PRECISION-CRAFTED HUNTING RIFLES
In a quiet corner of New Zealand, Hardy Rifle Engineering was born from a belief that rifles should be made with as much intention as they’re carried. Built in-house, Hardy rifles are a blend of modern innovation and traditional craftmanship, trusted by those who know the difference.
THE HARDY HUNTING EXPERIENCE
PRE-HUNT
The Custom Nation team will load develop the perfect ammunition for your rifle. We head to the range, we produce the data and from their our experienced team will produce a box of 20 custom cartridges.
THE HUNT
- Travel and transfers
- 4 Nights Accommodation & 3 meals per day.
- Range day setting up your rifle perfectly
- 3 Days hunting with the Custom Nation team.
- Game included in the package: Springbok, zebra and wildebeest
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
HARDY RIFLE'S ARE PREMIUM HUNTING RIFLES USUALLY MADE TO ORDER OR WHEN IS AVAILABILITY WILL TAKE TWO WEEKS TO ARRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
STANDARD FEATURES
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Multi-calibre switch barrel
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Long or short action
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Carbon fibre wrapped barrel
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5/8 x 24 muzzle thread
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Triggertech Special
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Forend picatinny rail
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Flush Cups - QD
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Direction Tunable Muzzle Brake
PACKAGE INCLUDES
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Choice of 2 Barrels in various calibre options
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Choose Long or short action
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Choose Carbon fibre wrapped / Stainless Steel Barrels or a combination of both
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Bipod from Hardy Rifle
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Direction Tunable Muzzle Brake OR Suppressor
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Hard Carry Case with tools
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Hybrid Carbon Stock with Cheek Riser
STANDARD FEATURES
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Fixed Carbon fibre wrapped barrel
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Long or short action
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5/8 x 24 muzzle thread
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Triggertech Special
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Forend picatinny rail
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Flush Cups - QD
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Direction Tunable Muzzle Brake
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Choose Long or short action
- Carbon fibre wrapped barrel choose Calibre, Twist and 20", 22" or 26".
- Bipod from Hardy Rifle
- Direction Tunable Muzzle Brake OR Suppressor
- Hard Carry Case with tools
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Full Carbon Stock with Cheek Riser
STANDARD FEATURES
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Fixed Stainless Steel barrel
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Long or short action
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5/8 x 24 muzzle thread
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Triggertech Special
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Forend picatinny rail
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Flush Cups - QD
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Direction Tunable Muzzle Brake
PACKAGE INCLUDES
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Choose Long or short action
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Steel fluted barrel - Sporter profile, choose Calibre, Twist and 20", 22" or 26".
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Bipod from Hardy Rifle
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Direction Tunable Muzzle Brake OR Suppressor
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Hard Carry Case with tools
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Full Carbon Stock with Cheek Riser
MEET THE LINE UP
THE ULTIMATE SWITCH BARREL RIFLE
The pinnacle of modern firearm innovation combines cutting-edge engineering with uncompromising field performance. Its advanced buttress thread primary extraction feature ensures flawless cycling, while carbon-fibre construction provides the lightweight strength needed for long-range accuracy.
Built for versatility, it allows effortless barrel and calibre changes, enabling shooters to adapt to any environment or mission. Precision, adaptability, and performance without compromise.
NEXT LEVEL ADJUSTABILITY
The all new Hybrid Cheek Riser is perfect for the discerning marksman who needs that little something extra in their shooting life!
It allows you to set up the rifle to suit your shooting, not changing your shooting to suit the rifle.
MULTI-CALIBER CAPABILITY
One of the most amazing features of The HYBRID is that it is completely modular while extremely user friendly. The barrels are easily removed and replaced - this is done with simple tools that are provided, and without the requirement to check head space with gauges.
CARBON FIBER STOCK
New Zealand is at the forefront of carbon fiber innovation. The HYBRID utilizes this proven technology to bring you a stock that epitomizes our vision of bringing you the apex of revolutionary equipment.
