Thread: Picked up new rifle today.

Very nice, ya lucky bugger

Nice looking rifle. Shame about the calibre

He knows not what he says..

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Quite possibly the last new Barrett Fieldcraft long action available anywhere in world?

Have fitted it with a GPO 1.5-9x44 Illuminted With drop reticle.

If factory data on weights are correct it comes in all up under 6.2 lb. But havnt confirmed on scales yet.

First impressions are its incredibly well made and trigger is a dream!

The bolt made me take a second look, its diameter had me thinking it was from a mini action 223.

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now I am a died in the wool blued walnut man - but I have to admit that is very nice indeed - simple elegant and looks like quality and in one of the truly great deer caliber's the mighty .270 ( I am prepared to bet that those who mok .270 have never used one in anger - leaves 6.5 crudmore for dead in terms of knockdown )

Yes the thing that decided me on this rifle was that it came in .270, and that it had a 24 inch barrel. Which I think you really want with a .270.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Yes the thing that decided me on this rifle was that it came in .270, and that it had a 24 inch barrel. Which I think you really want with a .270.

Yep, 24 inch barrel. The way to go for the .270W

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Yes the thing that decided me on this rifle was that it came in .270, and that it had a 24 inch barrel. Which I think you really want with a .270.

that mate is rifle you will want to take for a stalk and get a deer with ( or a nice fat porky )

Just couldn't wait, so went out in the rain and did a basic sight in with a handful of Winchester accubond ct rounds I was given. 100yard 3 shot group of 11mm is starting to get me excited.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Just couldn't wait, so went out in the rain and did a basic sight in with a handful of Winchester accubond ct rounds I was given. 100yard 3 shot group of 11mm is starting to get me excited.

Here you go Danny.



Just for reference the red bull is about 3/4 moa. Hard to see but the top hole is actually 2 holes. Not really alot to go on yet, as I dont have much in the way of ammo, but Its a positive start.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Here you go Danny.

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Just for reference the red bull is about 3/4 moa. Hard to see but the top hole is actually 2 holes. Not really alot to go on yet, as I dont have much in the way of ammo, but Its a positive start.

You'll be shooting 'em anywhere in the eye son, anywhere in the eye.....
Very nice

the 130grn highland loads have surprise me as to how good they shoot,and kill.

How firm is the bolt lift / half open bolt position ?

Half bolt is there, but its not solid.

I’m glad all the theory worked out in practice! Look forward to seeing this in person.