Nosler M48 LA

The History of Nosler

Nosler is an American company, primarily known for their high-quality bullet production. It was established in 1948 by John Amos Nosler who got the inspiration for the company from a bad hunting experience in 1946 that led him to design a bullet that could expand efficiently at various impact velocities while maintaining its structure. The innovation resulted in the development of the first Partition bullet, tested in 1947. Following his experimentation with the design, John decided on a dual-core design which he started using in his personal hunting soon after.

By 1948, this led to the start of a Bullet Company in Ashland, Oregon. As the years progressed, the company expanded its production facilities, and by 1969, the Nosler Partition Bullet Co. transitioned its name to Nosler Bullets, Inc. Bullet production remained at the core of the company's business, leading to the introduction of several products like the Zipedo, Solid Base, and Ballistic Tip bullets. In 1990, another rebranding occurred, renaming the company to Nosler Inc. They also engaged in business collaborations, such as the partnership with Winchester in 1997 which led to the creation of Combined Technology® (CT®) bullets.

In 2004 the company created the Nosler Custom brand, and two years later, in 2006, they launched their first rifle, the Model 48. While the company primarily continued to put its focus on bullets production, their product line expanded significantly. As of 2023 their offer consists of various sorts of ammunition, bullets, cases, suppressors, firearms and more. Furthermore, in the recent years leading up to 2023, Nosler also added limited edition and semi-custom-built rifles to their offer.

Nosler M48 LA Rifle Review

The M48 LA is a longer version of a bolt action, push feed rifle made by Nosler. The company first introduced the M48 in 2006. It comes with an ultra-lightweight stock which is made of carbon fiber, featuring a sporter-style cheekpiece and a soft rubber recoil pad. Contrary to the M48 SA model, the LA versions come with a longer, 660 mm (26-inch) barrel. The action houses a vent-body bolt with six shallow flutes and two locking lugs that lock up securely with the action housing.

The M48 LA uses a large claw extractor and plunger ejector system for round ejection. Like the SA version, the LA rifle is equipped with a Timney adjustable trigger assembly, preset at a factory pull weight of approximately 1360 g (3 lbs). A two-position safety system, in the form of a lever, is located on the rear upper end of the receiver, behind the bolt handle. The forward position activates the firing mechanism, and the rear position ensures the rifle is on "Safe". The bolt release knob is located on the left side of the receiver. Additionally, the rifle features a top-loading 3- or 4-round internal box magazine accessible through the hinged floor plate.

All external metal surfaces on the rifle are coated with the NIC Industries Cerakote™ finish. Given the widespread use of Remington 700 bases, the M48 LA was designed to accommodate any two-piece model 700 bases, offering users a range of scope mount options.

Nosler M48 LA, chambered for .30 Nosler

Figure 1: Nosler M48 LA, chambered for .30 Nosler (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/nosler-custom-rifles/nosler---m48-long-range----30-nosler.cfm?gun_id=101166661)

Nosler M48 LA Calibers

The rifle cambered for the following calibers:

.26 Nosler
.27 Nosler
.28 Nosler
.300 Win. Mag.
.30 Nosler
.33 Nosler

Nosler M48 LA Variants

Nosler M48 LA Long-Range Carbon Camo
Nosler M48 LA Long-Range Heritage

The receiver of Nosler M48 LA comes with four drilled and tapped holes that can be used for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes in the front and two in the rear end of the receiver. Due to the popularity of the Remington 700 mounting surface, the Nosler M48 LA models have two-piece bases interchangeable with Remington 700 rifles.

The receiver of Nosler M48 LA, chambered for .30 Nosler

Figure 2: The receiver of Nosler M48 LA, chambered for .30 Nosler (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/nosler-custom-rifles/nosler---m48-long-range----30-nosler.cfm?gun_id=101166661)

Nosler M48 LA

A: 21.9 mm

B: ?

C: 15.3 mm

BHU: 2.9 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R51

R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Nosler M48 LA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Nosler M48 LA

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Nosler M48 LA. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Nosler M48 LA

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Nosler M48 LA. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Nosler M48 LA are:

Bergara B14 SA
Bergara Premier rifles – SA
Remington 722
Remington 40x SA
Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier rifles – LA
Remington 700 LA
Remington 700 SA
Remington 78 LA
Remington 78 SA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x LA
Remington 40-XB
Haenel Jaeger 10
Sauer 100
Sauer 101
Mauser M18
Mauser M94 (1994)
Mauser 96 (Serial number < 12000)
Nosler M48 SA
Howa 1500 LA
Howa 1500 SA
Howa 1500 mini
CZ 600 Lux Long
CZ 600 Lux Medium
CZ 600 Range Long
CZ 600 Range Medium
CZ 550 Scandinavia
CZ 600 Lux Mini
CZ 600 Range Mini
Sabatti 870
Sabatti Tactical SA
Sabatti pre-2017 Compact Scout LA
Sabatti TLD
Sabatti Tactical EVO
Sabatti Rover Traqueur
McMillan G30 LA
McMillan G30 SA
Franchi Horizon LA
Franchi Horizon SA
BSA Repetierer
BRNO Scandinavian
Churchill Highlander
Howa 1500 LA
Howa 1500 SA
Howa 1500 Mini

Unfortunately, we couldn't determine the exact center spread (B distance) between the mounting holes for the Nosler M48 LA. If you have this rifle and can provide this detail, please reach out to us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Best Scope Mounts for Nosler M48 LA

Fixed Scope Mounts for Nosler M48 LA

If you are planning on mostly using one scope on the same rifle, this two-piece aluminum mounting solution manufactured by the American manufacturer Talley is one of the suitable options. Although the name suggests they are primarily suitable for Remington 700 rifles, they will fit perfectly on the Nosler M48 LA as the rifles have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Nosler M48 LA

This two-piece detachable mounting system manufactured by the Croatian company Rusan made of high-quality steel allows for swift changes between different optics and comes with a ten-year warranty. Is it a suitable scope mounting solution for your Nosler M48 LA.

Picatinny Rails for Nosler M48 LA

Picatinny rails offer durability and a wide array of mounting choices. The aluminum Picatinny from Warne, an American company, comes with a ten-year warranty and matches the mounting surface of the Nosler M48 LA.

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