@@alanrawson-wg8io the concept is bad. The criteria are not worth it. There is no reason to go with a concept that doesnt have any advantages but gets you many downsides and limitation.
Is the idea behind the bolt action to alleviate the eventual problems with gas operated semi autos? When I hear “stripper clips” “fixed box mag” and “bolt action” (for SHTF) it kinda reminds me of when I used to buy guns because they were cool in old movies and I love history. What I wound up with were extremely heavy, unwieldy, high cost per squeeze, safe queens while my buddies built great quality AR’s with redundancy and are able to arm themselves and several others with 100% interchangeable everything and the least painful ammo, cost-wise. Meanwhile I get the occasional conversation starter at the range but can only afford to shoot one box of .25-06 Or crack off one box of .44 magnum🫤
Very nice rifle's. I would still rather have a Mini-14 in .223 just for compatibility for other guns. .308 is a whole lot of round but it will easily handle anything and everything in the U.S. except maybe moose and I haven't ever seen one. I know I'm preaching to the choir but that's just my opinion. If I could carry five rifles, I would have them all.
Modern account rifle would be a AR-15 or AR-10. Possibly any other variety of Lightweight battle rifle or carbine with varying Ammo types for certain goals.
It is a center fire cartridge if you are concerned about rimfire reliability. I’ve seen the recoil is similar to a 22lr but I think it feels more like a 9mm because of the large charge. Ammo is still kind of pricey for fun shooting (closer to 5.56 price) but it may be viable for home defense. Practice with your 9mm. Ammo is cheaper and recoil feels similar.
I found a laminate stock one on Gunbrokers for a reasonable price in .308. No it's not a Barrett .50 cal or any other long barrel 1,000 meter rifle but it works for me. I have a forward mounted optic and bipod added and it's at home next to my other weapons. Great video btw.
I myself would love to have a lever gun. But on average a bolt action rifle is usually cheaper to purchase. Plus bolt actions are easier to use if you find yourself in a prone position while hunting.
I like just about everything about that rifle. I couldn't live with a 16" barrel. To me even an 18" barrel is way too loud. When hunting or even in combat ear plugs/ear muffs are not feasible to me. Maybe I could live with Walker Razor game ear muffs. A silencer, maybe but I wouldn't want to end up with an illegal rifle in the future. But no they're in the way also in my estimation. A 22 inch barrel would be much more preferrable to me. I almost bought one of these rifles back when they came out but didn't because the barrel was too short.
I own this rifle. I have (with success) used this rifle . I understand the concept for it's creation. But in this society - Most hunters are either using the land that they own or they are being led by the nose by some paid guiding service. And most men are not Hunters. There is no problem with the machinery . But there is not enough operators for it.
First gen. Ruger Gunsight in .308. Handles fast, hits hard, ammo is available pretty much everywhere….and, it’s more accurate than I am. I like mine just fine thank you. 🫡
I have a Ruger compact laminate in .308. It’s light and very handy although it has a hinged floor plate and not a box mag but it’s still a great little rifle.
