Nosler Announces Limited Edition M48 Independence Day Rifle

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posted on June 22, 2017
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Nosler has announced that it will release a small run of 25 Limited Edition Model 48 Independence Day Rifles that will feature distinct and patriotic features.

Chambered in .22 Nosler and featuring a Kryptek Highlander dipped synthetic stock and threaded muzzle, the special edition rifle will be ready for a brake or suppressor. It has a laser-engraved floorplate that reads "We the People" and sports an American flag.

Nosler's M48 action is designed to provide a rigid platform and top-of-the-line accuracy. The bolt rides smoothly on precisely machined action rails, while the front of the receiver is faced square to true up with the mirror-smooth, match-grade 24-inch stainless steel barrel.

Specifications Include:

• Nosler Model 48 Custom Action
• Stainless Match Grade 24" Barrel
• Glass & Aluminum Pillar Bedding
• Hinged Floorplate
• 2-Position Rocker Safety
• Timney Trigger
• Cerakote All-Weather Finish
• Guaranteed M.O.A. Accuracy with prescribed Nosler Ammunition
• 1/2-28 Threaded Muzzle (Protective cap included)

The rifles will ship with an MSRP of $1,995.

For more information, go to Nosler.com.

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