National Match Armory
Expert Level Match Rifles:
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What is a National Match Armory Expert Level Match Rifle?
(This Expert Level Match Rifle features upgraded wood and Series II NM sights.)
The Expert Level Match Rifle is the most popular rifle we build at National Match Armory for three important reasons:
First, at only $2495 base price (customer-supplied rifle), it is, for an entirely hand-crafted custom match rifle, very affordable,
Second, it is highly competitive in NRA and CMP Service Rifle competition (with NM sights), and...
Third, it can be upgraded at any time in the future to "Master" or "High Master" Level rifle (while it can be done, we do not recommend this course of action...planning ahead is always a better way to go).
Every Expert Level Match Rifle, like all rifles built at National Match Armory, is hand built one at a time by riflesmith Eric Pierce himself. Each is an individual with subtle differences, but each is superior in terms of craftsmanship and performance.
Like all NMA-built rifles, the Expert Level Match Rifle can often be purchased outright from our inventory or one can be built from a rifle you already own.
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Basic "Expert Level Match Rifle" Package:
* Stunningly beautiful new American walnut stock and handguards, hand shaped, sanded, stained and oil finished as only National Match Armory does it,
* A new excellent quality button-rifled match-grade barrel manufactured by Krieger Barrels with original GI NM weight and contour in .30-06 caliber is standard (upgraded .308/7.62x51 caliber also available at extra cost),
* Proprietary steel bedding to tightly fit receiver in stock and provided proper barrel tension (Note: Expert Level Match Rifles ARE NOT legal in John C. Garand matches. See "John C. Garand Match Rifles" page of this website for more information.),
* Proprietary accurizing (called our Famous 12-Step Accurizing Program) including proprietary non-fragile handguard modifications, hand-fitting, smoothing and blueprinting throughout,
* A smoothed and lightened trigger with crisp let-off,
* "Signature Series" metal finishing, a beautiful hand-burnished finish over smoothed, deburred and hand-prepped exterior metal surfaces which includes a combination of Parkerized and eggshell blue-black finishes...a very handsome addition to any of our custom built rifles.
* A 90 day conditional warranty, parts and labor.
* Base package price: $2495 on customer-supplied rifle (prices may vary at any time for any reason).
"Expert Level Match Rifle" Upgrades:
* National Match Armory "Series II"1/2 minute National Match rear sights/.062" National Match front sight,
* NMA Exclusive Pressure Steel Bedding w/ rear pillar,
* Upgraded furniture in Semi-Fancy and Full-Fancy American and AA English Walnuts
* much, much more...
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What kind of performance can I expect?
Capable of performance in the area of +/- 1 MOA (using selected Match grade ammo or skillfully worked up hand loads), National Match Armory Expert Level Match Rifles have proven themselves up to the task in NRA and CMP Service Rifle competition from Texas to Camp Perry.
In the hands of a well-qualified shooter, with quality match ammo suited to the rifle and upgraded with NM sights, an Expert Level Match Rifle can easily score "possibles" in across-the-course competition.
Over and above accuracy, National Match Armory Expert Level Match Rifles feature smooth, positive operation that inspires great confidence in the shooter.
Loading, feeding, cycling and clip ejection are butter-smooth and precise, leaving the shooter to focus on his shooting - and only his shooting.
The beauty of an Expert Level Match Rifle is it is an excellent entry-level rifle while also being "enough rifle" to see you through to an NRA Master or High Master classification...as your shooting skills grow, of course. (See the "Master and High Master Match Rifle" page for more information.)
If, on the other hand, you only plan to shoot from a bench at your local range or in an occasional local match, you can use the base model Expert in complete confidence that the rifle won't hold you back.
Though chambered in .30-06 in the basic package, we highly recommend chambering your new Expert Level Match Rifle in .308 caliber. We feel that performance is superior to .30-06, the rifle is easier to shoot and the practice ammo is much, much less expensive. The choice, however, is yours.
Regardless of the caliber, the fit and finish of every National Match Armory Match Rifle is superior by every measure, inspiring even more confidence by its very look and feel.
It's quality, and it shows.
How much will it cost?
We most commonly build Expert Level Match Rifles from a gun you already own - $2495 (not including any additional parts or repairs). We also offer an exchange or trade-in program if you'd prefer. Also, we usually have at least one Expert Level Match Rifle in our inventory of rifles for sale. Please see the appropriate page of this website for current information.
We can upgrade over and above the base model Expert at the same time we are initially building your rifle, if you want, with optional sights, barrels, stocks, bedding and accessories. Also, see our "Master and High Master Match Rifle" page for even more performance-oriented upgrades.
Each rifle is an individual, and building it to suit your needs and taste is our specialty.
How do I go about ordering a rifle or getting mine rebuilt?
If you think a National Match Armory Expert Level Rifle, or rebuilding your own rifle to Expert Level specifications would fit your needs, the next step is to get in touch with us.
You can send us an email at nationalmatcharmory001@msn.com or give us a call at 817-874-9115 ( or our message center at 817-478-5721) letting us know you're interested in an Expert Level Match Rifle or upgrade, and we'll figure it out from there together.
Talk to you soon.
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