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First Look: Wilson Combat New NULA Bolt Action Rifle
Published by
David Lane
8 months ago
NEW from Wilson Combat comes an ultra lightweight bolt action hunting rifle! With no expense spared in developing this new generation of NULA bolt action rifles, Wilson Combat is building on Melvin Forbes’ design and improving it with modern materials and manfuacuring.
The NULA™ bolt action rifle provides an advantage for any hunter due to its lightweight design and extreme accuracy, giving hunters confidence that their shot will be on target every time. The lightweight construction of this rifle makes it easy to maneuver in the field. Whether you’re hunting big game or small varmints, this bolt action rifle provides the accuracy and dependability needed to get your trophy quickly and cleanly.
This top-of-the-line rifle boasts many premium features that experienced hunters will appreciate, including a precision Wilson Combat 416R stainless honed and double stress relieved button rifled barrel, a Timney Elite Hunter trigger that offers a smooth 2.75 to 3.25-pound trigger pull, and a receiver fully machined and EDM cut from 4140 bar stock. All are encased in a unique ultra-lightweight carbon fiber stock that includes reinforced receiver walls for added strength without adding weight.
Current caliber offerings include .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .358 Winchester, with many more coming soon.
Features
Base price: $3,295
Lightweight: 4 lb. 15 oz to 5 lb. 4oz (depending on caliber and barrel length)
Timney Elite Hunter Trigger (2.75#-3.25#) Safety locks the bolt closed when on safe
8-40 Scope Base Torx Screws
Aluminum hinged floorplate with positive latch inside the trigger guard
Lightweight carbon fiber stock with Pachmayr 1″ Decelerator recoil pad and Nitride coated sling studs
Receiver machined and EDM cut from 4140 barstock with Armorlube DLC coating
Bolt fully machined from 4340 barstock
Button rifled Wilson Combat 416R stainless barrel, honed and double stress relieved
5/8″x24 barrel threads with a nitride coated thread protector
Corrosion resistant 17-7 stainless springs
Available Calibers and Barrel Lengths .243 Winchester 20″ and 22″ (1-10 Twist) 6.5 Creedmoor 20″ and 22″ (1-8 Twist) 7mm08 Remington 20″ (1-9 Twist) .308 Winchester 16.25″ and 20″ (1-11.25 Twist) .358 Winchester 16.25″ and 20″ (1-14 Twist)
Specifications
Weight: 5 Lb. 4 oz (.308 Winchester, 20″ barrel model)
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David Lane is the Online Editor for RECOIL Magazine. Starting his journey in shooting sports at a young age, he has made his passion into his living. When not writing about firearms and educating new shooters, David is normally competing in 2-Gun, NRL22, PRS, PCSL, or any other shooting sport found in the desert of Arizona.