Verney Carron Impact NT

The History of Verney Carron

Gunsmith Claude Verney (1800–1870), who came from a line of distinguished gunsmiths dating back to 1650, began the business in 1820. At 20, he earned first place in an armory competition sponsored by the City of Saint–Etienne. Later, in 1830, he married Antoinette Carron, a descendant of another family of gunsmiths, and renamed his company Verney-Carron. When Claude Verney passed away in 1870, his eldest son Jean took over the company with his brothers. That is why the company was formerly known as Verney-Carron Frères before being changed back to its original name in 1917 following Jean's passing.

Six manufacturers were brought together as the company was rebuilt following World War II to form the Groupement d'Exploitation des Fabricants d'Armes Réunis (GEFAR). Over 150,000 rifles were produced, most of them going by the brand name Pionnier. The company entered the era of modern industrial production in 1954 when it agreed to license the production of the product to a little-known Italian manufacturer who had just finished developing an extremely light semi-automatic hunting shotgun.

In 1963, Verney-Carron acquired SIFARM, which included renowned barrel maker Jean Breuil and the venerable manufacturers Berthon Frères, Francisque Darne, Didier-Drevet, Gerest, and Ronchard-Cizeron. The Sagittaire, the first over-under French shotgun to be mass-produced, was introduced in 1966 and quickly rose to the top of the market. Between 1970 and 1975, production more than doubled. A highly challenging phase, however, was followed up in the 1980s by the corporation closing the facilities at Cours Fauriel to concentrate operations at the mechanical workshops of Boulevard Thiers. During this time, Verney-Carron was awarded the contract for producing sub-assemblies for FAMAS, the French Army's new assault rifle. This partnership, which lasted for more than ten years, helped the business completely revamp its quality control while enabling Verney-Carron to grow consistently in a constantly declining industry.

An over-and-under Sagittaire with a light alloy receiver was developed in 1985, and it was an instant hit, guaranteeing Sagittaire's continued dominance of the market. Three years later, in 1988, the Trap model of the new Super 9 was released, and it was soon followed by several additional models, including the Plume model in 1993. The previous Sagittaire line was eventually superseded by the Super 9. Still, one model, the Double Express, was launched in 1989 and, along with the Impact rifle, helped increase sales of barreled weapons. In 1994, a brand-new Sagittaire model known as the "Nouvelle Technologie" was unveiled. It was praised by the entire hunting press and embraced enthusiastically by hunters.

Many police and law enforcement agencies have since embraced the "Flash-Ball," a brand-new defensive tool that first went on sale in 1990. The "Super Pro," a new Flash-Ball designed for the security industry, was introduced in 1999 and is currently being equipped by the Municipal Police. Over time, it has evolved into one of the fundamental weapons for the French National Police. The Impact Plus, a brand-new bolt-action rifle, was released in 1996. Building on the success of Impact Plus, the Impact Auto carbine—the first and only automatic hunting carbine made in France—was introduced in 2000.

Verney Carron Impact NT Rifle Review

Verney Carron Impact NT is a long-action semi-automatic rifle. The action features a sturdy 6-locking lugs bolt, which locks directly into the barrel, and a two-piston ejection system.

The trigger is light and has a short pull length. The rifle comes with a Battue rib or a rear sight with an adjustable fiber optic front sight (Karbon and Fusion Executive models). Its metal magazine is either pivoting with a capacity of two cartridges or detachable with a capacity of two or five rounds. The safety is located on the trigger guard and locks the trigger. The rifle's barrel measures 550 mm (20.4-inches) or 600 mm (23.6-inches) while its overall length is 1020-1140 mm (40.1-inches to 44.8-inches).

The Impact series features another rifle, Impact LA, which is a pump-action, but it is based on the same system of Impact NT along with Linergie and Speedline. These rifles are adjusted to fit legal requirements in certain countries, where semi-auto weapons are restricted for commercial use. Verney Carron is not the only manufacturer that made various models based on the same system for such purpose, but it is also the case with big names like Browning, for instance. All recent versions of the mentioned Verney Carron rifles share the same Ergal receiver with four pre-tapped holes, making it simple to pick a mount that will fit your rifle. The dimensions and recommendations can be found below.

Figure 1: Verney Carron Impact NT One, chambered for .300 Win. Mag. (Source: https://www.icollector.com/VERNEY-CARRON-MODEL-IMPACT-NT-ONE-CALIBER-300-WIN-MAG_i34065436)

Verney Carron Impact NT Calibers

Verney Carron Impact NT is chambered for the following calibers:

7mm Rem. Mag.
7x64
.30-06 Spr. *
.300 Win. Mag.

* These calibers are not available on all variants

Verney Carron Impact NT Variants

Verney Carron Impact NT is available in the following variants:

Synthetique
One
Traqueur One
Diamant Noire
Etendard Luxe
Luxe Bois
Classique
Classique Trou de Pouce
Trou de Pouce Camo
Camo
Camo Orange
Luxe Wood
Karbon
Fusion Executive
Bete Noire

Verney Carron Impact NT's receiver comes with four pre-tapped holes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

Verney Carron Impact NT receiver

Verney Carron Impact NT

A: 22 mm

B: 97 mm

C: 13 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: 16.5

R2: 16.5

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Verney Carron Impact NT

Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Verney Carron Impact NT

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, the mounting surfaces of these rifles must match in all dimensions. The following rifles are interchangeable:

Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Verney Carron Impact NT

For two-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. The following rifles are interchangeable:

Best Scope Mounts for Verney Carron Impact NT

Fixed Scope Mounts for Verney Carron Impact NT

These MAKfix rings with bases are a great, affordable option for the Verney Carron Impact NT. They are made of steel and come with a thirty-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Verney Carron Impact NT

If you plan to use multiple scopes on your rifle, we recommend Reknagel's Eramatic swing pivot mount, which can be easily detached and is zeroed when reattached. It is made of steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for Verney Carron Impact NT

Adding a Picatinny rail to your rifle is an excellent idea as it creates plenty more scope mount options to choose from. This Contessa Picatinny rail will make a perfect fit. It is made of steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

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