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Any compelling reason NOT to use a Nucleus 2.0?
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<blockquote data-quote="yorke-1" data-source="post: 2415455" data-attributes="member: 11960"><p>I have a Gen 1.0 and a Gen 2.0 Nucleus.</p><p></p><p>You'll appreciate the bolt knob once you cycle the action. It looks a little goofy, but it works exactly how it was intended to. The shape of the knob will keep your hand out at the end of the handle where you have the most leverage. If you end up not liking the knob, there are a few places selling other styles.</p><p></p><p>The ejector works really well if you're trying to control where your brass goes. The extractor will hold the brass in the bolt head no matter how slow you work the bolt. This means that it's really hard to have a failure to eject the case. I haven't had a case slip out from under the extractor and stay in the action even when cycling the bolt extremely slow.</p><p></p><p>I don't have any issues with the 3 lug bolt, but it makes less sense on the Gen 2.0 action. The Gen 1.0 has a shorter bolt throw (70 deg), so the 3 lugs pay off. The Gen 2.0 has an 80 deg throw, which isn't really any better than some of the 2 lug actions out there. I haven't had any reason to complain about the lug engagement and both actions have been extremely accurate with a good barrel on there. I did have to swap the firing pin spring in both actions to get the bolt lift where I want it. The Gen 1 shipped with a light spring which caused ignition problems and the Gen 2 shipped with a heavy spring that gave a very heavy bolt lift. I went 19# springs in both and I've been happy ever since.</p><p></p><p>The scope rail is very secure and it's not going to move once it's torqued down. The recoil lug is keyed to fit into a slot in the rail. This takes away some of the hassle of getting it lined up when swapping barrels. I don't think having an integral rail or lug would make a meaningful difference in the performance of the action.</p><p></p><p>I'd skip the Barloc feature. You can order shouldered prefit barrels for the Nucleus from a bunch of different companies, which makes the Barloc a little pointless. Just use a barrel nut for any barrels you currently have and order any new ones as shouldered prefits. I swap shouldered barrels back and forth between my two actions with no issues.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="yorke-1, post: 2415455, member: 11960"] I have a Gen 1.0 and a Gen 2.0 Nucleus. You’ll appreciate the bolt knob once you cycle the action. It looks a little goofy, but it works exactly how it was intended to. The shape of the knob will keep your hand out at the end of the handle where you have the most leverage. If you end up not liking the knob, there are a few places selling other styles. The ejector works really well if you’re trying to control where your brass goes. The extractor will hold the brass in the bolt head no matter how slow you work the bolt. This means that it’s really hard to have a failure to eject the case. I haven’t had a case slip out from under the extractor and stay in the action even when cycling the bolt extremely slow. I don’t have any issues with the 3 lug bolt, but it makes less sense on the Gen 2.0 action. The Gen 1.0 has a shorter bolt throw (70 deg), so the 3 lugs pay off. The Gen 2.0 has an 80 deg throw, which isn’t really any better than some of the 2 lug actions out there. I haven’t had any reason to complain about the lug engagement and both actions have been extremely accurate with a good barrel on there. I did have to swap the firing pin spring in both actions to get the bolt lift where I want it. The Gen 1 shipped with a light spring which caused ignition problems and the Gen 2 shipped with a heavy spring that gave a very heavy bolt lift. I went 19# springs in both and I’ve been happy ever since. The scope rail is very secure and it’s not going to move once it’s torqued down. The recoil lug is keyed to fit into a slot in the rail. This takes away some of the hassle of getting it lined up when swapping barrels. I don’t think having an integral rail or lug would make a meaningful difference in the performance of the action. I’d skip the Barloc feature. You can order shouldered prefit barrels for the Nucleus from a bunch of different companies, which makes the Barloc a little pointless. Just use a barrel nut for any barrels you currently have and order any new ones as shouldered prefits. I swap shouldered barrels back and forth between my two actions with no issues. [/QUOTE]
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