Gunwerks Nexus 6.5 PRC Rifle Ongoing Review

[Ryan Avery]

The nexus is quite sexy.....Just need yall to daylight those gremlins before I buy in.

It definitely has some.

 

[wind gypsy]

Would be cool if it weren’t limited to only PRCs too.

 

[Reburn]

Would be cool if it weren’t limited to only PRCs too.

I hope they can really take advantage of the switch barrel system. They say more to come of the website.
I like my switch lugs alot. A bigger outfit like gunwerks moving that way is neat.

 

[uhcoog1]

Gunwerks just finished up a bolt face for standard calibers. I’m expecting 6mm creedmoor, and either a 22 creed or 22-250 barrel option soon. I’m sure more to come, those are the ones that were discussed specifically.

 

[Muleyczy]

HAHA!

That was a gunwerks show and tell rifle..... Avery's don't lupy

I’m curious the issue with leupold?

 

[gabenzeke]

I’m curious the issue with leupold?

They're unreliable...don't hold zero. Take a look at the scope tests threads.

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[bigbulls]

I was thinking about one of these just for something different and came across this thread. I take it that the problems never got solved since it stopped over a year ago. no more review?

 

[wind gypsy]

I was thinking about one of these just for something different and came across this thread. I take it that the problems never got solved since it stopped over a year ago. no more review?

Last i heard, the safety issue got improved but is still very stiff at times.

 

[Schmo]

Regarding a switch barrel, I know GW has a proprietary system, but I figure the rifle itself wouldn’t hold a zero in serious drops being a switch barrel. Maybe I’m wrong.

 

[Reburn]

Regarding a switch barrel, I know GW has a proprietary system, but I figure the rifle itself wouldn’t hold a zero in serious drops being a switch barrel. Maybe I’m wrong.

My WTO switchlugs do hold zero. I have dropped them and tested them. 3' was as high as I dared drop them. I did drop them impacting the barrel first too in a couple of instances.

I couldnt speak to gunwerks though.

 

[wind gypsy]

Regarding a switch barrel, I know GW has a proprietary system, but I figure the rifle itself wouldn’t hold a zero in serious drops being a switch barrel. Maybe I’m wrong.

I'm not that familiar with the setup but there are switch barrel configs that are pretty robust. AIs dont seem to have issues with it.

 

[Howler65]

My wife LOVES the stock and so do I, it’s so easy to shoot and spot your hits. It’s shooting factory ammo really well at 100 but I want to proof it out at 650. There is one thing that really annoys me but I need to talk to Gunwerks to get my facts straight first before I address it here.

Ryan, any updates on this rifle? Did the fix the safety?

 

[Ryan Avery]

Ryan, any updates on this rifle? Did the fix the safety?

Yes, I have most of this review done it take its twists and turns. Trying to review it with Gunwerks suppressor, the recalls are killing it.

 

[Sako300]

Gunwerks updated my nexus with a new bolt shroud a couple weeks ago for free. They emailed me a shipping label with 2 weeks turn around! Excellent customer service! Safety is buttery smooth. I started with the 6.5 prc and ended up getting a 7prc barrel which also shoots lights out. I do handload the 180 Eldms to get the best accuracy!

 

[ndlawrence]

At one point I remember Aaron saying on a podcast with Ryan that the trigger on the Nexus wasn’t R700 based. Does anyone know if that’s true?

 

[Sako300]

I believe it’s a TriggerTech Primary based off of the Kimber 84 footprint.

 

[waspocrew]

At one point I remember Aaron saying on a podcast with Ryan that the trigger on the Nexus wasn’t R700 based. Does anyone know if that’s true?

Not sure on the details, but I remember hearing that as well.

 

[bigbulls]

At one point I remember Aaron saying on a podcast with Ryan that the trigger on the Nexus wasn’t R700 based. Does anyone know if that’s true?

That's what I read somewhere also. I think you have to stay with the trigger that the rifle comes with, but it's a good trigger. Trigger Tech

 

[MountainSide]

Interested in reading your review, Ryan.

A switch barrel system is intriguing, and part of the reason I have a Blaser R8. The only issues I have with the R8 is that it's on the heavy side, and isn't made in the U.S. Zero issues though, accurate, reliable, and I can switch from 22LR to 300 win mag in a matter of two minutes.

Nice to see someone in the U.S. committed to a quality switch barrel system.

 

[RockAndSage]

Interested in reading your review, Ryan.

A switch barrel system is intriguing, and part of the reason I have a Blaser R8. The only issues I have with the R8 is that it's on the heavy side, and isn't made in the U.S. Zero issues though, accurate, reliable, and I can switch from 22LR to 300 win mag in a matter of two minutes.

Nice to see someone in the U.S. committed to a quality switch barrel system.

Looking forward to reading it as well.