Peep the full article for more deets and updated testing data 📈 ► pew.link/SolusReview 0:00 Intro 0:17 CRINGY Gun Meme 0:35 Overview 1:05 Ergonomics, Features, & Accessories 5:08 Accuracy Testing 7:20 Trigger 8:33 Final Thoughts & Conclusion 10:51 Special Thanks
I'm an old 60s vet. The choice of sniper rifles has gotten much better since my day. I do still love my Remington 700 with a heavy barrel. My scope is a 6×24 . When we had farm property I had plenty of distance to practice. The range I use to go to which is Jim Clark's old range only went out 400 yards but that's probably enough these days . When l policed here l was the police department unofficial sniper . They really didn't have that position back then . All in all the 60s were very interesting for me.
I have the Solos in 6.5 (review on my channel) and it shoots 1/2 groups all day, I've managed a few 1/4 inch groups with load development. All handloads, my Solos has never seen a factory round.
We actually have one company range here in Shreveport Louisiana with 100 yd indoor ranges that's about as far out as I can get around here these days because I don't have a place to go practice any further .
@@thelittledetailscr7231 Fair point, but everything within perspective. When you look at a lot of chassis-based precision rifles, this is on the affordable end.
Anytime anything touches your barrel it will affect harmonics. Unless you have a tuner to tune your harmonics, it’s a 50/50 if it will positively or negatively affect accuracy.
I’m really really considering getting this rifle chambered in 6mm creedmoor both for coyote/varmint hunting as well as getting into PRS. 6mm creedmoor seems to be fairly affordable to reload. I wish I was able to get my hands on one of these in person to make sure I like it before I buy it. Love the videos and the channel guys!!
I went on a whim and grabbed the stag arms pursuit bolt action in 6.5 creedmoor. With Aero being the parent company it runs the solus action. I am hitting (when I focus) up to 5 shots on top of one another. Even when I am not as focused, it is always within 0.65” at 100yds. I’d love to see a comparison because it’s my first rifle and I love it so far. But I’m still considering a second version and the AP solus is in the running.
@@ChickenNuggetDino it’s not stag specifically, it’s aero precision. It’s their Solus action. They are now the parent company for stag. So from what I gather you are getting an action, a barrel, and and overall product from 3 key manufacturers in the Aero ownership group. Regardless, it’s shoots excellent and anyone I’ve let try it agreed. Simple, fun, accuracy….
I’m very interested in doing this myself. Can you give me some resources? I’m an AR guy, haven’t spent much time behind a bolt action, though, so my knowledge is limited. Thanks!
@jacobhinkston6804 You buy a chasis, you buy the action, and you get a prefit barrel and torque it all to spec. Much simpler than an AR, but the torque spec are important and you require specialized tools. So no ugga duggas like an AR.
@StuninRub "Custom" is a relative term. A decent chasis, good barrel and action would come out around the same as a Solus, possibly a little more If what you want is a bit on the expensive side but you will have your own "custom" rifle just how you want it. Yes you could go out and spend x3, x4 what a Solus costs but I'm talking about what you can build instead of buying a Solus.
Now I’m wondering which suppressor is best for my application? Looking at a Solus in 6.5 creedmoor. Also, was thinking an otter creek labs polonium 30. And subsonic ammo.
If Aero manufactured the Solus with an M24 or MTU profile rather than the Sendero, you would see that the suppressor wouldn't affect it as much due to a heavier and more rigid barrel. The suppressor acts as a tuner weight and, in this case, makes it less accurate. Hopefully Aero will manufacture M24/MTU barrels through Ballistic Advantage soon.
More included features, lower price, and comparable accuracy to a Daniel Defense? Count me in. Although Aero needs to get off their ass and release the folding adapter.
Suppressors should be readily available enough that you could biy several types with different internal geometry, to see if _that_ might be causing issues with precision.
@@pewpewtactical Quicker follow up via lower recoil and your scope will move less. Heavier rifles make sense, it just needs to be for the right purpose!
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Peep the full article for more deets and updated testing data 📈
► pew.link/SolusReview
0:00 Intro
0:17 CRINGY Gun Meme
0:35 Overview
1:05 Ergonomics, Features, & Accessories
5:08 Accuracy Testing
7:20 Trigger
8:33 Final Thoughts & Conclusion
10:51 Special Thanks
I'm an old 60s vet. The choice of sniper rifles has gotten much better since my day. I do still love my Remington 700 with a heavy barrel. My scope is a 6×24 . When we had farm property I had plenty of distance to practice. The range I use to go to which is Jim Clark's old range only went out 400 yards but that's probably enough these days . When l policed here l was the police department unofficial sniper . They really didn't have that position back then . All in all the 60s were very interesting for me.
Thank you for your service on both counts. I worked SWAT in my time but never did long range so this is a fun new realm for me.
I have the Solos in 6.5 (review on my channel) and it shoots 1/2 groups all day, I've managed a few 1/4 inch groups with load development. All handloads, my Solos has never seen a factory round.
That's pretty good , at my age which is 80 I'll take a half inch group any day. My eyes are still pretty good.
That gives me hope John!
We actually have one company range here in Shreveport Louisiana with 100 yd indoor ranges that's about as far out as I can get around here these days because I don't have a place to go practice any further .
That's a great place to start! All the fundamentals that apply to make tight groups at 100 yards are the same you use to reach out further.
