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Another Remington clone...
Looks quite good, Shame they will be about 5k by the time they get here.
Couldn't find any specs on weight or twist rates tho
I can't be the only person who saw "Barret Hunting Rifle" and thought that would be an ironic title for a thread about using a .50 cal for pest control....
Plenty of clipson YouTube of 50cal vs goat.. I got bored one evening
Just getting some information from barrett
for the 22-50 you're looking at a 1:7" (177mm) rifling twist and the weight is around 5lbs (2.26 kg)
For the 6.5x55 the rifling twist is 1:8" (203mm) and the weight is around 6lbs (2.72 kg)
Yay, a lefty rifle in a decent looking and sounding rifle.
First thoughts was Kimber 84M with a 700 action
I assume this is the Barrett version of the Forbes 20B and 24B, as Barrett have apparently taken over the manufacturing rights for these rifles from Forbes.
Forbes is no longer in business as I understand it [URL="https://www.facebook.com/Forbes-Rifle-LLC-194186300722761/"], as Titan Machine (which made the the rifles for Forbes) has gone to the wall.
They've obviously made a few changes: the receiver looks a little different and is now stainless (only the barrel was on the Forbes), but the full-length bedding and other Melvin Forbes-inspired features have been retained.
I think Aoraki Ammunition are the new agents for Barrett. Does make you wonder about the morality of the Forbes distributors (NZ Ammunition Co) and local retailers still marketing a $3000+ rifle when the company that makes them has gone belly up.
My son has a Forbes 20B in .308; there's a lot to like about it and it's a tack-driver...but I'd be hesitant taking the plunge now knowing you'll be whistling in the wind for parts or after-sales service.
However I fear the new Barrett Fieldcraft will be no less expensive...
Let's be honest, even parts for a tikka are insane, if you can find them...Quote:
Originally Posted by olesako
Interesting heads up on Titan, looks like my Forbes is now a collectors item that no one will want to collect....Quote:
Originally Posted by olesako
I'll swap you for a remmy 700 to help you outQuote:
Originally Posted by LOC
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I haven't shot a 308 that isn't a tack driverQuote:
Originally Posted by olesako
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Guns NZ has these for under 4k, selected calibers though.
For a Remington...Quote:
Originally Posted by jakewire
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They do 6.5x55, one of the worlds most unpopular calibers according to retailers and importers here.
What's not to like about the 6.5x55, there must be a lot shooters out there that need further education, it's a darn fine accurate caliber that works well on our game and bigger.
So a 4 thousand dollar Remington in 6.5x55....Quote:
Originally Posted by jakewire
Cheaper to give me a grand and rebarrel your ol Remington
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Well I could buy a 4K Howa but Nosler doesn't make the correct caliber
Howa do however.
So, is New Ultralight Arms in business still ?
Forbes was a mass market spinoff, offering off the shelf product, while NULA would build one to your specificaton.
mistake sorry