| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 18/06/22 06:55 AM |
Re: Gunwerks New Nexus Rifle.. switch barrel,,
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Ripp,
Thanks for posting. That is an interesting, takedown rifle.
It seems that a number of speciality rifles use barrel extensions with replaceable bolt heads which allows light weight. unstressed actions and quick barrel changes.
I am not sure why they selected 20" barrels for the high power cartridges listed. Any thoughts?
Are the barrels carbon fiber wrapped which many high end manufacturers are using to lower weight and improve accuracy by stiffening the barrel? If so, I missed that.
I actually called the earlier this week and visited with a contact I know in the company.. you can choose a 20 or 24" barrel.. The reason I was given and also told when I last attended one of their schools was if you get a 24" barrel and add a 6 to 8" can, many would find that very long and cumbersome ..so the 20" option is available.. When I have trained with them the guns we use in class were always 20" barrels ... however it was shooting the 6.5CM ..Not sure how much velocity one would lose in the 6.5PRC.. I was told 100FPS BUT, I have to believe it would be a bit more than that.. even using just 35fps/in it's closer to 150fps..
YES. barrels are carbon fiber --and all in house.. At one time they had a contract with PROOF but have now gone to ALL built in-house.. Was told it was a supply issue.. have a feeling it was also a competitor issue as Proof offers a very nice rifle as well at a very similar price point..
BTW--the prices shown on the chart usually are including a scope.. either Kahles or Leupold I believe..