30br build?

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TrxR

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Putting a list together for a 30br 100yd score rifle.

Im a debating between a bat (not sure which model) or a Panda. Any opinions?

Also looking at a Mcmillan EDGE benchrest stock but am not sure if it would be a good option or not?

Thanks
 
I had my 30BR Score Rifle built on a BAT B action with a Krieger Barrel, Jewel Trigger and a Tracker Stock.

Bob
 
Since you are building a 13.5 pound Rifle, that opens up your choice in a stock.

Get a stock that already has the added material of a HV. Sticking a weight system in a 24 ounce stock to get the weight up does not make it suitable for a 30BR HV.

In my opinion, the best out of the box action is still a Panda. They got it right years ago, and unless something has changed, they still have it right. How often do we hear about about all of the tricks that notable gunsmiths have to do to other brands to make them competitive?

The rest is pretty standard stuff.
 
TrxR said:
Whats is everyones opinion on a Borden BRM?
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I saw one for sale by a shooter in Houston. I should have bought it.

All of Bordens products are top notch in every aspect.

The only new action I have bought in two years was a Bat Nuevo.i bought it specifically because of the different lug configuration when the bolt is closed. The lugs are horizontal instead of Verticle in battery.
 
jackie schmidt said:
Since you are building a 13.5 pound Rifle, that opens up your choice in a stock.

Get a stock that already has the added material of a HV. Sticking a weight system in a 24 ounce stock to get the weight up does not make it suitable for a 30BR HV.

In my opinion, the best out of the box action is still a Panda. They got it right years ago, and unless something has changed, they still have it right. How often do we hear about about all of the tricks that notable gunsmiths have to do to other brands to make them competitive?

The rest is pretty standard stuff.
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Jackie nailed this!:cool: It's not easy to make a 13.5# rifle.:p

Action choice can be pretty subjective/personal: Kelbly's, Borden, & BAT are all good - on BR rigs, I have two BAT, four Borden RimRock, and one Time-Precision (Borden trued). :) RG
 
jackie schmidt said:
Since you are building a 13.5 pound Rifle, that opens up your choice in a stock.

Get a stock that already has the added material of a HV. Sticking a weight system in a 24 ounce stock to get the weight up does not make it suitable for a 30BR HV.

In my opinion, the best out of the box action is still a Panda. They got it right years ago, and unless something has changed, they still have it right. How often do we hear about about all of the tricks that notable gunsmiths have to do to other brands to make them competitive?

The rest is pretty standard stuff.
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So are you saying rebarreling a 10.5lb LV 6PPC Panda to a 30BR without adding any weight to shoot in the heavy class is not worth the trouble?
 
michaeljp65 said:
So are you saying rebarreling a 10.5lb LV 6PPC Panda to a 30BR without adding any weight to shoot in the heavy class is not worth the trouble?
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I bought a 30 BR on a Teddy action at a gun show. I didn't ask or realize it was a 10.5 gun. I shot it a few times and then had a 30 BR chambered for my 6 ppc HV gun. Shooting the 30 BR in that light gun was somewhat punishing.
 
adamsgt said:
I bought a 30 BR on a Teddy action at a gun show. I didn't ask or realize it was a 10.5 gun. I shot it a few times and then had a 30 BR chambered for my 6 ppc HV gun. Shooting the 30 BR in that light gun was somewhat punishing.
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ok cheers for that Adam. I might have to have a bit of a re think.
 
michaeljp65 said:
So are you saying rebarreling a 10.5lb LV 6PPC Panda to a 30BR without adding any weight to shoot in the heavy class is not worth the trouble?
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Not saying that. Saying that if you want a Heavy VT (13.5#) Rifle, get a heavier stock. If you want to stay LV, that'll work just fine: it will have a little more recoil energy. RG
 
What stock would you all suggest looking at?

Also what length barrel and profile?

We dont have a weight limit here . Our only rule are cant be 1 piece rest, front rest must use sand bag, rear must be a sand bag, forearm width can be no more than 3 inches.


Thanks
 
TrxR said:
Putting a list together for a 30br 100yd score rifle.

Im a debating between a bat (not sure which model) or a Panda. Any opinions?

Also looking at a Mcmillan EDGE benchrest stock but am not sure if it would be a good option or not?

Thanks
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Terry leonard at tstocks1@charter,net has made several winning HV stocks that are balanced and inletted to fit your action.


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TrxR said:
What stock would you all suggest looking at?

Also what length barrel and profile?

We dont have a weight limit here . Our only rule are cant be 1 piece rest, front rest must use sand bag, rear must be a sand bag, forearm width can be no more than 3 inches.

Thanks
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Regardless of your existing no weight limit...someday you might want to sell the rifle.
 
Wilbur said:
Regardless of your existing no weight limit...someday you might want to sell the rifle.
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I agree, Wilbur. A legal 13.5 Heavy Varmint is plenty of weight to tame a 30 BR down.

In these small Benchrest Chamberings, stacking more weight on is really a exercise in diminishing returns. You reach a point where it is just right.
 
Whats the current consensus on barrel length and profile and twist rate?

Is the mcmilla edge benchrest stock a decent option for HV? I have to find a stock that is available to be shipped to Canada. There is also a guy in Canada reproducing some of the Robertson stocks.

Thanks
 
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