Why is there no New Ultra Light Arms (NULA)?

[DavidABQ]

Why is there a decidedly lack of NULA rifles in smallbore silhouette?

Do they suffer from the same issues of inconsistency as Cooper rifles?

[Bob259]

Why is there a decidedly lack of NULA rifles in smallbore silhouette?

Do they suffer from the same issues of inconsistency as Cooper rifles?

There are a number of them being shot that I'm aware of, I know PPKNY shots one and I know of 2 others in the NE. I think the reason the count is low is that for just a little more you can buy and Anschutz or a custom and it's thought that they are a better rifle for the price. I had one for indoor Sporterifle, that I sold a few years ago. Liked the rifle but they did have a preference for Timney triggers over the Jackson triggers that I like. Mel's prices have gone up quite a bit in recent years.

LOL... one little story when I talked to Mel about trying to decide between an Anschutz and his he said... "Well Anschutz makes a fine rifle, but mine shoot better".

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That's a bold statement, wonder if there is any data to back it up ?

Truth of the matter is Silhouette rifle is just a tool, shooting it is a job. You can look around and try to find something better, but tools most workmen use are the almost always the best for the job.

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[Bob259]

That's a bold statement, wonder if there is any data to back it up ?..........
Boats

You have to love a man who loves his finished product.

They shoot VERY well, but I hear recently to keep up with demand he has vended out some of the operations that he used to do personally. I know he used to personally select each barrel for his rifles and if it didn't meet his standards he didn't use it, not sure if he still is or not.

http://www.newultralight.com/

[ppkny]

NULA 22 Rimfire Rifle:
I purchased my rifle for Melvin in 2002 and at that time I paid $925.00 That was with a SS Douglas Barrel and a Jewel Trigger. The same gun now is $2021.00 if you go to the web site.
My rifle has always been one of the most consistent and accurate rifles I've ever owned.
Melvin's claim to fame, and he's been written up several times in USASS and other publications, is the fact that his rifles are the most "LIGHT WEIGHT" accurate rifles made. They are extremely popular with big game hunters that don't want to pack in heavy equipment but need the accuracy that his rifles offer. I'm sure that's where most of his customers are. I don't think this is a major concern for silhouette shooters as most like the gun right to the high limit. I particularly, in my advancing age like the fact that this gun weighs in at 7.2 lbs. with a Leupold 6.5x20 scope on it.
The balance of the rifle I have is superior to any rifle I've handled. Melvin demonstrates this with a one handed hold and shows how easy it is to hold the rifle horizontally with little effort.
Will his 22's hold there value like a Anshutz probably not, but I sure like the one I have and don't plan to sell it.
PPKNY

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I shot a Kimber 82 set up under the old 7 1/2 rule for years. Single stage 2 lb trigger. Not a serious modern rifle shooter did not change when the weight limit for Hunter went up. Two years ago traded the Kimber off, bought a 1712 put the same 6.5x20 on the rifle, now up to 8 1/2 lbs.

Extra pound is a real advantage, as is the Anschutz Trigger. Far as the barrel I believe in Douglas, as good as Anschutz or any of the other name barrels. Way I see it weight is a key lot of it in the gun little as possable in the trigger. Anschutz passes the 2 lb test but can be held first stage taken up then break with a few ounces. That alone is a very good reason to use a 1712. If somebody else made a rifle that was right at the class limit with a nice two staget trigger there would be no advantage to the Anschutz.

Way I see it anyhow

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