Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.17 kg
- Introduced
- 2018
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon is a lightweight precision bolt-action rifle featuring a Proof Research carbon-fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel in a Sendero contour, paired with Nosler's proprietary M48 action. At just 3.2 kg (7 lbs), the rifle achieves remarkable weight savings through the carbon fiber barrel technology, which reduces barrel weight by up to 50% compared to an equivalent steel barrel while improving heat dissipation and maintaining exceptional accuracy. The 26-inch barrel with 1:9-inch right-hand twist and 5/8-24 threaded muzzle is paired with a Timney trigger for a crisp, consistent pull. The Manners MCS-T Elite Tac stock with Elite Midnight Camo finish provides a rigid, ergonomic platform with adjustable cheek piece for optimal scope alignment. Available in cartridges ranging from 6.5 Creedmoor to .300 Winchester Magnum, with the distinctive .28 Nosler offering a unique combination of flat trajectory and retained energy at extreme distances.
Nosler, the company that revolutionized bullet design with the Partition bullet in 1948, brought their ammunition expertise full circle with the M48 Long Range Carbon. The rifle pairs their proprietary .28 Nosler cartridge with Proof Research's cutting-edge carbon fiber barrel technology, creating a precision rifle light enough for mountain hunting that shoots flat enough for extreme long-range competition.
The Proof Research carbon fiber barrel weighs just 1.47 kg (3 lbs 4 oz) for the 26-inch length. The .28 Nosler cartridge, designed by the manufacturer, is the fastest commercial 7mm cartridge available with a useable case capacity of 93 grains of water. MSRP approximately $3,300-$3,500.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Nosler, Inc.
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2018
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Overall length
- 1219 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.17 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 3.40 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 13.3 N
- Capacity
- 4
- Magazine
- Internal
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel
- Stock
- Composite tactical
- Finish
- Sniper gray cerakote
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 860 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3115 J
- Effective range
- 1000 m
- Maximum range
- 4500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Free floating barrel
Threaded barrel
Carbon fiber barrel
Proof research barrel
Match grade barrel
Adjustable cheek piece
Timney trigger
Picatinny rail- Lightweight design
Manners stock
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 40 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 3.17 kg | 4.48 kg | Lighter than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 41 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 1219 mm | 1118 mm | Among the longest tenth |
| Barrel lengthAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 660 mm | 610 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 4 | 10 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon
How much does the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon weigh?
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon weighs 3.17 kg (7.00 lb) empty and 3.40 kg (7.50 lb) loaded. It is the 6th lightest of 40 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles in the catalogue.
What caliber is the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon?
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .28 Nosler, and .300 Winchester Magnum.
How many rounds does the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon hold?
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon holds 4 rounds, fed from an internal magazine.
How long is the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon?
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon is 1219 mm (48.0 in) long overall, with a 660 mm (26.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon?
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon is made by Nosler, Inc. (United States).
When was the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon introduced?
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon was introduced in 2018.
How does the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon operate?
The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
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