So, got to rub my pecker on it a bit. Im
Not sure what final finish issues Ted and the crew had, but this thing is beautiful! Every bit as pretty as the renderings. Kinda grey/black in color. Interestingly, the entire receiver body has a melted/dehorned look. Not sure how they do that, tumbling perhaps, but its very consistent across the entire receiver. Detail work, small radiuses, and serrations are everywhere. You all will have to see this for yourselves, I dont think anyone else has even tried to to something like this. The only sharp edges on the whole thing are the serrations on the bolt release lever. Only tool marks noted are on the nose of the bolt, and the rear face of the cocking piece. The bolt face is smooth.
I dont think anyone will be disappointed in the bolt lift. I’ll do some comparisons tonight, but if its not the lightest three lug out, its right there in the running. Seems in the realm of a very good two lug to me. The full diameter bolt is legit. This is how a bolt should feel during fore and aft movement! This is the pivoting bolt version. This seems like it has more primary extraction than the Arc did, but could just be my recollection from the early versions I had here when they first came out.
The ejection port seems massive. This is a short action, and thats a 7 PRC cartridge in the Pic.
I really appreciate the aesthetics, especially the treatment to the rear bridge, tang, and shroud. Has a classy vintage look to my eye, and totally unique. I really like the Zermatt Origins, but side by side they look like theure $1000 apart. I can’t believe they can make this for a $900 retail. Very happy I decided to order a long version a few minutes after I ordered this one. Congrats to Ted and Crew!
I wont be able to spin a barrel for this one for a few weeks, so you guys with prefits will probably beat me to that.
The Alpha numeric serial number seems coded in some way. Ted
@karagias can you tell us how the numbers work?
Only had a short time to play with after the dog was done with it. If anyone has any questions or pic requests, please ask.
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