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I know some folks who would comprimise the air holding abilities of those tires in a similar situation.

pwrguy, is right on the money. Burning out barrels is a very real thing! This new cartridge will certainly have a shorter life span than a one similar to a .308. A barrel "burning out" is really only refering to the throat (where the bullet initially contacts the rifling) being eroded by the intense focusing of hot gases being forced through a cartridge neck. And the resulting loss in accuracy, as the eroded throat progressively gets worse at starting the bullet down the barrel consistently. This process can be speeded up by things like; high pressured, over bore cartridges (big powder capacity to neck diameter ratio), continuing to shoot an extremely hot barrel, or double base powders like RE-17. One thing is for sure. The performance that comes from shooting high ballistic coefficient, heavy for caliber bullets at blistering speed is down right awesome. That performance comes at a price. I wouldnt be surprised if this 26 Nolser started losing its ability to shoot small groups at around 1500 rounds or slightly less. Some folks might shoot a couple boxes a year and take them decades to hit 1500 rounds. Others shooting long range competions would reach 1500 easily in one season. My passion is hunting. Hunting and being able to place a bullet in the vitals at long distances. In preperation to do that, I shoot year round. It may take me one, two, or three years to wear the barrel (throat) out on a blazing fast hunting rifle, but it will. In order to keep my standard of accuracy at any distance up, I would require a new barrel. Or a rechambering to clean up the throat. = more $$$ Instead I prefer one of the many consistent cartridges that launch bullets at moderate speeds, subject to less throat erosion. The turrets on a good scope are repeatable and long distance hits can be precisely calculated, eliminating the need for uber-magnums to compensate for range. Hope I didnt high jack the thread. Just wanted to provide a little understanding on the "barrel burner" subject. Bottom Lines- #1 If you don't re-load or shoot a ton and want a rifle you can zero at 300yds and hold on deer size fur all the way out to 450 yds the 26 Nosler will be the ticket. Good luck finding ammo! We are still waiting on these elusive Accubond Long Range bullets they promised a long time ago. #2 The abilities or lack thereof of the person pulling the trigger will far outweigh any perceived advantage of a lightning fast bullet. Practice!

Thanks fellas, hopin to leave debt free and begin saving for a pair of Swaro 12 ELs when I get back. Hog, there is no substitute for an accurate rifle and good glass!

Reduced. Scope and tripod $1400.

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Thanks for sharing those pics! Must of been a great day on that ridge.

No thank you. Package is SPF tomorrow.

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I will be carrying this rifle with me through Phoenix on my way to Globe this weekend if that helps anyone interested. Thanks. lowered to $1400

I will carry this rifle with me through Phoenix on my way to Globe this weekend if that helps anyone. Thanks.

I'd be ok with you buying. On the other hand there is almost no recoil. Be a great gun for a lady to shoot off the bench at some serious disance.

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Still for sale. I'll be passing through the Phoenix and Globe areas this weekend. Thanks.

Yes, but only if someone buys the rifle and isnt interested in the dies.

Probably not but send me a PM if you want. Thanks.

Whole package sold "pending meeting and payment". Thanks for all the interest. Lots of good people on this site!

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Sold "Pending meeting and payment" Thanks.

All PMs returned. Thanks for the interest. Looks like a deal in the works.

Thanks for the offer hog. I think I had better sell it all though.

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