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They're good rifles if they work for you. Personally, I would go Barrett and then ULA/NULA if looking. I had a couple of NULAs that shot OK and several that were spectacular. I had an ULA .270 that may have been the most accurate rifle I ever owned but it did recoil hard for me. All the Barretts I had shot really well. Plus, I liked the bolt stop better than the NULA. If you work a NULA hard from the shoulder, occasionally the bolt will fly out the back of the receiver and you will then have to replace the spring that holds the bolt stop. I came up on on Mausers so can be a little rough working the bolt and have broken 5-6 bolt-stop springs on NULAs.

Ouch! I work a bolt pretty good but I guess I'm swinging a finishing hammer and you're on a sledge!

I knew Wilson wouldn’t be able to resist trying to make something of their own. Glad I got my Melvin right at the end before the change happened.

I’m sure some tactinerds will go crazy for them.

I am just not reading what my Kimber's deliver that they do better. Another 'fire cult?

On the short actions, the 3" mag box can be very beneficial if you load your own in a FC, NULA, or Wilson. You just can't get that with a Montana.

For Fieldcrafts, you've got a barrel twist that gives you a lot of freedom in bullet choices. Montana's (at least previously), not so much. NULA's were made as you wished. Wilson's are limited on twist.

I've had to correct a Montana firing pin issue that would have been very irksome in the field since I wasn't aware of it. Luckily it was on the range.

I've had to correct barreled action alignment in a Montana. Fieldcrafts have been perfectly full length bedded. NULA's were as well. I can't speak to Wilson's but I'm guessing they are individually bedded to the action.

I like and use Montana's, but the Fieldcraft and NULA's have some plus's you just can't get with a Montana.

And those plus's aren't really needed...

At a price but I understand. My 270 Montana and 30-06 Subalpine both shoot well with the "checks" being made and sorted. Minor stuff.

I have 2 NULA’s and my oldest son has 1, I’m glad we got them when we did.

March two years ago I walked into my LGS (small town) and spotted a different looking 22 RF bolt gun. I asked to take a peak and it was a mint NULA. It had a Leupold VX2 3-9X EFR AO rimfire scope on it in Talley LW's. It was a consignment gun that was offered for $1800. It came home in a roundabout way... I have had it out a few times but still playing with ammunition. Looks promising at 50 yards. Sweet little rifle.

On the flip side, Kimbers have some pluses not available for Fieldcraps and NULAs. Higher stock combs, more amibi friendly, lower scope mounts options, safeties that work the way they're supposed to (this is compared to ULA/NULA), lighter bolt throw. Also, Kimber customer service can be a little iffy, but they've been a consistent singular company for the last couple decades for parts and service. NULA (and the whole ULA Colt deal)/Barrett/Outkast, in comparison. Also, Outkast seems to use glossy paint on their stocks, which is certainly a choice.

Boat-Paddle 77’s have a very narrow contact-patch, it’s not very tall either so the recoil gets pretty focused to a small spot.

LBP,
If ya had to choose only one.

NULA or Rifles Inc,Strata?

Ed,

If ya get a chance try some SK Long Range Match in the Nula.

Man that’s a tough question. I would say NULA if Melvin was still younger and running the company. Custom in every way and excellent parts and service.

Currently Rifle Inc. hands down. Uses a Remington 700 which is a great thing for parts availability, also custom in every way.

In all honesty my Strata is more accurate than my NULAs and has some things I prefer like no cheek piece on the stock.

Both are great rifles but if I was ordering today Rifles Inc. hands down. Just remembered if it matters the Wilson NULAs are not available left handed.

Edited to say I’ve heard some folks say Lex Webernick is hard to work with, that was not my experience. He is also the only custom rifle builder I’ve ever dealt with that delivered my rifle ahead of deadline.

Offerings right now:
243
step up .022" and you have:
6.5 cm
step up + .020" and you get:
7MM-08
step up another +.024" and arrive at:
308
The next offering is a full .050" larger, the 350 winchester.
There is an obvious choice for the missing gap, Mr Wilson: The 338 Federal

Got an lefty ULA and a Kimber Montana. Haven't had the opportunity to see advantages one over the other. Just wish there was more things to hunt locally, wish there were hogs around.

What is a 350 Winchester?

Perhaps the Legend?

I didn’t realize the Legend was that popular.

Their website says 358 Winchester anyway.

Like all the the current wilson/nula offerings except the creedmoor, it's just a bastard of the 308. Oh, I see what you did. My mistake, the 358 Winchester