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This Match Grade load brings competition-grade accuracy to the .28 Nosler cartridge. Built around Nosler's 168-grain Custom Competition HPBT bullet and premium Nosler brass, every aspect of production is controlled to minimize shot-to-shot variables. The result is ammunition that performs more like carefully developed handloads than factory loads.
Each component receives detailed attention before assembly. Nosler brass gets checked for correct length, neck-sized, chamfered, and inspected for flash hole alignment. Powder charges are meticulously weighed to tight tolerances. Once assembled, every round is visually inspected and polished. This multi-stage quality control process is what separates Match Grade ammunition from standard factory offerings.
The Custom Competition HPBT uses a small meplat hollow point combined with a pronounced boat-tail design. This geometry reduces drag while maintaining consistent flight characteristics across a wide velocity range. The result is ammunition that prints tight groups and resists wind deflection at distance. At 3075 fps muzzle velocity with 3542 ft-lbs of energy, this load produces the flat trajectory expected from the .28 Nosler.
This ammunition is engineered for shooters who care about consistency. Whether you're developing loads for competition, fine-tuning a precision rifle's potential, or putting together data for long-range target shooting, Match Grade ammunition removes ammunition as a variable. The brass is reloadable, boxer-primed, and non-corrosive, which matters if you plan to reload or want long-term storage reliability. Twenty rounds per box means you get quality over quantity, which aligns with how serious precision shooters approach their ammunition selection.
Match Grade ammunition goes through significantly more quality control steps. Every piece of brass is checked and prepared to exacting standards, powder charges are individually weighed, and finished rounds are visually inspected and polished. This process takes much longer than standard production but results in the consistency needed for competitive shooting and precision long-range work.
While Match Grade ammo performs reliably, the 168gr Custom Competition bullet is optimized for target and competition shooting rather than hunting. The bullet isn't designed for controlled expansion on game animals. For hunting applications, Nosler offers Trophy Grade loads with suitable hunting bullets like Partitions and AccuBonds.
Yes. The brass is boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and comes from Nosler's premium production line, making it excellent for reloading. Many precision shooters specifically seek out Nosler Match Grade ammunition for its quality brass, which performs well through multiple reloading cycles.
The .28 Nosler delivers high-velocity, flat-trajectory performance suitable for extended-range shooting. It maintains excellent energy retention at distance and resists wind drift due to the high ballistic coefficient of 7mm projectiles. The cartridge compares favorably to the 7mm Remington Magnum and offers strong performance at 800+ yard distances.
| Caliber/Gauge | .28 Nosler |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 4.15 |
| Grains | 168 gr |
| Length | 6.3500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 51287 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.66 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 054041512879 |
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