NitroX
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| 31/07/19 05:44 PM |
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Re: A discussion on switch barrel rifle systems
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T/C Encore
That is one system for sure. But seems to be limited heavily by mainly handgun type cartridges only.
The Thompson rifle, discontinued, per reports suffered from blowing open when hot cartridges were chambered for it.
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For a dedicated precision system I love the Desert Technology SRS. I’ve had an A1 for several years now and have barrels/bolts in 243, 308, 6.5SAUM, 264WM and 338LM. It’s a very accurate and rugged system, zero repeatability is within 0.1mil when changing barrels. You just log the zero for each barrel and use offsets in your ballistics calculator, no need to reset the zero on the scope. With the Short Action Customs 5.56 conversions it gets even more useful, still need to pick one up. With the new A2 it becomes a legitimate hunting rifle due to the weight loss. Pair an A2 chassis with a Proof Research barrel and you would have a very accurate, compact rifle with a reasonable weight. Barrels are also a plus, many places can spin one up so you are not stuck with a proprietary system like a Blaser.
That is certainly a different one, and actually worth considering for me. One disadvantage might be the appearance. As it looks "military" the idiots might have a problem with it. I've never tested this out myself here, and not sure what the attitudes are.
Worth investigating this system.
Additional barrels are a consideration. Mauser M03 barrels can cost as much or even more than a whole new rifle eg a CZ rifle. And are limited to the proprietory chamberings. Which seem to be more limited now, rather than expanding due to Mausers own policie eg limit more and more what Mauser will offer, instead create new cheapo crap rifle versions, while Blaser brings out more variety.
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Not as easy are some of the PRS action like the Big Horns. The tolerances are tight enough you can buy profit barrels for them so no fitting is required. You do need action and barrel wrenches/vises though. There are also the Savage style nuts, like the Bug Nut, Hat let you run a standard profile barrel. With swappable bolt heads your range of calibers is dictated by action length and bolt diameter.
will look at the PRS. A new system for me as well.
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One of the high end hunting rifle systems I’ve always ogled was the Dakota Arms Traveler. One of these in 338LM and 416R would be a great combination.
I thought Dakota stopped making them? Will have a look. I did like the idea of a Dakota years ago, a Mauser 98 sort of rifle, switch barrel factory available. I went for my Mauser M03 as the second hand price was right at the time.