NULA Rifles

18 February 2003, 03:29

MIBIGHNTR

NULA Rifles

I am looking seriously at New Ultralight Arms for a rifle. Any personal experiences or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

MIBIGHNTR

18 February 2003, 17:32

Charlie M

I have a ULA model 24 in 30-06.
It is accurate ,a pleasure to take for a walk,it is the best balanced rifle I have owned or used and it weighs 5 3/4LBs with 3x9 Leupold.
It is also beautifully made.
The recoil is noticeable at the bench but not in the paddock.
Melvin Forbes Of New Ultra Light Arms is a great person to deal with.
In my opinion they are fantastic!!!!!!

Regards,
Charlie Murray

18 February 2003, 19:03

<Jordan>

I had one in .257 Ackley about 5 years ago which I regret selling to this day. I can't say enough good about the ULA product. The only criticism I have is aesthetic: I wish the fore end of the stock was slimmer so it was more proportional to the barrel diameter. That said, the ergonomics of the ULA stock are, for me at least, better than any synthetic I have ever shouldered. The rifle is perfectly balanced. I think ULA could make their rifles lighter if they wanted, but choose not to in deference to having a well-balanced rifle as opposed to one which is simply light.

18 February 2003, 19:42

Brad

quote:
Originally posted by Jordan:
I think ULA could make their rifles lighter if they wanted, but choose not to in deference to having a well-balanced rifle as opposed to one which is simply light.

Every word of that sentence weigh's a pound... well said.

07 April 2003, 14:11

Don B

Does anyone know a phone number for NULA. Their web-site has been down for a while.
Doc

07 April 2003, 14:40

Charlie M

G'day Don,
Try,
New Ultra Light Arms
1024 Grafton Road
Morgantown,
WV 26508

Phone : [304] 292-0600
Fax : [304] 292-9662

Regards,
Charlie

07 April 2003, 17:45

Jeff Alexander

I have a NULA Arms Model 28 300WSM and a Model 20 .22 Rimfire. Both are outstanding shooters and balance well. I'm taking the 300WSM to Zimbabwe May 1st. Mel is a great guy to do business with - very knowledgeable, and eager to please. I think you'd be quite happy with one of his rifles. Jeff

10 April 2003, 05:42

MIBIGHNTR

Thanks for the info! I took the plunge! Ordered four NULA's and now need to decide on stock color. I am going to go with the NULA signature tiger-stripe but am uncertain of the colors to choose. Anyone care to share some pictures of their NULA's???

Thanks!

MIBIGHNTR

10 April 2003, 07:39

<1_pointer>

WHOA! Now that is what I call a serious battery!!! What chamberings and models? Enquiring mind(s) want to know. Good luck with your rifles.

The was a story about a .257 Roberts in Handloader a month or so by Barsness. It has a green, black, grey (I think there was 3 colors) stock with a matte action and SS barrel. I LIKED it alot!

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11 April 2003, 02:09

MIBIGHNTR

I have ordered a .300WSM (Model 28S), a .270WSM (Model 28S), a Tactical .20 (Model 20S), and a .22LR (Model 20RF). The three centerfires will have 24", # 2 contour, stainless barrels, and the .22LR will have a 22", # 1 contour, stainless barrel. Matte finish on entire rifle and scopes. LOP on all four will be the same.

I have two Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x40's for the WSM's, a Leupold Vari-X III 4.5-14x40AO for the Tact. 20, and a Leupold Compact 3-9x33 EFR for the .22.

I have tentatively settled on a color scheme after looking through 100's of paint chips. Medium/Dark Grey background with Dark Tan and Dark Olive/Black stripes. Should be good for most of my hunting here in MI timber and swamps.

Now the hard part......waiting!

MIBIGHNTR

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