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Cartridge comparison

.27 Nosler vs .28 Nosler

.27 Nosler and .28 Nosler are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.27 Nosler.28 Nosler
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20202015
Bullet diameter0.277″0.284″
Case length2.5902″2.5902″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil25–35 ft·lb30–42 ft·lb
Effective range700 yd1000 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .27 Nosler and .28 Nosler trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare