shoulder length dimension than that of the .30 Nosler. Performance When released, the .26 Nosler was claimed to be the most powerful commercial 6.5 mm cartridge in the world. The .26 Nosler, when loaded with AccuBond Long Range very-low-drag bullets, retains as much velocity at as the .260 Remington produces at the muzzle. Barrel Life The high velocity of the .26 Nosler cartridge has raised concerns about excessive barrel wear, potentially wearing down barrels at a rate faster than that of the similar .264 Winchester Magnum, which itself has a reputation for being a "barrel burner". Specifications The .26 Nosler cartridge specifications have been submitted to SAAMI and a data sheet is currently available. .27 Nosler Nosler adds a new cartridge in 2020, the .27 Nosler. Nosler plans to use a 1:8.5" (216 mm) twist barrel for their M48 rifles chambered in .27 Nosler. Nosler will be offering their complete line of M48 rifles in the .27 Nosler chambering. Initial factory loads will include the AccuBond and the AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) bullets. For handloaders, Nosler will also offer fully prepared Nosler brass, bullets and reloading data for the .27 Nosler. RCBS reloading dies are also currently available for the cartridge. When firing a AccuBond Long Range bullet from a rifle with a barrel, the .27 Nosler has an approximately advantage over the .270 Winchester, about a advantage over the .270 WSM, and about a velocity advantage over the .270 Weatherby. The primary use for the .27 Nosler is hunting. .28 Nosler The .28 Nosler is a 7 mm (.284") caliber, rebated-rim centerfire rifle cartridge designed by Nosler. Introduced in 2015 and approved by SAAMI on January 19, 2015. It is the second cartridge designed by Nosler Background The name .28 Nosler refers to the first two digits in the caliber (0.284 in; 7.2 mm) of the bullets that the cartridge fires and the name of the company which created it. The .28 Nosler is based on the .26 Nosler which was released in 2014. The .28 Nosler shares the same overall cartridge length of as the .26 Nosler which allows it to be chambered in standard-length action. This feature helps weight-conscious sportsmen to lighten their load before venturing into the backcountry. The cases’ overall length also aids in quick follow-up shots, since the bolt throw is shorter than on a magnum action. Four of Nosler's Cartridges the .26 Nosler,