coldweld 65 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Just recived an E-mail that MONTANA 1999 S/S Actioned rifles are prohibited on NRA ranges ! Quote Link to post
RicW 67 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Why? I've googled Montana and all I can find is that they make top-line actions, in all sorts of calibres. I found one that is made in .473 and .534, but surely NRA shoot .50 BMG? Tell us more! Ric Quote Link to post
coldweld 65 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Look on nra site for full details. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,491 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) Why? I've googled Montana and all I can find is that they make top-line actions, in all sorts of calibres. I found one that is made in .473 and .534, but surely NRA shoot .50 BMG? .5 is on the absolutely banned list at Bisley!!!! Tell us more! Ric National Rifle Association Prohibition Notice MONTANA 1999 RIFLES IN STAINLESS STEEL In October 2009 there was an incident at Bisley when a Montana 1999 action made in stainless steel suffered a breech explosion and catastrophic failure of the front receiver ring. Fortunately, nobody was seriously hurt. The NRA has carried out a technical investigation on the rifle, including obtaining a metallurgical analysis. As a consequence of this incident and pending full consideration of the information generated by the NRA's investigation, *the use of stainless steel Montana 1999 actions on Bisley ranges is prohibited until further notice*. The NRA will pass its concerns to the manufacturer and is in communication with the Birmingham Proof House. The prohibition will be reconsidered in the light of any advice received from these two sources. Owners of Montana firearms with such actions are invited to supply contact details to the Secretary General so that the NRA can pass on any advice with minimum delay. It is emphasised that this prohibition applies only to stainless steel Montana 1999 actions. Montana actions made in 4140 CrMo steel are not included in this prohibition. Glynn Alger Secretary General Edited February 24, 2010 by Deker Quote Link to post
RicW 67 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 They'd obviously cold-welded it! Ric Quote Link to post
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