Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012

Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012

Unique Alpine / FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua Magnum, 26″ Bolt Action, 2012

So you want a multi-caliber precision rifle platform built to compete with the world’s best military sniper rifles. This is it. The FN Ballista in .338 Lapua Magnum, manufactured by Unique Alpine in Bavaria and distributed by FNH USA. 26-inch fluted barrel. Vibration-isolated aluminum alloy receiver. Fully adjustable ambidextrous folding stock. FFL transfer required.

Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012   This is the rifle that competed directly against the Remington MSR, the Sako TRG M10, and the Accuracy International AWM for the US Military Precision Sniper Rifle contract. First, FN partnered with Unique Alpine — makers of the respected TPG-1 — to develop the Ballista specifically for that competition. Next, it didn’t win the PSR contract, but the fully developed system went straight to the commercial market instead of disappearing. Finally, that means you get a complete, production-ready military-grade precision rifle platform, without the military procurement premium.

Is this a complete firearm requiring FFL transfer?

Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012    Yes. So this is a complete, serialized FN Ballista bolt-action rifle. Therefore, it ships only to your licensed FFL dealer for proper transfer. Also, buyers must be 18 or older to purchase a long gun under federal law. Therefore, confirm with your FFL before ordering.

What calibers can this rifle be configured for?

Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012   Three  and you can swap between them in under two minutes. So the Ballista ships in .338 Lapua Magnum and can be reconfigured to .300 Winchester Magnum or .308 Winchester with a caliber conversion kit. Also, each 26-inch fluted barrel uses polygonal rifling with a 1:9 inch right-hand constant twist rate, and each barrel remains true to the receiver centerline after every swap. Therefore, one platform covers three serious long-range cartridges without gunsmith work.

What makes the Unique Alpine / FN Ballista platform special?

Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012   Military-grade modularity with commercial availability. So the Ballista’s aluminum alloy receiver is vibration-isolated from the chassis, meaning the action doesn’t bear structural stress from firing  the barrel extension handles lockup instead, similar in concept to an AR-15 upper. Also, this allows the receiver to be made of lighter materials rather than steel, saving considerable weight without sacrificing rigidity. Therefore, the Ballista achieves a sub-16 pound weight in a platform designed for extreme-range precision use.

How adjustable is the folding stock?

Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012   Fully adjustable in every dimension. So the ambidextrous folding stock adjusts for length of pull, buttplate height, comb height, and cast-on and cast-off. Also, a monopod QD mount is available as an optional accessory, and the stock folds for transport compactness. Therefore, you can dial in a perfect shooting position for any shooter, any rest height, and any scope height.

Who is this Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012best for?

This  Unique Alpine FN FNH Ballista .338 Lapua 26″ Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 2012   fits long-range precision shooters, military and law enforcement marksmen, and serious collectors who want a documented PSR competition rifle on the commercial market. So if you want a multi-caliber platform with genuine military development pedigree at a price below comparable European competition rifles, the Ballista delivers that. Also good for hunters who specifically want .338 Lapua capability in a chassis-style platform with real multi-caliber flexibility.

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FAQ

Is this a complete firearm requiring FFL transfer? Yes. It’s a complete, serialized rifle. FFL transfer required, buyers must be 18 or older.

Who actually made the FN Ballista? Unique Alpine, a Bavarian precision rifle manufacturer known for the TPG-1. FNH USA distributed it commercially after the PSR competition.

What happened to the FN Ballista in the US Military PSR competition? It lost to the Remington MSR, which was selected as the winner. The fully developed Ballista then went to the commercial market.

Can I convert this rifle to other calibers? Yes. Caliber conversion kits for .300 Win Mag and .308 Win allow a full caliber change in under two minutes.

What’s the magazine capacity in .338 Lapua? 5-round or 8-round detachable box magazines, both included or available separately.

Is the FN Ballista still in production? No. FN discontinued the Ballista in 2021, making existing examples increasingly collectible.

What’s the twist rate on the .338 Lapua barrel? 1:9 inches, right-hand constant twist, with polygonal rifling.

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