Montana Rifle Company factory visit

[Hunt anything]

What type of crown are they using on their barrels?
What I liked about the old MRC was the customization you could do. On mine I had the barrel shortened to 22”, added a barrel swivel post and had it ceracoated. I wish I would have added a muzzle break so my daughter could shoot it. The full recoil of the .416 Rigby is a little much for her.

 

[Fixfire]

Booth 900 SCI!!

 

[Shootist43]

Mark, I spent about a half hour at MRC's booth in Nashville. Their rifles looked to be perfect for the mid-priced ranged shopper. What intrigued me most was their expectations / plans to have a 404 Jeffery next year. They were talking about that caliber being available for $3,600 to $3,800. That was with nice looking wood.

 

[Captain Munro]

Mark, I spent about a half hour at MRC's booth in Nashville. Their rifles looked to be perfect for the mid-priced ranged shopper. What intrigued me most was their expectations / plans to have a 404 Jeffery next year. They were talking about that caliber being available for $3,600 to $3,800. That was with nice looking wood.

I could be very interested in a 400J model! Exciting

 

[Racer00]

I spent some time with them in Nashville. Seemed like great guys willing to answer any questions. Nice rifles, but I found the actions a little sticky and rough. I only handled the .375 (I think that's what it was) and the barreled action they had out on the table. Hope they do well. We can always use another quality DG rifle.

 

[Captain Munro]

I could be very interested in a 400J model! Exciting

I meant 404J....

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Good Morning, AH member Mark Ouellette and I were invited to visit the MRC headquarters this morning by lead design engineer Ian.

The rifles were very impressive on every level. The first DG models are still in development. And not entirely finished. For example I handled the Highline in 7 PRC and was very impressed with the action smoothness, trigger, overall fit and finish. And now have to have one.

So my first question was. When the new .375H&H is finished, will it have that smooth action? Ian says the DG models will be smoothed out before final release and will cycle as smoothly as the Highline which is also CRF action

IMHO these rifles will be a great rifle at a very affordable price. Filling the middle priced niche nicely.

When I get my MRC highline I will review it.


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@Altitude sickness
Beautiful rifles
The trigger is reminiscent of the old Winchester model 70. Simplicity at its finest and can be easily adjusted even by a ham fisted gorilla.
What's not to like. If'n it shoots as good as it looks that will be an added bonus.
What prices are we talking. Your mid range night be my high end but then again I'm a cheap skate.
Bob

 

[Altitude sickness]

They are hoping to hit $3000- $3500 ish and 1 MOA

 

[Certus]

When are the PH actions coming back

 

[Captain Munro]

When are the PH actions coming back

I second that!

 

[549]

Will all their actions have the built in bases? While I can see why some would prefer that feature, it makes them a no-go for me.

 

[Imac45acp]

The new DGRs (now named the Tsavo) do not have the integrated pic rail. Pictures four through seven in Jay's first post are pretty close to what the production rifles will look like. Screw pattern and bridge contour mimics the post '64 .330" magnum pattern so you can pick your base as needed without sourcing something proprietary.

I've done some minor changes to the top area of the production receiver to make it more cohesive and dialed in for the application. The ejection port is extended back another .220", and the ramp that comes up the the front ring is removed. This allows off the shelf mounts to work, and allow straight in feeding of the magazine box for up to 3.630" rounds.

We're releasing two models in .375 H&H. The Tsavo has walnut stock, no pic rail, and brass bead irons. The Brooks is a little more suited for Alaska with a McMillan composite stock, pic rail, and fiber optic front for the irons.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Great names IMac

 

[Muskox]

The last company got ran into the dirt. I hope they do well.

A friend reviewed one and beat the hell out of it for a few months. He says it is a legit tough rifle.

There are things I don't like about the company, but if they eventually get known for making a better rifle it will be great.

Bad:
1. I don't like the fact that they used the "we are bow hunters and new to this market" schtick.
2. I don't like the fact that they are not made in Montana.
3. They are using modern manufacturing techniques, so great. But they need to read the market on their stock designs. I actually don't hate the Marshall, the high line is the one I don't like.
4. Where is the 416 Rem, 375 H&H guns?

Good:
1. The Monte Carlo stocked rifle looks like one of Elmer Keith's Hendriksen rifles, so that's good. I have yet to handle one.
2. The Marshall is a co-development with Ultimate Munitions. Ugly or not these negative comb rifle shoot very well. yes it is an abortion to look at.

 

[Shootist43]

Imac45acp, any idea s or updates on when you will be rolling out new 404 Jeffery(s)?

 

[Daisy]

The last company got ran into the dirt. I hope they do well.

A friend reviewed one and beat the hell out of it for a few months. He says it is a legit tough rifle.

There are things I don't like about the company, but if they eventually get known for making a better rifle it will be great.

Bad:
1. I don't like the fact that they used the "we are bow hunters and new to this market" schtick.
2. I don't like the fact that they are not made in Montana.
3. They are using modern manufacturing techniques, so great. But they need to read the market on their stock designs. I actually don't hate the Marshall, the high line is the one I don't like.
4. Where is the 416 Rem, 375 H&H guns?

Good:
1. The Monte Carlo stocked rifle looks like one of Elmer Keith's Hendriksen rifles, so that's good. I have yet to handle one.
2. The Marshall is a co-development with Ultimate Munitions. Ugly or not these negative comb rifle shoot very well. yes it is an abortion to look at.

Negative combs are ugly for sure. But help with muzzle rise.

 

[Northern Shooter]

I've done some minor changes to the top area of the production receiver to make it more cohesive and dialed in for the application. The ejection port is extended back another .220", and the ramp that comes up the the front ring is removed. This allows off the shelf mounts to work, and allow straight in feeding of the magazine box for up to 3.630" rounds.

so that means no 416 Rigby or 505 Gibbs but every other DG cartridge should fit (I think).

 

[Proneshooter]

Rifles made in Memphis, MI I never would have guessed. Memphis is my Mom's old hometown, lots of family up there. I have been looking at their lineup for a 300 Win, I like what I see. Thanks for the posts.

 

[ThreeJacks]

The new DGRs (now named the Tsavo) do not have the integrated pic rail. Pictures four through seven in Jay's first post are pretty close to what the production rifles will look like. Screw pattern and bridge contour mimics the post '64 .330" magnum pattern so you can pick your base as needed without sourcing something proprietary.

I've done some minor changes to the top area of the production receiver to make it more cohesive and dialed in for the application. The ejection port is extended back another .220", and the ramp that comes up the the front ring is removed. This allows off the shelf mounts to work, and allow straight in feeding of the magazine box for up to 3.630" rounds.

We're releasing two models in .375 H&H. The Tsavo has walnut stock, no pic rail, and brass bead irons. The Brooks is a little more suited for Alaska with a McMillan composite stock, pic rail, and fiber optic front for the irons.

When do you anticipate having the Tsavo models available?

 

[Northern Shooter]

This might just be the next CZ550 (in concept).