ponkychonk wrote:Apparently its "nothing like the Verney Carron" according to my gundealer who is selling them. For some reason they won't elaborate on the mechanism except to say that it is a blowback system. based on the photos to me it looks exactly how you mentioned, e.g the lever release (pictured just before the magwell) releases the bolt
sungazer wrote:Blowback is like the Ruger 10/22 action in that it is the recoil from the case that moves the action back rather than siphoning off any gas from the barrel to actuate the action...
Archie wrote:sungazer wrote:Blowback is like the Ruger 10/22 action in that it is the recoil from the case that moves the action back rather than siphoning off any gas from the barrel to actuate the action...
And from memory the Verney Carron is gas piston, so it makes sense that a dealer would say it was nothing like the VC,
That said, given the VC shotgun has now been held up on classification, if I was a dealer I reckon I'd say "its nothing like the Verney Carron" regardless.
brett1868 wrote:These are actually a delayed blowback action so while close to the 10/22 there is a difference. There's a mechanical interrupter on the bolt to delay it's opening after firing, they did this so they could also offer the rifle in 17HMR & 22Mag chamberings.
MontyShooter wrote:Seems a weird place for the bolt release.
Would have to use your trigger finger.
The VC uses your thumb.
TBJ wrote:Also just thought, if this does half decently what do you reckon the chances are of Ruger making a 10/22 with a bolt release like this? Cos that I would definitely buy without a second though.
juststarting wrote:Base model is $648 in VIC.
I love this, all you c*** are like oooooooo I'd buy it if... And then you bitch and moan that nobody makes stuff for us or price is too high. Buy it, demonstrate demand and then buy another (and sell the first one if you're inclined) when it's out. Simple.
sungazer wrote:Hey JS dont get your Knickers in a knot Not complaining on the price just a statement in fact there are several different models in the US that range in price from $400-$500. So even the $995 I saw at the Barn is not over the top given exchange rates, shipping, local transport and all the BS.
I think I will put my name down for one. I would probably prefer a Ruger just because of all the aftermarket stuff available. But like you said you can always buy another.
juststarting wrote:TBJ, I was told that varmint version is like 300gm heavier, that's the stock, rifle is the same. Stock also has second swivel for bipod.
I pre-ordered stainless version. I don't have anything in stainless yet, so this is a good of a place to start as any.
Pro seems to have a rail. Normal version has mount.
Thats all everyone knows at this stage.
juststarting wrote:No, I was told that barrels are the same.
Really, I want one is as good of a reason as any.
juststarting wrote:No idea. I think it was kept very quiet... All I was told is that the stock is heavier. Thats all I know. Quieter the better, until it in our possession
Cryptic wrote:Just been down local and apparently around 1k on order through NIOA already in the few weeks has been on offer. That could include store shelf stock too though but seems to be anticipated to sell out fast.