Savage introduces a straight pull bolt rifle

[Moonpie]

Sure wouldn’t want to fire steel case ammo in one.
Fouling and case lacquer all back on the locking ball bearings = baaad juju.

 

[Axxe55]

Sure wouldn’t want to fire steel case ammo in one.
Fouling and case lacquer all back on the locking ball bearings = baaad juju.

Even with just fouling, carbon, and oil, I could see regular cleaning being necessary too.

 

[Rhino]

Even with just fouling, carbon, and oil, I could see regular cleaning being necessary too.

But who really is gonna buy this and drop 100 rounds through it in 1 month?

 

[FireInTheWire]

Hmmm....

 

[G O B]

Cool beans! I like new designs, but I am better served by my Saiga-.308. If semi actions are outlawed, i need only plug the gas block and get a bigger bolt handle, and it will be a straight pull 3 lug bolt action.

 

[Texas45]

My straight pull bolt rifle is already 110 yrs old so how is this NEW design.

Swiss built um long ago

Mines been rechambered in 308 and sporterised stock and barrel shortened.
Pd 15.00 for it long ago in a far distant america.


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[Moonpie]

Try

My straight pull bolt rifle is already 110 yrs old so how is this NEW design.

Swiss built um long ago

Mines been rechambered in 308 and sporterised stock and barrel shortened.
Pd 15.00 for it long ago in a far distant america.


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Try mounting an optic on that thing.
Go ahead. We'll wait.

 

[Axxe55]

But who really is gonna buy this and drop 100 rounds through it in 1 month?

You never can tell. Are you assuming some people won't?

Those that will, it could be an issue though.

 

[robertc1024]

That type of lock has been in use in the Fortner action for decades.

That's what I was thinking of! Thanks - I forgot the name.

 

[MTA]

I have a k98 mauser but that doesnt stop me from owning modern bolt guns

 

[Sam Colt]

Blaser R8 FTW.

 

[Kayt00]

You never can tell. Are you assuming some people won't?

Those that will, it could be an issue though.

I'd try, and if it couldn't handle it then it doesn't get to stay. I don't care how accurate it is.

 

[Moonpie]

Blaser R8 FTW.

 

[Charlie]

Blasers are big bucks, aren't they?

 

[TAZ]

Interesting. Near the end he stated aluminum receiver. So lockup now occurs in the barrel vs the receiver. I think that’s what Styer did with the scout project to save some weight. That straight pull will make for a nice update to the scout concept and increase the “handiness” Cooper always talked about.

Wonder if they are going to implement this design into some of their target rifles. Some of those timed PRS/NRL type of competitors may like the straight pull concept.

 

[benenglish]

Blaser R8 FTW.

I dunno.

Of course I don't know because I'm not filthy rich and I don't own them and I haven't shot them. That said, I've had my hands on many Blasers and was always very impressed.

But I was just a little more impressed by the Merkel the first time I laid hands on one.

As far as I'm concerned, the prize for best modern straight-pull centerfire hunting rifle is debatable. For rimfires, though, the choice is easy; it has to be something built on a Fortner. (My apologies to everyone who's still in love with their T-bolt, etc.) Now that Savage has sorta scaled up the Fortner action, it's probably in contention for best value-for-money in this extremely narrow market.

I am becoming more intrigued and that surprises me.

 

[Axxe55]

Blasers are big bucks, aren't they?

Yes, they are!

But they are very well made rifles. Very well made.

 

[Texas45]

Try

Try mounting an optic on that thing.
Go ahead. We'll wait.

Mine has one When I get to the house this evening Ill post a pic. wait will be a couple more hours is all.


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[Texas45]

I have modern BA as well
Just dont see the big tado over these is all

These as well as a couple others.


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[Texas45]

Try

Try mounting an optic on that thing.
Go ahead. We'll wait.

Here ya go

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