Bullpups - Sinclair C5 of the future discuss ?

[Steyr]

If I bought a bullpup - it sure as hell wouldnt be for paper punching.

Whilst it doesnt stop iylts use for that - none of the design amd ergonomics were considered as a paper punching solution.

I would say most would buy a true bullpup primarily as a hunting tool or - maybe - they need a smaller shooting solution because or physical limiting factors like dodgy shoulder or the like

[gsxrman]

I would say they are different to a "rifle" and should be treat that way.
A good BP is a very effective tool.
All the weight is close to you, so the balance is, and your grip needs to be then they balance spot on, like a big pistol.
Spot on for Rats, close barn work or dense woods.
I wouldnt buy an air rifle BP as I dont do enough of that type of shooting anymore to warrant owning a good one, I can do all that with a Rapid, the times I do it.

[32:1]

If I bought a bullpup - it sure as hell wouldnt be for paper punching.

Whilst it doesnt stop iylts use for that - none of the design amd ergonomics were considered as a paper punching solution.

I would say most would buy a true bullpup primarily as a hunting tool or - maybe - they need a smaller shooting solution because or physical limiting factors like dodgy shoulder or the like

I would of agreed fully but my best groups paper punching at 50yds have been with a bullpup and a guy shoots a pulsar at our range benchrest comps and does well, Ive a bad back so find using a pup at the bench for hours uncomfortable for me but plenty do. I never thought Id buy a bullpup after years of rifles but simply gelled within a few shots, one thing that definitely improved was my standers.

Rob mentions scope height but I find this beneficial as it keeps the pup in my shoulder, stops the crooked neck and tightens poi holds up further out, admittedly I only use x1.5 inside and x2.5 outside.

The only rifle I can see me buying in the future is the Anshutz 9015BR, but I could never carry it about up the farm..

Shoot, enjoy, repeat whatever you have