Stag Arms PURSUIT Bolt Action Rifles Now Available
Introduced at SHOT Show 2023, the Stag Arms Pursuit bolt action rifle is now available. This is a Remington 700 footprint rifle that will be initially offered chambered in .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC. Let’s take a look at the specs and features of Stag Arms Pursuit bolt action rifles.
Stag Arms @ TFB:
The Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifle is a game-changing firearm, meticulously designed to elevate your shooting experience. Crafted with precision engineering and enhanced ergonomics, this rifle is the result of collaborations with experienced hunters and precision shooters. It pushes the boundaries of off-the-shelf rifles; in the field, at the range, during the competition, or wherever unparalleled precision is a must. Upgrade to the Stag Pursuit for unrivaled accuracy, comfort, and exceptional performance, setting a new standard in firearm design.
The receiver of the Stag Arms Pursuit bolt action rifle is made of 416 stainless steel and has a 20-MOA top Picatinny rail. The 3-lug bolt has a 60-degree throw, dual ejectors, removable head and can be disassembled without a use of tools. The fluted barrels are also made of 416 stainless steel with Cerakote finish, are free-floated and have 5/8×24 muzzle threads. The rifle is compatible with Zermatt Origin-shouldered pre-fits and non-shouldered Savage Small Shank barrels with a barrel nut. The 308 Win Pursuit rifle is fitted with an 18″ barrel, the 6.5 Creedmoor chambered one features a 20″ barrel and the 6.5 PRC version will come with a 22″ barrel. These rifles are fed from AICS pattern detachable box magazines and have an ambidextrous magazine release.
The chassis/stock of the Stag Arms Pursuit bolt action rifle consists of a middle 7075 aluminum section and detachable polymer buttstock and forearm. The buttstock features an adjustable length of pull and cheekpiece, and bottom M-LOK slots that can be used to attach the bag rider that comes with the rifle. The forearm features bottom M-LOK slots, a spigot Picatinny rail mount and a separate ARCA rail plate is included with these rifles. Ambidextrous QD sling swivel cups are integrated both in the buttstock and forearm. All caliber options are available in black, OD green and tan colors of the furniture. Pursuit rifles come with Trigger Tech Primary single stage triggers the pull weight of which can be adjusted within the 1.5 lb – 4 lb range. The overall length of the 308 Win version is 37.5″ and it weighs 8 lbs 9 oz.
The MSRP of Stag Arms Pursuit bolt action rifles chambered in .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor is $1,899.99. The 6.5 PRC version is not listed on the company’s website at the time of writing.
Pictures by Stag Arms, www.stagarms.com
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Where have I seen this before? Instead of "Our Brand Glock", companies are switching to making "Our Brand Remington 700", and calling it game changing. It's a cool looking rifle, but it's just another cool looking rifle.
It's interesting, probably the biggest weak link I see is that stock/action interface. The rear stock is all plastic and secured at the interface with the takedown pin. Having seen a few TRG rear stocks fail at that junction (and that's with a metal interface!) I'd be a bit concerned about that and also if there's any slop in the interface. The SCAR 20s is a good example of this, not that they are not accurate, but the stock/receiver interface and lower/upper interface has a lot of give/slop in it and you can feel it loading a bipod, or applying rearward grip pressure and see it in the scope. That junction between the stock and action can generate a lot of leverage/stress.
It's also hard to tell in the pics but it looks to be a very long reach to the trigger, if there's one thing manufacturers should have learned from precision rifle shooting advances the last 20 years it's that the industry standards of LOP and reach to the trigger are typically much too long for proper firing hand and trigger finger placement for consistent strait rearward press.