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Hey all,
Does anyone know anything more about the new Beretta hunting rifles? Are there any in NZ yet and has anyone had a play?
Looks interesting - interchangeable calibre, straight pull action (they call it linear, assume it's the same thing) and ambi-dextrous bolt without the need for tools
https://www.beretta.com/en/brx1/
Macca
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Looks very slick, none for sale in NZ yet, dunno if beretta NZ has any dealer/demo/training models in country.
Plenty on order.
One store I went into yesterday indicated a suggestion that retail would be in the vicinity of $3999.00 if that's right its a lot of rifle for the $$$
So far just 308, 30-06 and 300win being released.
Oh, I still remember the old days when we were allowed in stores…nowadays we are only allowed to stand at the door and look longingly inside… :oh noes:Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyb
Is this the Rifle that featured in Monday nights RST Hunters Club episode?
No that is the Benelli Lupo, I have just bought 1Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi-adam
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Very Blaser-like.
Yeah not a fan of how much of that rail is floating.
Presume you mean the BRX-1 ?Quote:
Originally Posted by keengunNic
Yeah now you mention it that is a bit odd :o
We have one sample in the country that is waiting Police Arms office approval. These are a very slick rifle with a lot of features.
The retailer was very much incorrect with his retail.
We will be bringing these to market at $2899!
Our first shipment includes a handful of 300win mags and the rest being 308. Our next load should contain 6.5 creedmoor as well. Calibre conversion kits being priced as we speak.
With the delays at the NZ police we would expect to see these on the shelves early next year
Thanks for everyone's input, without seeing it up close, circa $3k would seem like very good value.
Will be keen to get my hands on one for a closer look next year, or the following year depending on AKL's lockdown status [emoji2357]
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No suprises there, great value at that price :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcche171
$2899 will be there retail..
No 30-06 in the mix ? Or was that not one of the current options ?Quote:
Originally Posted by mcche171
Are they like a tikka in that they are all long action to allow for caliber conversion ?
it looks like it will ba available in 9.3x62 at a later stage as well.
30-06 is available but not on initial shipment due to market demand. Our sample is actually a 30-06.
All one length to allow for calibre conversion
Looks interesting, very blaser like, the left/right ability will appeal.
https://youtu.be/OGQe9lztC0o
$2500 in Aust
@mcche171 when you change calibers do you need a new magazine? Also when you finally get your hands on it can we arrange a look/demo at the Handloaders?
So, ambidextrous, with interchangeable barrels? Sounds well thought out. I really don't like the safety though. I can't help but think of an accute case of scope eye...
How does the barrel work? Is it just a barrel extension that a normal threaded barrel screws into?Quote:
Originally Posted by mcche171
Will there be a million different calibre options be available like with the Blaser R8/R93?
How much will barrels/calibre conversions be?
Weigh over 7lb
That thing is extreme ugly...
Sorry for slow reply. I have been at a clay comp all weekend. Conversion kits are being priced as we speak and should be released in the next couple of weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
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Originally Posted by Beetroot
Ill have a good look once it comes back from the police, which may be a month or two. Yes, multitude of cals in the works
Yes interchangeable and yes ambidextrousQuote:
Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin
Jack O'Connor etc would be rolling in their graves if they knew about all these newfangled spaceman guns
Yesh...I thought the same. How much of a hit would it take for that to bend downwards?..then that would impact the bolt operation...But then you'd have to be unlucky to drop it upside down while the bolt was removed..and then your scope would be most likely buggered since that would hit first anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by keengunNic
I finally managed to grab a screenshot of the fire control on this thing. Clearly a hammer swinging through 90 odd degrees, AR style hammer spring propelling it. You can see the safety gubbins frame like thing hanging down on the left, looks like a basic trigger block. So as I mentioned on veitnamcams thread, no de-cocking and no half bolt so not really in line with expectations for safe carrying with one up the spout.
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That’s good to know
Finally back from Police and in my hot little hands. Yes it has a barrel extension screwed into the action. Multiple cals in the works.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beetroot
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Had a look into this and it is a serious rail! It is also replaceable, so if you did damage it you can swap it out. However you would need a new scope first as I can guarantee that the scope would give out before the rail does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kudu
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Off to central Otago tomorrow to do some hunting/filming with the new rifle. Took her to the range. She goes good!
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