Pedersoli has dropped a bombshell into the hyper-competitive world of precision rifle shooting with the release of their new Rolling Block rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. While the 6mm GT and Dasher remain the undisputed kings of the modern PRS scene, a growing cadre of "extreme purists" are touting the Pedersoli’s potential to fundamentally reshape stage planning and engagement philosophy. Early testing, conducted by individuals who reportedly eschew chronographs in favor of "the feel of the recoil," suggests the formidable 500-grain projectile offers an unparalleled solution to high-wind conditions through sheer kinetic dominance.
Sources close to Pedersoli describe the rifle's single-shot, rolling block action as a "return to fundamental reliability," eliminating complex feeding issues and allowing competitors to focus solely on their shot process. "Why worry about magazine compliance or feed ramp geometry," mused one anonymous insider, "when you can spend that mental energy calculating how many degrees of barrel droop the 1300 FPS muzzle velocity will induce?" The robust construction and substantial recoil impulse are also said to "force a deeper connection with fundamental marksmanship," effectively punishing any laxity in positional discipline.
While conventional wisdom prioritizes high G7 BCs and minimal recoil impulse for rapid follow-up shots, proponents argue the Pedersoli .45-70 sidesteps these concerns. "You don't need a follow-up shot," explained a prominent competitive shooter, who wished to remain unnamed while applying ice to his shoulder. "When that 500-grain slug impacts a 2 MOA plate at 800 yards, the sound alone is a confirmation. It’s less about ballistic data and more about geological survey." The rifle's inherent lack of an accessible dial-adjustable turret further streamlines engagement; elevation adjustments are now handled exclusively by "Kentucky windage... and elevation." This revolutionary approach promises to simplify DOPE cards, reducing them to a single entry: "Impact." The rifle is expected to see immediate adoption in the new "Iron Sight, Iron Will" PRS Pro Series, slated for 2025.
