Nosler unveils the NOSLERCUSTOM™ Bolt action rifle edition #2 One year after the introduction of the first-ever NoslerCustom Bolt Action Rifle Limited Edition, the folks in Bend, Oregon have followed up the 300 WSM in 2005 with a surprising new caliber—the 280 Ackley Improved. Again limited to just 500 total units, the NoslerCustom Rifle presents an incredible opportunity of performance for the shooter whose passion for accuracy is equal to his passion for fine craftsmanship.

Based on Nosler’s long-standing reputation for producing premium hunting bullets that not only deliver performance on impact, but that are exceedingly accurate, this fine rifle offers a guaranteed accuracy potential of 1/2-inch or better three-shot groups at 100 yards with NoslerCustom 280 Ackley Improved hunting loads with 140 grain Nosler AccuBond® bullets.

The NoslerCustom Rifle is built on a double-square bridge, proprietary design action featuring unique integral scope mount bases that accept Leupold’s field proven QR™ (Quick Release) scope rings. Nosler has integrated a 3-position safety design and Timney adjustable trigger set to a crisp, 3 lb. let-off into the action. The rifle’s classic lines are enhanced by Ted Blackburn-style, one-piece bottom metal/triggerguard.

To maximize accuracy, the NoslerCustom action is mated to a hand-lapped, 24" match grade stainless Match Grade barrel that has been custom chambered for the legendary 280 Ackley Improved cartridge. All metal surfaces on the rifle feature a unique, all-weather ceramic coating that provides a durable, handsome matte finish that is highly resistant to wear and corrosion.

NoslerCustom’s fancy walnut stock with ebony forearm tip and grip cap are hand-bedded to the barreled action for the ultimate presentation of function and beauty. Yet this work of art is also meant to be hunted with—22 lines-per-inch point-pattern checkering for a sure grip in any weather, a shadow-line cheekpiece designed to provide a perfect ‘weld’ of your face to the stock, and a Pachmayr® Decelerator recoil pad for optimum shooting comfort.

The 280 Ackley Improved NoslerCustom rifle is offered complete with a Leupold Custom Shop™ VX®-III 3.5-10x40mm riflescope fitted with a specially designed reticle calibrated to provide 200-500 yard zeroes with 140 grain AccuBond® NoslerCustom™ Ammunition. The scope, mounted in Leupold QR™ rings, bears the same serial number as the rifle, as does the included Kalispell Aluminum airline-approved travel case.

NoslerCustom Limited Edition Rifles are shipped ‘hunt-ready’ with scope mounted, pre-zeroed to offer the shooter a ‘dead-on’ hold out to 500 yards. Two 20 round boxes of new NoslerCustom ammunition, loaded with 140 grain AccuBond® bullets accompany each rifle as does a personal letter of authenticity offering a Money-Back Guarantee of one-half-inch, 3-shot group accuracy. The price of the 2nd Edition rifle is $3,995.

Individually serial numbered from 001 to 500, the owners of last year’s rifles automatically have first right of refusal on the 280 Ackley and subsequent rifles of the same serial number, so calling Nosler soon would be advisable.