NRA Gun of the Week: Nosler M48 Liberty Rifle

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posted on May 21, 2016
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American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz walks through the many features of the Nosler Model 48 Liberty rifle, a traditional, fairly lightweight bolt-action rifle designed for hunting in harsh conditions. Learn more in this latest NRA Gun of the Week video above.

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Nosler Inc.
Model: M48 Liberty
Action: bolt-action, center-fire
Caliber: .28 Nosler
Receiver: Carbon Steel
Barrel: 26” Pac-Nor, stainless steel
Finish: matte black Cerakote
Rifling: six-groove, 1:9” RH Twist
Stock: Aramid-fiber reinforced composite; aluminum pillar-bedded
Magazine: enclosed, staggered three-round capacity with hinged floorplate
Trigger: adjustable, single-stage; factory set to 2 lb., 11 oz. pull
Sights: none; drilled and tapped for Remington 700-pattern bases
Overall Length: 46”
Weight: 7 lbs., 10 ozs.
MSRP: $1,795

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