Introducing the Wilson Combat 40th Anniversary Melvin Forbes Tribute NULA. This limited-edition rifle is a testament to Melvin Forbes's groundbreaking contributions to lightweight, accurate firearms and celebrates four decades of innovative craftsmanship that revolutionized the shooting world.
Offered exclusively in .284 Winchester.
This commemorative rifle is chambered for the versatile .284 Winchester, known for its flat trajectory and excellent long-range capabilities. It features a meticulously crafted tapered barrel with a 1-8.5 twist rate, a Timney Elite Hunter trigger with a smooth 2.75- to 3.25-pound trigger pull, and a redesigned one-piece bolt handle for smoother operation and improved ergonomics.
Following the NULA tradition, each rifle is furnished with an ultra-lightweight AG Composites carbon-fiber stock. This design incorporates reinforced receiver walls, providing enhanced strength without increasing the rifle's overall weight.
Enthusiasts will recognize Melvin's beloved striped camo pattern, expertly applied and reintroduced by Wilson Combat's renowned paint shop as the limited MFT (Melvin Forbes Tribute) woodland camo. This classic and instantly recognizable pattern gives the 40th Anniversary Melvin Forbes Tribute NULA a unique and rugged appearance, ensuring that each rifle is not just a firearm, but a collectible piece of shooting history.
Adding to this rifle’s collectibility, we’ve laser-engraved each aluminum floorplate with a limited 40th-Anniversary logo.
The 40th Anniversary Melvin Forbes Tribute NULA has been crafted to honor both the spirit of innovation and the enduring legacy of Melvin Forbes and his lasting impact on the art of building custom rifles.
Features
- Base price: $4,995
- Caliber: .284 Winchester
- Barrel: 20" (1-8.5 Twist)
- Lightweight: 4 lb 15.2 oz
- Timney Elite Hunter Trigger (2.75#-3.25#) Safety locks the bolt closed when on safe
- 8-40 Scope Base Torx Screws
- Aluminum hinged floorplate with positive latch inside the trigger guard
- Lightweight AG Composites carbon fiber stock with Pachmayr 1" Decelerator recoil pad and nitride-coated sling studs
- Receiver machined and EDM cut from 4140 bar stock with Armor-Tuff coating
- Bolt fully machined from 4340 bar stock, PVD coated
- Traditional style round bolt knob
- Button rifled Wilson Combat 416R stainless barrel, honed and double stress relieved
- 5/8"x24 barrel threads with a nitride coated thread protector
- Corrosion-resistant 17-7 stainless springs
- 40th Anniversary engraved floorplate
- Oversized magazine box offers handloaders an advantage to load at a higher ballistic coefficient
- Limited to twenty rifles
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Bill Wilson and the Forbes family
- Includes two 20-count boxes of .284 Winchester ammunition, shipped separately directly to the purchaser (in accordance with all state laws and regulations )
Specifications
- Weight: 4 lb 15.2 oz
- Length: 39 1/4"
- LOP: 13.5"
- Capacity: 4+1
- Scope Base Screws: 8-40
- Barrel: Lightweight profile Wilson Combat button rifled 416R stainless
- Trigger/Safety: Timney Elite Hunter (2.75#-3.25#)
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub 1" *
- Finish:
- Action, bolt, and barrel: Armor-Tuff
- Bottom metal: Hard Anodized
- Stock: Carbon Fiber
- Available (AG Composites) Stock: Green Woodland Camo
- SKU: NULA20-MFT-284W20RNT10-GSC
| MANUFACTURER | WILSON COMBAT |
| MODEL | 20 |
| CALIBER | 284 WIN |
| TYPE | RIFLE |