Page 24 - Airsoft Action Issue 126 June 2021

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consistency.
As Keith Wood concluded in his take on the real
Fieldcraft for American Rifleman…
“Whether you are in the market for a lightweight
rifle for a high country sheep hunt or a compact
setup for climbing in and out of tree stands, the
Fieldcraft is a strong option. Don’t let its short barrel
fool you in terms of its performance - these rifles
are accurate, reliable and capable of making hits at
beyond any reasonable hunting distance.”
FIITED AND FINISHED
So, in an airsoft world dominated by military
models, is there a place for a replica, good as
it might be, for what is essentially a replica of
a civilian hunting rifle? I’d have to say yes for
many reasons! First and foremost is that of the
“competitive airsoft shooter”; competitions
featuring airsoft pistols and rifles are becoming
more and more commonplace, so having a
decent “bolty” that’s not an out and out
military-themed model is a plus for me. Then
there’s the scenario that I outlined right at the
Barrett very beginning of this article, that of the person, like
undoubtedly made me, that just wants a great-looking performance rifle
their name from making precision, long- to shoot for sheer pleasure. And last by but no means
range military rifles, that much is obvious but behind least, what’s the most common firearm that you see
the scenes Barrett, in this case Chris, the company’s in any immediate “post-ap” setting? Yup, the good
president, was up to tricks again as in 2017 Barrett old hunting rifle!
Firearm Mfg. found its way into the lightweight And to have a model that’s been designed by one
hunting rifle business! Chris Barrett, who previously of the best and biggest names in the military precision
served for more than a decade as its lead designer, shooting world, and that has been scrupulously
wanted to take a close look at the hunting rifles that replicated by EMG (by way of APS) as an airsoft rifle
he’d used and give them a little of the “Big B Magic” under full licence just makes it all the better!
treatment too! Externally the EMG Barrett Fieldcraft is very, very
The net result of Chris’ focus was the Fieldcraft, a neatly achieved. All the black metal parts, including
lightweight, high-performance bolt-action rifle built the above-chamber rail, are very nicely finished with
to the same quality standards that Barrett insisted on a matt effect which gives the rifle a classy look.
when it came to military hardware. The actions of the The furniture is available in “Carbon Fibre” black,
Fieldcraft rifles were scaled exactly to the cartridges Multicam, and Multicam Black (for a bit more money
used to make them as light and “tidy” as they could of course!), and to fit in with my “post-ap civilian”
be, and it’s said that each Fieldcraft’s barrelled action thoughts, I chose the “Carbon-Fibre” black, or the
was “individually pillar-bedded to its own carbon-fiber “Blackout” as it’s called… See, even the name fits
stock for a perfect fit”. Finally, Fieldcrafts were fitted with post-ap! Throughout, the “carbon-fibre-style”
as standard with adjustable Timney triggers for a light moulded furniture is very precise with no gaps or
and clean break, one of the most important elements prominent lines present and both the grip area and
for any rifle when it comes to overall accuracy and the forestock are smooth and graceful. There are QD

“THE FURNITURE IS AVAILABLE IN “CARBON FIBRE” BLACK, MULTICAM, AND
MULTICAM BLACK (FOR A BIT MORE MONEY OF COURSE!), AND TO FIT IN WITH MY
“POST-AP CIVILIAN” THOUGHTS, I CHOSE THE “CARBON-FIBRE” BLACK, OR THE
“BLACKOUT” AS IT’S CALLED… SEE, EVEN THE NAME FITS WITH POST-AP!”

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