The Aero Precision Solus bolt action rifle series offers shooters an excellent balance of customization and ready-to-shoot performance. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight hunting rifle or a long-action model for long-range precision, the Solus series provides flexibility and quality. This review covers the unique features of the Solus lightweight hunter and long-action rifles, highlighting Aero Precision's expert craftsmanship and innovation in the bolt gun market.
The Aero Precision Solus series was designed to make custom bolt gun builds more accessible while maintaining high quality. By offering turnkey options and customizable builds, Aero Precision ensures that shooters of all levels can enjoy the benefits of the Solus platform. Whether hunting or shooting long distances, the Solus bolt guns are fun to shoot, accurate, and built to last.
The Solus action represents Aero Precision’s entry into the bolt gun space. Launched a couple of years ago, it was developed to remove the traditional barriers to entry that often come with custom bolt gun builds. The Solus action allows for complete rifle purchases and standalone components, allowing users to develop or buy according to their preferences.
One of the most exciting models in the Solus lineup is the Solus Lightweight Hunter. Designed for portability, this rifle features a slimmed-down action and lightweight components, making it ideal for hunters who need to cover ground without being weighed down.
The Solus Lightweight Hunter has a carbon fiber barrel from Ballistic Advantage and a composite Phoenix stock. These features significantly reduce the rifle’s overall weight, making it a perfect choice for hunters who need to move quickly and efficiently in the field. Despite its lightweight design, the Solus Hunter remains sturdy and durable, providing the accuracy and reliability shooters expect from Aero Precision.
The Solus Lightweight Hunter can be purchased as a complete rifle or as individual components, allowing users to build a customized setup tailored to their needs. This flexibility makes the Solus an excellent option for those who prefer to assemble their own rifle and for those who want a ready-to-shoot model.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Solus Long Action is built for those seeking power and range. Designed to handle magnum cartridges such as the 7 PRC, the long-action Solus offers shooters the ability to tackle more giant games or confidently engage in long-range shooting competitions.
The Solus Long Action provides the same high-quality construction as the short action model but extends its capabilities to magnum cartridges. This makes it ideal for shooters who need the extra stopping power and range that magnum rounds provide. Whether you're hunting more large game or shooting at extended distances, the Solus Long Action can handle it.
As with the lightweight hunter, the Solus Long Action can be fully customized to suit the builder's needs. Key features such as the barrel, action footprint, and trigger are designed to be builder-friendly. The rifle accommodates barrels with Zermatt Origin shoulder presets or Savage small shank barrels, making it easy to swap and customize. The action footprint matches the Remington 700's short-action and long-action footprints, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of aftermarket components. Additionally, the Solus uses the 700 Klown trigger, one of the most popular triggers in the market today.
Aero Precision is renowned for its superior machining, and the Solus bolt-action rifles are no exception. One Kansas shooter noted the excellent machining of the Solus Lightweight Hunter, specifically how the rail section over the ejection port was perfectly cut out. The shooter mentioned that the scope mounted flawlessly without requiring zeroing adjustments, highlighting the precision of Aero’s manufacturing process.
The action of the Solus rifles is polished using a unique process that involves multiple rounds of polishing and nitriding. This results in a bolt action that is smooth, shiny, and highly durable. The rifle’s action is machined, then polished in a tumbler, nitrided, and polished again. This meticulous process ensures the rifle performs smoothly and reliably, even under demanding conditions.
The Aero Precision Solus bolt-action rifle series stands as a testament to Aero’s dedication to precision and customization. From the lightweight hunter model to the long-action magnum cartridge build, the Solus rifles offer shooters the versatility and performance needed for a variety of applications. Whether building a custom bolt gun from scratch or purchasing a ready-to-shoot model, the Solus series delivers both quality and adaptability.
If you’re looking for a rifle that is accurate, fun to shoot, and designed with the shooter in mind, the Aero Precision Solus bolt action rifles are an excellent choice. From hunting to long-range shooting, these rifles provide a smooth, customizable experience that’s hard to beat. ~ Gun Talk Staff
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