For the past 2 years Steve Boswell has been developing the KUIU Super Light Rifle Edition (SLR).
We introduce the rifle this week at Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and will have it on display in our booth.
This is a fantastic mountain rifle that weighs just over 5 pounds and is an absolute tack driver despite being an ultra-light.
**I have hunted with the prototype in the NWT and Alaska and this is the finest shooting and carrying rifle I have ever used. Steve is meticulous in his craftsmanship and attention to the smallest details. This gun should be considered by anyone researching a rifle in the 5 pound range.
BCR/KUIU SLR Edition spec sheet:
- Custom titanium action (available in stainless steel, inreases weight approx. 6 oz.)
- Match grade stainless steel barrel (mag. and standard calibers available)
- McMillan Edge stock w/custom Vias camo paint (other colors available)
- Cerakote metal finish (choice of color)
- Lil’ Shorty custom muzzle brake
- Tactical bolt knob (available with smaller knob)
- Timney Trigger (Jewell available on request)
- Talley one piece mounts
- Angled bolt shroud
- KUIU engraved floor plate
**Expect sub MOA with proper shooting fundamentals and ammo.
SLR (Super Light Rifles) prices:
- Stainless-SLR $5200
- Ti- SLR $5600
- KUIU Edition w/o Vias camo (includes angled bolt shroud, KUIU engraved floor plate) $5750
- KUIU Edition as above w/Vias camo $5999
*other options/prices available upon request.
This particular rifle is chambered in 300 WSM and weighs just over 5 lbs.., minus scope/mounts. First group tested for accuracy was .582″ for 4 shots @100yds. w/factory Nosler 180 gr. Accubonds. This rifle features a Swarovski Z3 3x10x42 scope w/BRH reticle.
TO ORDER PLEASE CONTACT:
Steven P. Boswell
Boswell’s Custom Rifles
12035 Orebank Road Clear Spring, MD 21722
Phone: 301.739.3632
http://www.boswellscustomrifles.com/
Take a look back on previous posts on The Boswell Project:
Beautiful rifle. Love the Vias stock.
Thank you!!
For those of you who own a Boswell rifle already know but for the ones that don’t know, these are the best custom made rifle out there. I had a 7WSM built by Steve and it turned out better than I could have asked for. Not only does it shoot great, weight and rifle detail is perfect. The rifle feels great and is balanced perfect. For a light weight titanium rifle I was worried about poor grouping Due to the weight. I thought wrong. So if you are considering one last custom rifle you don’t need to look any further. The only problem I have had with mine is, it looks so good I don’t want to scratch in the mountains. Thanks again Steve.
Thanks for your comment Robert. Well said!
It looks great! I’m sure a lot of people will jump on this!
Thanks Shane!!
Will it be possible to just order a rifle stock in vias camo?
This will be up to Steve.
What action is this rifle based on> Remington 700? Cooper? What? What barrel manufacturer?
I believe Steve answered this below for you Bill.
What is the contour and length on the barrel
Bill- if I remember correctly, it’s an x-tremendous action (Remington clone) and a Hart barrel.
X-treme. Stupid autocorrect.
Available for us lefties?
Here are the details from the original Boswell project, I would assume everything is the same except the switch to the McM EDGE stock.
Kuiu 300 WSM Sheep Project by Boswell’s Custom Rifles:
X-treme Titanium Custom Action
Brown Precision Kevlar/composite stock w/custom paint
Hart s/s barrel, muzzle dia. .590 @25″ w/break
Lil’ Shorty Muzzle Break (Boswell’s Custom)
Talley Mounts
Zeiss Conquest 3.5x10x44 scope w/Rapid Z 800 reticle
Timney Trigger @2.5#
KG titanium metal finish
Steve is enroute to the Sheep Show in Reno. I had a chance to see and handle the rifle that is going to be at the show. Gun is so freaken light and the Vias pattern matches the clothing like a twin. I know there are a few changes from the original prototype. This particular Kuiu Edition IS lighter than the original version. One of the changes I am aware of is the use of the McMillan stock. Steve will jump on here later I am sure to answer all questions or better yet ask him in person at the show in the Kuiu booth.
Thanks Rick!!
Thank you all for the kind words. I will try to answer all of your questions in a timely manner, but be patient due to the show schedule.
There are a few changes to the latest edition. Most notably is the use of the McMillan stock and Cerakote finish. As far as barrels go, I use Hart and Lilja. Barrel length is dependent on what the rifle is chambered for. Please keep in mind each rifle is built one at a time for the individual customer and not mass produced as a one size fits all. The customer has many choices in caliber, stock color, metal finish, barrel length, length of pull, etc., hence the word custom. I will always be available to assist you with any questions/decisions you have regarding these choices. A left-handed model will be available soon as well. Currently, I’m only putting the Vias finish on the BCR builds, but that may change later on.
Thank you all for the compliments and interest in BCR. Contact me by phone or email with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Steve
Understood. Was just curious what the contour and length on this particular build was to get overall weight of 5 lbs. This helps give a measuring stick for other lengths, contours, etc. Thanks.
Steve,
One reason the VIAS pattern is so effective is that it is made up of large blobs of contrasting colors. You and Jason might want to consider using that pattern at its full size instead of putting on little VIAS-like patches of color. Of course, if the camo on the stock is your own pattern that you like, and not VIAS, then ignore everything that I just said.
Larry
Any thoughts of having Bell and Carlson produce some custom stocks in the Vias and Verde camo?
thanks
Ron
Jason, your story is a great one and your products from Sitka to Kuiu even better. I would love to have a rifle in the Vias camo but probably not the expense of all the customization of the SLR. You think you’ll ever do something like what was done with the Kimber Mountain Ascent w/ Open Country camo, which is a bit more affordable but still has some custom specs? Thank you for all you do!!