rifle · bolt-action | United States
| Caliber | 28 Nosler |
|---|---|
| Barrel | 660 mm (26.0 in) |
| Weight | 2858 g (100.8 oz, manufacturer figure) |
| Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Action | bolt-action |
| Manufacturer | Browning |
| Country | United States |
The Browning X-Bolt Speed .28 Nosler is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 28 Nosler, built by Browning in United States. From its 660 mm (26.0 in) barrel, Hornady 162 ELD-X® Precision Hunter® (162 gr SP) leaves the muzzle at about 3175 fps (968 m/s). Zeroed at 100 m, the bullet drops 78 mm by 200 m with 3910 J (2884 ft-lb) left. At the muzzle that is enough to defeat Drywall, Plate Glass, Pine Wood, Brick and Kevlar NIJ IIIA, and not enough for AR500 Steel. It feeds from a 3-round magazine.
Computed by the BallisticEngine engine for this barrel length, zeroed at 100 m, 15 °C, sea level, no wind.
| Distance | Drop | Velocity | Energy | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 0 mm | 914 m/s | 4387 J | 0.11 s |
| 200 m | -78 mm | 863 m/s | 3910 J | 0.22 s |
| 300 m | -287 mm | 814 m/s | 3475 J | 0.34 s |
| 500 m | -1172 mm | 720 m/s | 2721 J | 0.60 s |
Against a semi-infinite block of each material, with Hornady 162 ELD-X® Precision Hunter® at the muzzle. The verdict compares the depth reached against a realistic barrier thickness.
| Material | Verdict | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall (½") | ✓ Full penetration | 450 mm |
| Plate Glass (¼") | ✓ Full penetration | 44 mm |
| Pine Wood (1") | ✓ Full penetration | 494 mm |
| Brick (4") | ✓ Full penetration | 301 mm |
| AR500 Steel (⅜") | ✗ Stopped | 6 mm |
| Kevlar NIJ IIIA | ✓ Full penetration | 25 mm |
| Load | Mass | Velocity | Type | BC (G1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Federal Terminal Ascent, 28 Nosler, 155 Grain, Terminal Ascent, 3200 fps | 155 gr | 3200 fps (975 m/s) | SP | 0.586 |
| Hornady Hornady 28 Nosler 162 ELD-X® Precision Hunter® | 162 gr | 3175 fps (968 m/s) | SP | 0.631 |
| Nosler Nosler 28 Nosler 160gr Trophy Grade AccuBond | 160 gr | 3200 fps (975 m/s) | SP | 0.531 |
| Nosler Nosler 28 Nosler 175gr AccuBond Long Range | 175 gr | 3125 fps (953 m/s) | SP | 0.648 |
| Nosler Nosler 28 Nosler 185gr Match Grade HPBT | 185 gr | 3000 fps (914 m/s) | BTHP | 0.670 |
| Winchester Winchester 28 Nosler 139gr Tipped Solid Copper BXS Copper Expansion | 139 gr | 3350 fps (1021 m/s) | HP | 0.486 |
| Winchester Winchester 28 Nosler 140gr Polymer Tip Max Point | 140 gr | 3315 fps (1010 m/s) | HP | 0.484 |
| Winchester Winchester 28 Nosler 150gr Copper Extreme Point Copper Impact | 150 gr | 3250 fps (991 m/s) | HP | 0.478 |
| Winchester Winchester 28 Nosler 160gr Sierra® Tipped MatchKing® Long Range Pro | 160 gr | 3200 fps (975 m/s) | BTHP | 0.600 |
| Winchester Winchester 28 Nosler 175gr Plated Soft Point Silver Series | 175 gr | 3100 fps (945 m/s) | SP | 0.426 |
10 loads available in 28 Nosler.