Hey there, good question. I was looking for a very light, yet well-built hunting rifle. I read about Melvin Forbes’ New Ultra Light Arms (and it being sold to Wilson Combat) and as I read up and learned about the NULA rifle, I learned about the Fieldcraft, which, other than the stock, is derived from the NULA rifle with a bedded barrel instead of free float. So I looked for a Fieldcraft and found a decent deal on one and pulled the trigger. I’ve since taken an interest in the Kimber Montana (and Mountain Ascent). Those stocks use Kevlar and are crazy light as well. I think if the FC was still in production I would have still bought one but in the 308 and at a lower price! Haha.
For sure I can get on board with that. I told myself if I saw another Fieldcraft for sale at a Sub $2k price, I’d scoop it up to try it again. I actually sold a Kimber Montana and scooped up an Adirondack which is essentially a Mountain Ascent with an 18” threaded barrel (I attached a pic). They’re super light! Hope you can find what you’re looking for, I have a soft spot for super light hunting rifles.
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I’m fond of common calibers. So if I were to buy one for hunting I’d probably get a 308, 7mm-08, 270. Something like that. But I like to hunt suppressed so I’d like opt for the 18” threaded model if that was an option.
After firing (even dry firing), trying to cycle the bolt was by far the most difficult bolt lift I’ve ever encountered on a rifle. I’d be happy if someone told me that was just that individual rifle because I like the rifle otherwise.
Yes that's interested; mine just struck me as snug and normal. Maybe it was slightly off on yours which in metals....slight = very different feeling. Btw, great deal you got on that Adirondack! If I find a Montana that I like and not 15 - 20 years old and beat up, I may sell off the FC. I think the Kimber ticks all the boxes......plus they're easier to come by. I'd like to go on an elk hunt one day and I think I'd pick up a used 270 WSM in the Kimber for that excursion
