What is trajectory of a 28 Nosler bullet at distance?

Ballistic Overview

The 28 Nosler is a .28 caliber rifle cartridge designed for long-range hunting and target shooting. It features a 0.532-inch diameter bullet and a 62-grain to 160-grain bullet weight range, with velocities reaching 3,000 feet per second. The cartridge’s 62-grain projectile has a ballistic coefficient (BC) of 0.635, while the 160-grain projectile has a BC of 0.555.

Trajectory at Various Distances

Using a ballistic calculator or trajectory software, we can estimate the 28 Nosler’s trajectory at various distances. At 100 yards, the 62-grain bullet will drop approximately -0.5 inches below the line of sight (LOS), while the 160-grain bullet will drop approximately -1.2 inches below the LOS. At 300 yards, the drops increase to -2.2 inches for the 62-grain bullet and -4.1 inches for the 160-grain bullet. At 500 yards, the 62-grain bullet will drop approximately -5.5 inches below the LOS, while the 160-grain bullet will drop approximately -8.5 inches below the LOS.

Compensation Techniques

To accurately compensate for the 28 Nosler’s trajectory, hunters and shooters can use a variety of techniques. One method is to adjust the scope’s elevation dial to account for the bullet’s drop at specific distances. For example, at 500 yards, the 62-grain bullet will require a 5.5-inch elevation adjustment, while the 160-grain bullet will require an 8.5-inch elevation adjustment. Additionally, shooters can use a trajectory chart or ballistic software to determine the exact elevation adjustment required for a given distance and bullet weight.