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I just shot today a Colt Light that was Melvinized. Shot some factory Hornady American Whitetail 139 gr interlocks ( 270 ). 3/4" easily at 100 off bags. I have several of Mr. Forbes reworks. All are real shooters. A fine gentleman that thought outside the box and made it work! I hope he keeps going for many years.
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I got the 300 win mag Nula love the rifle but found Melvin could be grochey at times. Pleasant some days onery other days. I am sure he gets tired of the same old questions? Would i order another one yes.
With the Nula in 300 for my big game and a custom Ruger M77in a 257 AI for Blacktail and varmits do not know what other caliber's i need.
I have a 6.5 Creed that just sits in the safe as the other two do what i need done.
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Also, I bought that .270 of yours cheap about a decade ago. Somebody had floated it at some point and someone posted it on here saying it wouldn’t shoot. I sent it back to Melvin and he repainted the stock and bedded it and turned it into an absolute tack driver. Melvin said he had a paint idea he thought I would like. My favorite NULA paint job ever. Can you share a photo of your rifle's paint job ? Thanks Hal
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he is 75 at some point i am sure he gets tired of some ones bs as we all do
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Thanks for the all the replies. I’ve owned two NULA rifles prior to now; a 257wby with a #2 contour that I kick myself for selling everyday, snd a 270wby that is collecting dust in the back of my gun safe. I’ve shot both rifles, and the 270wby with a #2-1/2 contour is an absolute tack driver. The .257wby shot well under 1/2” too but I decided to hang onto the 270wby knowing it would get shot. I contacted Melvin today and he will be putting a new #2 contour 24” .257wby barrel on my current 270wby.
As for the 284win, I’ve got my basis covered now with a #2 stainless Douglas @ 22”. Said and done, now the wait begins once I send the 270wby back.
Great choice, congrats
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Given current projectile technology, then a look back at where we came from, I'd not build/barrel anything in .224, 6MM, 6.5MM, or 7MM that WASN'T 1:7" as it sure doesn't seem like any projectile manufacturers are R&Ding new stuff with an eye towards SAAMI or slower twist rates.
Choose whatever rifle/builder, brass vessel, and bbl taper that tickles your fancy but stack the odds in your favor regarding twist-rate and future projectiles.
I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.
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I sold some stuff this fall to call and build the same project….I’ll be going with a 1;9” #2 @ 22” classic paint! I’ve always wanted one and st some point this guy won’t be doing this anymore and I’ll wish I’d jumped aboard…considering the price bog stock r700, m70’s. Fieldcrafts (if you csn find one)…these are all selling for crazy prices it’s not too much more coin to get one from Melvin!
I’ll probably be getting a 1;8” 22-250 ai if he’ll do it…. Love the timeless simplicity and prudent features;)
If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again
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