Made from moulded carbon fiber so there is no compromise in strength & integrity. We also assure an ergonomic, lightweight and rigid stock that performs flawlessly on recoil no matter the caliber, no matter the application
WEIGHT
24" carbon wrapped barrel - 6.7lbs
24" stainless steel barrel - 9.6lbs
Includes bolt & magazine, excludes optic & bipod
TRIGGER
TriggerTech Special, user adjustable from 1-3.5lbs
CALIBER RANGE
A large range from .223 Rem to .338 Lapua
Simple. There's nothing else out there that contains all the features that we wanted from a rifle of this kind. We wanted to use our cutting-edge Hybrid technology but incorporate it into a simplified version without the interchangeable barrel feature.
Here at Hardy Rifle, we pride ourselves on our courage to continually push the boundaries and to challenge and disrupt the market. We see failure only as an opportunity to learn, grow and better exceed your expectations.
We are guided and stay true to our core values...
NEXT LEVEL ADJUSTABILITY
The Project X cheek riser offers next level adjustability, giving marksmen the ability to tailor their rifle setup to their exact shooting style without compromise.
WEIGHT-CONSCIOUS DESIGN
Project X is engineered with purpose-selected materials like 4140 alloy steel, 7075-T6 aluminum, carbon fiber, and chrome silicon delivering a rifle that’s lighter, stronger, and precision-optimized where it matters most.
TRIGGER
TriggerTech special, user adjustable from 1-3.5lbs
CALIBER RANGE
From .223 Rem to .338 Lapua and everything in-between
Purpose-built for hunters who value accuracy, dependability, and weight, it is the lightest rifle we produce, perfect for long days in the field and challenging terrain. The Project X Hunter combines proven engineering with streamlined, weight-conscious build for unmatched handling and performance in a conventional hunting platform.
HUNTER CARBON STOCK DESIGN
Lightweight yet feature-rich, the Project X Hunter features a conventional hunting stock with an adjustable cheek-riser for comfort.
Made from molded carbon fiber, it ensures strength and integrity, providing an ergonomic, rigid stock that performs flawlessly under recoil, regardless of caliber or application.
FLUTED STEEL BARREL
The Hardy match grade barrel - contoured and fluted specifically for optimised weight while maintaining accuracy.
TRIGGER
TriggerTech special, user adjustable from 1-3.5lbs
CALIBER RANGE
From .223 Rem to .338 Lapua and everything in-between
Born from the same spirit of innovation and precision that defined our previous rifles.
This rifle refines these strengths into a rifle purpose-built for traditional hunting applications delivering a firearm that is both rooted in our legacy and suited to real hunting environments.
CARBON WRAPPED BARREL
The Hardy match-grade barrel features a carbon-wrapped design, specifically crafted to reduce weight while ensuring high levels of accuracy.
HUNTER CARBON STOCK DESIGN
Lightweight yet feature-rich, the Project X Hunter Carbon features a conventional hunting stock with an adjustable cheek-riser for comfort.
The molded carbon fiber, it ensures strength and integrity, providing an ergonomic, rigid stock that performs flawlessly under recoil, regardless of caliber.
WEIGHT
Dependent on your specific build, from 5.5 lbs
TRIGGER
TriggerTech Primary, user adjustable from 1.5 - 4lbs
CALIBER RANGE
From .223 Rem to .300 PRC and
everything in-between
TECHNICAL LIBRARY
CLASS HARDY
A UNIQUE SERIES TAKING YOU RIGHT INSIDE THE FACTORY WHERE EVERY COMPONENT IS MANUFACTURED.
ADVANCED PRIMARY EXTRACTION
Unlike traditional rifles that rely on the last 5° of bolt lift, the Project X Hunter spreads the extraction load across the full 90°. This dramatically reduces stress on the brass and extractor, making cycling smoother and malfunctions far less likely.
HOW IT WORKS
Primary extraction is an extremely underdeveloped but crucial stage of cycling your firearm. Primary extraction is one of the major causes of rifle malfunctions yet the design has not changed significantly in a century.
In a conventional bolt action rifle, the primary extraction is conducted in approximately the last 5 degrees of bolt lift. This creates considerable shock loading on your extractor and brass to the point where the extractor can let go and drop the rifle cartridge.
