Are there any disadvantages to an "ultralight"rifle?
#11
I have one of his first 50 NULA muzzle loaders on a model 20 action and a 275gr bullet at 2300 fps actually isnt that bad. The standard Timney trigger is outstanding and tolerances are fantastic. The bare stock weighs 1lb. Mine ready to hunt is right at 7lbs with a sling and scope.
Nosler IIRC uses his actions for testing IIRC too. They are extremely strong for their weight. I would call him too. He nearly always answers the phone.
Nosler IIRC uses his actions for testing IIRC too. They are extremely strong for their weight. I would call him too. He nearly always answers the phone.
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 204
Felt recoil will be the worst draw back. Second thing I could see would be if you like shooting at the range a lot then you would have issues with the barrel heating up. I have shot my friend's featherweight 30-06 with 220gr bullets and also shot them in a standard weight. The featherweight felt like I was shooting a single shot 10ga with heavy 3.5" duck/geese load. I am not very recoil sensitive and I do prefer light weight rifles. I sold my Remington Sendero in 300WM because it was to heavy. I now have a Model 7 in .350 Rem Mag. Gun without scope is 6lb. With scope and sling I am now around 7.5lb loaded. A bit less than the 10lb+ Sendero. Recoil is a little stiffer with the .350RM but it doesn't really bother me.
#14
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Northeast Texas
Posts: 442
Had a chance to call New Ultra Light Arms today and talk to Melvin Forbes.
Don't know if I've ever spoken with someone who had as much confidence in their product as him.
He said one of the biggest reasons his rifles shoot just about any bullet weight into a ragged hole in the target is their bedding process. They full length bed the stock with the action and barrel.
He just seemed like a no nonsense man of his word. This guy just might get my business soon.
Don't know if I've ever spoken with someone who had as much confidence in their product as him.
He said one of the biggest reasons his rifles shoot just about any bullet weight into a ragged hole in the target is their bedding process. They full length bed the stock with the action and barrel.
He just seemed like a no nonsense man of his word. This guy just might get my business soon.
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
I hate short, light weight rifles if for no other reason then the muzzleblast...I've already got ringing in the ears and a rifle with less than a 22 inch barrel will light you up...When I had my .243 rebarreled I went with a 24 inch tube for this reason...
Now, I'm 6ft 5 and weigh 240 so a standard sized bolt action feels like a light weight to me...
Now, I'm 6ft 5 and weigh 240 so a standard sized bolt action feels like a light weight to me...
#16
I hate short, light weight rifles if for no other reason then the muzzleblast...I've already got ringing in the ears and a rifle with less than a 22 inch barrel will light you up...When I had my .243 rebarreled I went with a 24 inch tube for this reason...
Now, I'm 6ft 5 and weigh 240 so a standard sized bolt action feels like a light weight to me...
Now, I'm 6ft 5 and weigh 240 so a standard sized bolt action feels like a light weight to me...
#17
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Northeast Texas
Posts: 442
I'm not a fan of super short barrels either. In NULA rifles, light weight doesn't mean short barreled. I would have mine built with a 24" barrel, and it still has a finished weight of about 5 1/4lbs. without scope
#18
Recoil wise, even with the 270/280/30-06 class of cartridges in the Montana, you aren't going to have any problem firing it unless you are just a total mommas boy or have a medical condition. If you have a recoil fear I can fix that, "procure" Mossberg 835 and go buy 2 ten count boxes of 2oz 3.5" turkey loads. Then go fire ALL of them in less than 15 minutes. PROBLEM SOLVED. You'll pick up your deer rifle and think, "MAN this thing shoots as sweet as a 243 auto"!
HL