Reviews First Look: Wilson Combat New NULA Bolt Action Rifle David Lane September 7, 2023 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. NEW from Wilson Combat comes an ultra lightweight bolt action hunting rifle! With no expense spared in developing this new generation of NULA bolt action rifles, Wilson Combat is building on Melvin Forbes’ design and improving it with modern materials and manfuacuring. The NULA™ bolt action rifle provides an advantage for any hunter due to its lightweight design and extreme accuracy, giving hunters confidence that their shot will be on target every time. The lightweight construction of this rifle makes it easy to maneuver in the field. Whether you’re hunting big game or small varmints, this bolt action rifle provides the accuracy and dependability needed to get your trophy quickly and cleanly. This top-of-the-line rifle boasts many premium features that experienced hunters will appreciate, including a precision Wilson Combat 416R stainless honed and double stress relieved button rifled barrel, a Timney Elite Hunter trigger that offers a smooth 2.75 to 3.25-pound trigger pull, and a receiver fully machined and EDM cut from 4140 bar stock. All are encased in a unique ultra-lightweight carbon fiber stock that includes reinforced receiver walls for added strength without adding weight. Current caliber offerings include .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .358 Winchester, with many more coming soon.FeaturesBase price: $3,295 Lightweight: 4 lb. 15 oz to 5 lb. 4oz (depending on caliber and barrel length) Timney Elite Hunter Trigger (2.75#-3.25#) Safety locks the bolt closed when on safe 8-40 Scope Base Torx Screws Aluminum hinged floorplate with positive latch inside the trigger guard Lightweight carbon fiber stock with Pachmayr 1″ Decelerator recoil pad and Nitride coated sling studs Receiver machined and EDM cut from 4140 barstock with Armorlube DLC coating Bolt fully machined from 4340 barstock Button rifled Wilson Combat 416R stainless barrel, honed and double stress relieved 5/8″x24 barrel threads with a nitride coated thread protector Corrosion resistant 17-7 stainless springs Available Calibers and Barrel Lengths .243 Winchester 20″ and 22″ (1-10 Twist) 6.5 Creedmoor 20″ and 22″ (1-8 Twist) 7mm08 Remington 20″ (1-9 Twist) .308 Winchester 16.25″ and 20″ (1-11.25 Twist) .358 Winchester 16.25″ and 20″ (1-14 Twist)SpecificationsWeight: 5 Lb. 4 oz (.308 Winchester, 20″ barrel model) Length: 39 3/4″ (.308 Winchester, 20″ barrel model) LOP: 13.5″ Capacity: 4+1 Scope Base Screws: 8-40 Barrel: Lightweight profile Wilson Combat button rifled 416R stainless Trigger/Safety: Timney Elite Hunter (2.75#-3.25#) Accuracy Guarantee: Sub 1″ Finish: Action and bolt – Armorlube DLC Barrel – Armor-Tuff Bottom Metal – Hard Anodized Stock: Carbon Fiber Available Stock Color Options: Kodiak Rogue (Forest Environments) Canyon Rogue (Desert / Mountain Environments) Charcoal Grey Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. 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