
- 2015
- Case
- Rebated
- Parent
- .26 Nosler
- Primary use
- Hunting, Target
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2015
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Nosler, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Nosler
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 99 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9
- Primer
- Large Rifle Magnum
- Case type
- Rebated
- Max pressure
- 65,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 1000 yd
- Max range
- 3000 yd
- Recoil
- 30–42 ft·lb
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Berger Hunting 195 gr, 2,950 fps, BC 0.371 G7 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2949 | 3766 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 2824 | 3453 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 2701 | 3157 | -2.9″ | -1.4 |
| 300 yd | 2580 | 2882 | -10.6″ | -3.4 |
| 400 yd | 2462 | 2625 | -23.5″ | -5.6 |
| 500 yd | 2347 | 2386 | -42.1″ | -8.0 |
| 600 yd | 2236 | 2165 | -67.0″ | -10.7 |
| 700 yd | 2127 | 1959 | -99.0″ | -13.5 |
| 800 yd | 2021 | 1768 | -138.5″ | -16.5 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
Performance
Buy links open .28 Nosler ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.21 | 0.284 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.13 | 0.320 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.41 | 0.528 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 35° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 13.97 | 0.550 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.56 | 0.534 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ~ |
| Neck length | 7.01 | 0.276 | ≈ |
| Case length | 65.79 | 2.590 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 84.84 | 3.340 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .28 Nosler is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 50 active loads across 13 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 50 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady | Precision Hunter | 162 | ELD-X | 3,250 | 3,799 | 0.323 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 162 | ELD-X | 3,225 | 3,741 | 0.323 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X 162gr | 162 | ELD-X | 3,175 | 3,626 | 0.323 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 175 | ELD-X | 3,125 | 3,794 | 0.354 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter | 175 | ELD-X | 3,125 | 3,794 | 0.354 G7 |
| Berger | Hybrid OTM 168gr | 168 | Hybrid OTM | 3,100 | 3,584 | 0.337 G7 |
| Nosler | Match Grade RDF | 185 | RDF HPBT | 3,100 | 3,947 | 0.527 G1 |
| Hornady | Match ELD-M | 185 | ELD-M | 3,100 | 3,947 | 0.316 G7 |
| HSM | Trophy Gold OTM 168gr | 168 | OTM | 3,100 | 3,584 | 0.337 G7 |
| HSM | Trophy Gold | 175 | Berger VLD | 3,100 | 3,734 | 0.342 G7 |
| Black Hills | Gold OTM 168gr | 168 | OTM | 3,100 | 3,584 | 0.337 G7 |
| Nosler | Match Grade RDF 168gr OTM | 168 | RDF OTM | 3,100 | 3,584 | 0.337 G7 |
| Federal | Gold Medal Berger Hybrid | 175 | Berger Hybrid OTM | 3,050 | 3,614 | 0.342 G7 |
| Berger | Hunting VLD | 180 | VLD Hunting | 3,050 | 3,717 | 0.351 G7 |
| Nosler | Match Grade RDF | 195 | RDF HPBT | 3,000 | 3,896 | 0.608 G1 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Suitable powders
3 reloading powders listed for .28 Nosler, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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Firearms chambered in .28 Nosler
12 models in the database chamber .28 Nosler. Browse all →
Lineage
ⓘ Direct parent is .26 Nosler (identical case, necked up 6.5→7mm); .404 Jeffery is the grandparent. Some sources cite .404 Jeffery directly.
Connected reference
History
Second entry in Nosler's rebated-rim magnum family, introduced in 2015. Chambered in the Nosler Model 48, it offers 7mm Remington Magnum performance with better case geometry and higher working pressure. The 175-grain AccuBond Long Range bullet at 3,125 fps became the flagship load. Competes directly with the older 7mm STW and newer 7mm PRC for the title of best all-around long-range 7mm.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .28 Nosler use?
- .28 Nosler typically uses a 1:9 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .28 Nosler?
- .28 Nosler uses a 0.284″ (7.214 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .28 Nosler still in production?
- .28 Nosler is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is .28 Nosler used for?
- .28 Nosler is primarily used for hunting, target.
- What is .28 Nosler based on?
- .28 Nosler is derived from the .404 Jeffery case.
- What are the best powders for .28 Nosler?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for .28 Nosler include Reloader 26, IMR 7977, IMR 8133.
Sources & provenance
- StandardSAAMI — ANSI/SAAMI Z299 — Cartridge & Chamber Drawingsarchived
- SecondaryBehind the Bullet: 28 Nosler — American Hunter (NRA) · parent_cartridge
- Secondary26 Nosler vs 28 Nosler — The Daily Bell · parent_cartridge
- SecondaryNosler Introduces "World's Most Powerful" 7mm: The .28 Nosler — The Firearm Blog · parent_cartridge
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 50 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →