I'm toying with the idea of buying a NULA 30-06 and just seeing if anyone out there has one they might sell. Will probably have to sell a few of my own before I buy. Let me know what you have.
Thanks. John
Chit or get off the pot. What, exactly, are you waiting for.
Hoping to find a used NULA in a certain chambering is going to be a tough way to go I’d think. Maybe just order one NOW and start selling guns (and a kidney) to pay it off.
Good luck in your search for a NULA. You might want to consider looking for a early production Forbes. I've had ULAs and currently have 2 2012 production Forbes. Mighty close in quality and less $$. Early ones seem to have been done right.
Just a thought.
Good advice, Carlos. There is a 2014 model Forbes 30-06 on Gunbroker now. Way cheaper than a NULA.
If you are open to something other than the nula, just go full stainless and get a Fieldcraft.
Then you only have to sell half a kidney ... :-)
I'm deciding between getting a Nula or having a lightweight rifle built off a pre-64 action I have. I just haven't decided which way to go yet.
If you decide to have a custom built off a Winchester 70 action, I would recommend Matt at Stewart rifles. He just did one for me in 35 whelen on a Kreiger #3 and did a fantastic job! Tremendous service
I still have my kidneys too!!
What did your rifle end up weighing?
i am thinking pre 64 and lightweight dont go together....if you are looking to save a few dollars and end up with a very close rifle to the NULA buy a used forbes and send it to Melvin and have him re do .....new barrel,bedding,paint and reblue the action....depending on how much you get the rifle for you would be around 1800-2000
That's kind of my thought also, Gene. Hence maybe a Nula. I'm just not sure how light they could get a 30-06 with a pre-64 action.
I’d look hard a the model 92 cooper backcountry
What 257 said. I have a LH Forbes in .280AI that shoot very well. I am on the hunt for another one, long action left hand, .30-06 bolt face.
The early Forbes I got from a member here on The Fire shoots lights out. He even gave me his load information. Just a super rifle! Good luck in your search. There's alot of good solid advice on here.
I received my nula 30/06 about a month ago. It is a shooter. You would not be disappointed if you decide on a nula.
I personally wouldn't chance the possible problems with a NULA. Melvin's age,employee problems,etc,etc,would keep away. I wish the man well but I think Barrett is doing a better job with Melvin's concept.
I have a very early Forbes 270. I once gave Melvin the serial numbers and he said he could have possibly built it himself. Doesn't really matter since it couldn't possibly shoot better. I think it would be a true 1/2 moa gun with the load it likes if the shooter were up to it. I'll just say that I've shot more 1/2 moa groups than not with it. That said,I haven't had it long and have only a few hundred through it,and I haven't taken it past 200 yards. It weighs right at 7 lbs with a Swaro Z5 and Talley's.
The one criticism I would have is the safety.I have the 2 position ,3 function of the NULA. It locks the bolt and I like that,but it's just jankey. It doesn't feel like a precision instrument to me. It reminds me of grandpa's old stick shift. A little movement all around, but you can still find the spot if you are reasonably competent.
The Barrett Fieldcraft is the way to go.I wish Barrett had designed a simple and good,bolt locking safety,but it's not really and issue,I don't think,unless you perhaps drag your gun behind you.I don't see any issue I would have with it,the way I use my equipment. I wish the bolt locked,but no big deal.
Thanks for all the good info.