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I might have an opportunity for a used ULA/NULA at some point here, or to have something built. I’ll probably ditch some other, ‘good’ rifles to get one ‘great’ rifle. Thinking 280AI for all-around, or? Light enough gun to like carrying, good enough stock to not care that it’s so light. Accurate, dependable, and something you want to pick up every day for a deer stand or 5-days in the mountains, for everything short of big bears. Suppressor ready is best idea, but might live without it for the right gun.
Anyhoo, question is: would an ULA/NULA be ‘THE’ rifle for that mindset, or some other build?
Years ago, I apprenticed under a rifle builder….but could never afford something like that. I’ve always bought quality firearms, shot a lot, and have some very good stuff. Honestly, never believed in a ‘need’ for a true custom. Still not sure there is any need. Just have a hankering to have one top tier hunting rifle to wrap up the dance over the next however many years/decades God gives me.
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I'd stay S/A and 8" RPM 7-08,is without peer. Hint..............
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Nula/ULA in 284 Winchester is what is stuck in my mind as being my all around perfect gun. But hard to find and would take selling several others that I might like too much to part with so I still don’t have one.
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I could see the 284. As much as I like the 7-08, the 284/280 offer more with heavier stuff, on game… in my mind. I don’t need heavies and fast twisted barrels for my hunting ranges. I need the occasional heavy in something like a 7 for bigger animals. I’d probably lean 308 over 7-08, as well….if I was stuck on a short action. I could always throw a 7-08 or 308 on my Adirondack action, and live with the mag box, as well. That’d work to some degree, also. I have some rifles I like. There is just a NULA 280 AI around that is starting to temp me. I’m not bent on seeing how much I can stuff in an action to have less bolt cycle or 1/2” in length. I’d rather have an 18-20” barrel for suppressor use on a long action than 22-24” of non threaded on a short action. JMO.
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I've killed a lot of bears and deer with Savage 99's in 284.
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If I weren’t so old and creaky, I’d have a 8” 7-08 barrel fitted to my Heym 98 that’s currently a .308, and go forth and slay…
but I am, so I won’t. It’s a fine thing to contemplate though…. geezer daydreamin’🤔
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If "THE" rifle is a NULA for you, get it. For some, it may be a pre 64 model 70, or even a classic model 70 or a Tikka. To each their own in that department. I'll guarantee the Tikka is going to shoot better, but be a little heavier than a NULA, and cost a schit ton less. I have a lot of "THE" rifles in the safe..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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If you have an 308win Adirondak I'd reckon that is an very good place to be.
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There is just a NULA 280 AI around that is starting to temp me. Can't think of a better one-rifle solution. Go for it!
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When I put together my "nicest" pre 64 M70 a few years back I chose 280 AI, I have no regrets.
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If I were buying (1) "good" rifle, it sure as heck wouldn't be a NULA.
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If there’s no ‘why’, there’s usually no ‘what’.
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If there’s no ‘why’, there’s usually no ‘what’. The OP's trying to figure out what one perfect rifle to buy, and you spew some philosophical bullshit! Oh . . . Wait . . . you are the OP!
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You`re going to get 10 thousand "opinions". None will be the answer you`re looking for. Get what floats the boat, and be happy with it.
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If you don't handload, the 308 is a solid choice with lots of ammo options.
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If there’s no ‘why’, there’s usually no ‘what’. The OP's trying to figure out what one perfect rifle to buy, and you spew some philosophical bullshit! Oh . . . Wait . . . you are the OP! Just read the comments. I’m okay with someone saying to not lean towards a rifle make, but at least tell me ‘why’. I’ve kinda always wanted an ULA/NULA, so that’s part of it. If it’s not that, I’d lean more to something 3-lug, for clearance.
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When I put together my "nicest" pre 64 M70 a few years back I chose 280 AI, I have no regrets. That's my kind of "THE" rifle.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Well, I'm not getting any younger so maybe finding a NULA in the cartridge I want just might be the best option. Since getting a full blown custom these days made the way I would like it is something I just don't think I'd live long enough to happen. The rifle would be based on a commercial Mauser action, most likely an FN. Barrel would be 24" with the original 8.25" twist. Wood would be a fine piece of fancy walnut. The components would be turned over to someone like Darcy Echols, preferably him but if too busy to one, to a builder he might recommend. Did I mention that if that were to happen I probably would not live long enough? PS, I'm currently 85 and fighting my way toward 86. What are the odds?????????????? What cartridge? A 7x57 of course. PJ
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Before you sell a bunch of rifles to fund an ULA/NULA, make sure you handle one. The stocks don't work so well for some people, and the rifles themselves have some idiosyncrasies. Also, you're talking about setting it up for a suppressor and yet also taking it in the mountains - those are two different things and should be two different rifles. A regular 22-24" barrel plus a suppressor kinda sucks for everything. But packing even a shorter barreled rifle with a can up a mountain isn't great either, as it's unnecessary weight and if you're worried about your hearing for a single shot at mountain game, a pair of foam ear plugs is a lot lighter proposition.
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You'd want to be sure you want a very light rifle (if in 280AI, .308) with a blind magazine.
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