NRA Gun of the Week: Nosler M48 Liberty Rifle

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posted on May 23, 2016
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The Nosler Model 48 Liberty rifle is a traditional, fairly lightweight bolt-action that's meant to join hunters in the harshest locations on Earth. Want to know more? American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz takes a closer look in this latest edition of NRA's Gun of the Week.

Technical 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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