Nosler has announced the expansion of their bolt action rifle line by introducing the new Model 21 rifle. The core of the M21 rifle is its action which is designed in collaboration with the Mack Brothers of South Dakota. Let’s see what features the new Nosler Model 21 rifle packs.
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Nosler’s press release quotes John Nosler, the President of Nosler Inc., who said:
It’s been nearly two decades since we introduced the very first Nosler rifle on our popular Model 48 platform. From day one, we set out to produce some of the most reliable firearms in the industry and our new Model 21 is no exception. This new firearm marks an exciting expansion of the Nosler® rifle brand, offering an economical option that bridges the gap between standard production assembly rifles and feature-rich customized builds.
The receiver of the new Nosler Model 21 rifle is wire EDM machined, comes with Picatinny rail sections installed and has a self-indexing recoil lug design. The one-piece spiral fluted nitrided bolt is made of 4340 steel and has a 5/6-24 threaded handle. The M21 rifle features a Shilen match-grade barrel with a recessed crown and 1/2×28 or 5/8×24 muzzle threads. The carbon fiber stock is painted with all-weather epoxy style paint and has aluminum pillars, a 1″ recoil pad and a 13.5″ LOP. The rifle comes with a TriggerTech Field model user-adjustable trigger with a pull weight adjustment range of 2.5-5lbs. The extractor and fire control group can be removed without a use of tools.
The Nosler Model 21 rifle is available in two action lengths and with the following chambering options: .22 Nosler, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .26 Nosler, .27 Nosler, .280 Ackley Improved, .28 Nosler, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .30 Nosler, .33 Nosler, .375 H&H Magnum. Depending on the caliber and action size choice, Nosler Model 21 rifles have a magazine capacity of three or four rounds, 22″ or 24″ barrels, an overall length of 41 5/8 to 42 1/2 inches and weigh 6.8-7.1 lbs. The MSRP of all versions of the Nosler Model 21 rifle is $2,495.
Pictures by Nosler Inc., www.nosler.com