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Available in .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum and .300 Norma Magnum, the Scorpio is designed for longer ranges and moderately hard targets. It starts with the Victrix’s Minerva three-lug long action, which offers a 60-degree throw. Made from AISI 630 steel, it’s coated in PVD for smooth operation and protection from the elements. It’s also compatible with AICS magazines, and my test sample arrived with a five-round polymer magazine, though Victrix offers eight-rounders to law enforcement personnel.
The bolt is fluted to reduce weight, but it also helps give debris somewhere to go in harsh conditions, ensuring a proper lockup in sand, dirt, snow, etc. The bolt handle is knurled, with a slight bend for smooth, fast manipulations. The trigger can be used as a single- or two-stage unit, and both stages are adjustable. (P.S. My test rifle’s trigger pull measured 3 pounds, which is perfect for me, so I didn’t have to alter it.)
The test rifle was also chambered in .300 Norma Magnum, and it sported a match-grade 26-inch, AISI 416R barrel lapped for accuracy and capped with a large three-chamber muzzle brake. Surrounding the barreled action is a purpose-built chassis system using an AR-style pistol grip, an infinitely adjustable folding stock and an octagonal handguard with removable rails, though a version with KeyMod slots is also available. You’ll also notice a unique grip machined into the bottom of the forend. In short, this chassis is the epitome of European engineering, as it can easily be adjusted to fit just about anyone on the fly for the perfect match of rifle and shooter.
Ghost Recon
In Breakpoint, the sniper rifle is a Scorpio TCT version.