Nosler Rifles

[Lunde Sr]

Originally Posted by Larry

But may I suggest a Cooper model 54 Phoenix in 7-08, or 308. Composite stock, 3 shot magazine, guaranteed 1/2 min accuracy and semi custom built by great folks in Stevensville Montana not Yokahooshi Japan.. MSRP. $ 2,125
I would prefer wood stock but recognize their factory finish needs work.
No matter what you decide I all applaud your plan.
Larry

+1 on the Cooper!
I have a M52 in 30/06 and a 54 in 7mm/08, both with wood stocks. I've zero problems or issued with their wood finish.
You'll never lookback.

[ramos]

Near as I can tell, there really is no appreciable price difference between a Cooper M54 or a custom on a Stiller/Shilen/Pierce or most of the Sako's. Obviously this thread is no longer about the Nosler rifles!

Pros:
Cooper/Sako, hold value better.
Custom, possibly more personal.

Thanks to EVERONE here!

[barretcreek]

Had an L61R .338 Win which was excellent but it had a noisemaker on the end. The T3 lite .338W is almost as accurate but kicks a bit.

[ab_bentley]

Originally Posted by Mntngoat

don't forget $150-225 to pillar bed. Personally id go with a mcmillan stock and add a Jewel but a SS barrel is going to add a bit more to those prices. and Predator actions are a fair bit more $$

On a BC it's a metal bed. Also Jewells are nice but them dirty and they crap the bed.


Adam

[stubblejumper]

I have handled and shot a couple of Nosler rifles, and to me they are just overpriced Howas.

[Stan from Pa.]

You guys have really dashed my admiration for Nosler rifles Do we have certain facts that they're using Howa actions? I do own a Sanctuary Edition of which they built 25 but have never shot it since in my mind it is a beautiful rifle and I have no plans to hunt with it. Shaw barrels, would they really go that low? I hope I'm not stepping on anybody's toes with that last question.
Stan

[Rick in Oregon]

Originally Posted by ab_bentley

Lol, thanks for that. I still feel that the quality of the parts listed far surpass the Nosler. I am sure it's a killer rifle, but not killer parts. I think they are Shaw barrels, Howa actions and a BC style stock. For my money I would go custom if it's a repeater, if it's a SS go Cooper.

Adam

Adam, just for the record: Nosler uses Pac-Nor barrels on all their rifles, the action is machined for them per their drawings, and is not a Howa.

But I'm with you on your suggestion to Ramos to build a custom for his son.

[ab_bentley]

Originally Posted by Rick in Oregon

Adam, just for the record: Nosler uses Pac-Nor barrels on all their rifles, the action is machined for them per their drawings, and is not a Howa.

But I'm with you on your suggestion to Ramos to build a custom for his son.

Good to note, I thought they were using Shaw's, but YOU know Nosler


Adam