I'd revise what you said to "When they optimize one side, they compromise the other if they stay at the same price point". As @wind gypsy said, BAT Bumblebee/Lone Peak Fuzion Alpine/Impact NBK/Terminus Apollo all look a bit better. They'll also feel better and perform just as well or better. But their pricepoint starts at $1,450.
Not to be truculent, but one still must buy a trigger and barrel at that price. I suppose if one has many rem 700 components and wants a non-standard cartridge, it could pencil out. That just seems fringe, and increasingly fringe at this weight.
That is interesting. Being a 60 degree, I would expect heavier bolt lift than the typical 90's. Guy in my squad last weekend had one that I fondled for a minute. Didn't fire it, but it felt pretty impressive for the price point. He loved his. HOWEVER, I did not see it, but talked to the match director who had to punch a case out for a shooter than broke the extractor on his Solus. Not sure if he got it fixed or had to head home early.
Ive been waiting on a short action lightweight solus warranty replacement since february… getting tired of waiting
Thats a long wait. What was wrong with it?
Originally a headspace issue then they ended up having a material recall and are still in the testing phase of the new material. At this point I told them just swap it out for the obsidian full rail action.
Yes, I had to wait for the material issue to be resolved, too. I received the action about 3 weeks ago.
Dang, I was told there is no update and no eta on the lightweight actions. Surprised any have shipped out already
Did you see Aero is now email blasting re the lightweight long- and short actions? https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/bolt-action/actions
Is 30oz really a lightweight? It's like impact also calling their new 707R action lightweight at 30oz. Lightweight actions are 23 oz or less with Pic rails. Usually 20 or less without a rail. I have a solus with a 6br origin prefit on it, it's a hammer, and cycles very smoothly, feeds great from aw mags. Bought two, one is notably smoother and lighter lift than the other.
I did… kinda pissed. Thursday or Friday I was told the warranty guy was going to go through and see what actions he had available then email me that day so we could get one spoken for. No email received. I doubt they would sell out in a weekend, but still frustrating.
