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TesT rifle VIcTRIx ARmAmenTS VenuS V SeRIeS cAlIBeR .308 WIncheSTeR 1

It’s called Venus and it is semi-custom rifle made for the emerging (in Italy) discipline
of PRS, but in general it’s a solid choice for long-range shooting. Three configurations
are planned: we have tested the top-of-the-line model with a 5R Benchmark barrel

Written by Matteo Cagossi, photos by Matteo Galuzzi
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1_The forend has large cooling
windows and M-LOK slots. The front
of the magazine well can be used as
a barricade stop.
2_The Victrix ProAngle Venus V
muzzle brake has 4 expansion
chambers with angled cuts to reduce
recoil. The Benchmark barrel has
5R rifling.

3_The buttstock has a quick
3 adjustment mechanism for
the butt-pad and cheek piece.

The action
The action on which the new Venus V ballistic system is based is the well-established cylindrical section movement
with a bolt equipped with three asymmetrically arranged lugs.
This project, borrowed from Victrix’s expertise in the tactical field, was created to ensure maximum reliability
during feeding from the magazine, together with greater solidity and precision in the locking phase, when
compared to bolts with only two lugs. In addition, the smaller angle of rotation necessary for unlocking aids the
rapid succession of shots, a feature particularly appreciated both in the military and police fields, and in PRS
competitions, where the reduction of the execution time of the series or exercise is very rewarding. With an opening
angle of less than 60 ° and the extremely short movement of the bolt, determined by the dimensions specially

fOr THOse WHO WANT TO BUY iT
Target market: competitive shooters, fans of long-range shooting and PRS
What it requires: to maximize the potential of the rifle, it is advisable to proceed with the initial break-in
of the barrel and search for reloads that comply with PRS regulations
Why you should buy it: because it is a balanced, stable and ergonomically adaptable rifle for every need.
It is the right “tool of the trade” for those who want to excel in PRS and long-distance competitions
Possible alternatives: Kelbly rifles, Bcm europearms and GAc custom rifles

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