SHOT SHOW 2012: Blue Grass Armory Moon Shiner Rifle

[greentips]

A very interesting precision rifle that is made of a 7 series aluminium extrusion tube. Interchangeable calibre among 308, 338 Lapua M and 300 Win Mag. 3.5 lb trigger. I was shown zeroing targets where 3 shots were touching eaching other. The rifle is still in pre-production. The suggested MSRP is about 3000 USD. My only complaint is the magazine catch, which was a bit difficult to manipulate. Right now the barrel is regular 4140 and4150 CMV, but according to the staff stainless steel could be offered in the future.

 

[bfiles]

Looks nice, but not left handed friendly. Bah!!

 

[MegaMonkeyChunk]

As much as I love bullpups, this just isn't my cup of tea.

 

[2ndShotCanada]

For $3,000 does it come with all 3 caliber barrels?

 

[nemesisincanada]

Doubtful, the DTA SRS won't even sell you the chassis for $3000.

 

[FrankieT]

This was in pre-production at last year's Shot show. What's the hold up?

 

[2bad4u2]

This thing has "World Class Ugly" written all over it.

 

[Brocolt]

We can shoot some Graboids with Burt Gummer.

 

[Epoxy7]

We can shoot some Graboids with Burt Gummer.

Ahh yes the movie "Tremors" makes a come back!!! Always enjoyed the first one.

3K seems pretty steep for this rifle which still looks in prototype stage. I like bullpups but unless they clean it up a bit more and lower the price a lot I don't ever see one in my safe.

 

[JohnMc]

Seen this at last years show. They are very well made. The bolt and trigger are smooooooooooooth.

 

[abolt1]

A $3000 dollar bull pup with caliber interchangeability and killer accuracy. A little more than a Savage . . . interesting !

 

[freezer filler]

We can shoot some Graboids with Burt Gummer.

Obligatory youtube clip.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcsLaSBWG9k

 

[CBMS]

I like it, but I don't like how extreme the fulcrum point is. I would prefer to have the bipod mounted as far forward as possible, not 6" from my hand. If I sneeze with it there I'd be all over the place.

 

[greentips]

A test target done by Blue Grass themselves -

 

[Bracketman]

Is this $3000 for the chassis only, or for a complete package (with a single caliber)?

 

[abolt1]

It's $3000 US for the complete rifle , single caliber according to their website .

 

[tootall]

This is me and Jarlath firing it, and disassembled.

 

[Epoxy7]

I'd be interested if the 338LM was $3000. While that test target is nice, it's a 308 target. I've shot that with only 3 rounds using a stock 5R milspec at 1/3rd the price (using 168 Federal gold as well). It's usually the last two rounds that seem to open it up a bit.

It's an interesting rifle. The bullpup advantage will really be seen with the larger calibers requiring a longer barrel to get the most out of them. 300 WM, 338LM etc.

 

[driller212]

It would be nice to have a bullpup bolt action that isnt 7gs here in Canada. Why has noone imported these rifles?

 

[weasel1]

Holy necro thread Batman!