Affordable yet dependable - a must-have for any serious shooter looking to step up their game.
Great combo!
It's twenty two hundred dollars. Not exactly affordable for most.
@@thelittledetailscr7231Very expensive for an EDC firearm, but quite affordable for long-range accuracy.
@@thelittledetailscr7231 Fair point, but everything within perspective. When you look at a lot of chassis-based precision rifles, this is on the affordable end.
Wow that might could replace my Rrimmington 700 heavy in .308. I think that looks sharp.
I've got the same gun and it's great. The Solus just gives you so many more options.
Anytime anything touches your barrel it will affect harmonics. Unless you have a tuner to tune your harmonics, it’s a 50/50 if it will positively or negatively affect accuracy.
I’m really really considering getting this rifle chambered in 6mm creedmoor both for coyote/varmint hunting as well as getting into PRS. 6mm creedmoor seems to be fairly affordable to reload. I wish I was able to get my hands on one of these in person to make sure I like it before I buy it. Love the videos and the channel guys!!
Thank you for the support! We really enjoy this rifle. I bet it would serve you well in that capacity.
I went on a whim and grabbed the stag arms pursuit bolt action in 6.5 creedmoor. With Aero being the parent company it runs the solus action. I am hitting (when I focus) up to 5 shots on top of one another. Even when I am not as focused, it is always within 0.65” at 100yds. I’d love to see a comparison because it’s my first rifle and I love it so far. But I’m still considering a second version and the AP solus is in the running.
That’s great performance! I’d love to check one out.
Never knew stag made bolts
@@ChickenNuggetDino it’s not stag specifically, it’s aero precision. It’s their Solus action. They are now the parent company for stag. So from what I gather you are getting an action, a barrel, and and overall product from 3 key manufacturers in the Aero ownership group. Regardless, it’s shoots excellent and anyone I’ve let try it agreed. Simple, fun, accuracy….
Let's see a 6.5 vs 6mm creedmore video that may be a fun one!
You could do a custom build for the price of a Solus. Great review either way.
True, and you can build out your Solus to your specifications too. They really made it modular. Thank you!
I’m very interested in doing this myself. Can you give me some resources? I’m an AR guy, haven’t spent much time behind a bolt action, though, so my knowledge is limited. Thanks!
@jacobhinkston6804 You buy a chasis, you buy the action, and you get a prefit barrel and torque it all to spec. Much simpler than an AR, but the torque spec are important and you require specialized tools. So no ugga duggas like an AR.
You cannot do a custom rifle for the same price. The Solus sells for 1899 dollars in the configuration for the video.
@StuninRub "Custom" is a relative term. A decent chasis, good barrel and action would come out around the same as a Solus, possibly a little more If what you want is a bit on the expensive side but you will have your own "custom" rifle just how you want it. Yes you could go out and spend x3, x4 what a Solus costs but I'm talking about what you can build instead of buying a Solus.
Good review. Seems to be a good entry level/Blue collar rifle. Does anyone make an NVG/thermal bridge for the chassis?
I'm certain they do, but not sure who. The chassis has tapped holes for a bridge too.
Now I’m wondering which suppressor is best for my application? Looking at a Solus in 6.5 creedmoor. Also, was thinking an otter creek labs polonium 30. And subsonic ammo.
If Aero manufactured the Solus with an M24 or MTU profile rather than the Sendero, you would see that the suppressor wouldn't affect it as much due to a heavier and more rigid barrel. The suppressor acts as a tuner weight and, in this case, makes it less accurate. Hopefully Aero will manufacture M24/MTU barrels through Ballistic Advantage soon.
I may take another run at this with the Aero Precision suppressor to see how it affects accuracy.
They do make it with the M24 barrel. It’s on their website. Brownells has it too.
I used a silencerco 36m, getting ridiculous groups out of mine. Though it was only 2 3 round groups
Interesting. I may have to try a couple other suppressors to see if it makes much difference.
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More included features, lower price, and comparable accuracy to a Daniel Defense? Count me in. Although Aero needs to get off their ass and release the folding adapter.
It beats the Delta 5 Pro for price but has similar features.
@@pewpewtactical On the DD, the bag rider, folding mechanism, full length pic rail are all add ons. And it doesn’t have an integrated arca rail.
@@SOCMMOB Absolutely correct.
I would like to have a larger bolt handle...can you suggest where I can obtain this
Is the bipod backwards?
This, or the new CZ 600 MDT?
Tough call. CZ makes some great stuff and this one looks comparable in features and price, but maybe with a heavier profile barrel.
Suppressors should be readily available enough that you could biy several types with different internal geometry, to see if _that_ might be causing issues with precision.
Good point. I've seen the suppressor issue cause increased and decreased accuracy now.
6.5 cryMore :)
All the bolt action rifles I've reset by raising the bolt
I’m with that dude from Q, heavy rifles are a little silly.
If they dampen recoil of larger calibers and enable quicker follow up shots, I get it.
@@pewpewtactical Quicker follow up via lower recoil and your scope will move less. Heavier rifles make sense, it just needs to be for the right purpose!
Bla, suppressor
Yep.
Why do you do that? Like and sub right at the beginning? I’ve never seen your videos before! Quit begging for subs. If I like it I’ll subscribe I don’t need to be told.