I got my gun back in July but ended up sending it in to have a few minor cosmetic issues with the action touched up, had it repainted while it was there. The original paint job just came out too light, was entirely my fault as Melvin's painter pretty much exactly followed the paint chips I sent in. Love how it turned out.
I agree - Melvin's classic striped pattern, which he calls woodland camo, is excellent. I decided to go with a sort of desert version of that. sig888 the photo you posted looks like a stock photo from the NULA website, would you happen to have a photo of Skane's rifle, or a link to the thread?
It sure is hard to find a good range - hard to find one that's been designed well, maintained well and visited by people who clean up after themselves and take care of the facility. I'm lucky to be a member of the range I am, and some of you may have visited it if you've ever been to the SHOT show range days. I joined back in 2007, then left town for a year and re-joined. Good thing I joined when I did because there haven't been open memberships available to the public now for a few years.
George, how would you say your Rifles Inc compares with a NULA in weight, balance and ergos? Built on a Rem. 7 or 700?
Good tip on getting multiple paint chips from the hardware store, Tejano. I was thinking of doing the same just in case I ever need to have it re-painted down the road sometime. Maybe I'll triple up on the chips while I'm at it. I called Melvin earlier this week and it's exactly what he recommended.
This Is over a year later, but my Rifles Inc Lightweight Strata .284 on a 700 SA was I think about 5 3/4 lbs initially. Scoped, slung, and with a magazine full, it was well under 7 lbs, depending on mounts and scope (I’ve mounted several). It has been a very accurate rifle with its 23” barrel and the long box allowing 2.95” OAL. for the loaded 284 Win cartridge.
I did add the PTG bolt which was somewhat heavier. I cannot relate to a NULA never having had one. However, this very light 284 has fired several less than .6 MOA groups at 400 yards, which at the time I accepted as the maximum ethical range on game for me. It’s been a very serviceable rifle for me.
7mm-08, but considered 284 as well. When I placed my order Hornady 284 brass was available, as were dies. But both are hard to come by now.
Peterson and Lapua make 284 brass and it hasn’t been hard to find lately. I used my NULA 284 to take a nice 5x5 bull 1st rifle in Colorado. Great performance and easy to carry. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the 708 just as much, I just couldn’t resist the 284 in a NULA.
284 was very tempting for sure, classic NULA chambering. My decision to go with 7mm-08 instead was one of practicality - components and ammo more available, also I have a Howa alpine in 7mm-08 that can serve as a nice backup/loaner rifle.
284 is cool and was very tempting though.
And speaking of tempting, I toy with the idea of ordering a second NULA in 223 or maybe 6.5 grendel. Fern camo in maple leaf colors could be fun. I'd probably piss Melvin off by asking for a threaded muzzle on that one.
Ohh yeah, I like that! Going to copy you on that one! I don’t have a NULA, but my boys kimber Hunter in desert tan and stainless barrel. might look wicked with the silver web.
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.