Beggs 'ultralite' rimfire stock

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Gene Beggs

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Those of you who monitor the Centerfire forum are familiar with the all-aluminum 'Ultralite' benchrest stock introduced a couple of years ago. Prototype work is now completed on the rimfire version and stocks will be available soon.

The 'Ultralite' was originally designed for the flat-bottom Kelbly and Stiller centerfire actions but by redesigning only three parts the stock now fits perfectly, the round-bottom Turbo and Hall rimfires. :)

"So,, what's the big deal about an aluminum 'Ultralite' stock?" you ask.

Well for starters, it is lighter and less expensive than conventional fiberglass and wood stocks and you don't have to wait six months to a year to get one. It has no bedding and requires no filling, sanding, painting or glueing. In no more than fifteen minutes, it bolts to the unmodified barreled action with three, quarter inch bolts and is ready to shoot. The entire stock can be easily removed in about one minute for easy access to the action and trigger.

All critical parts are CNC machined from 6061 T-6 barstock and anodized in the color of your choice. Cleaning solutions and other solvents cannot damage the finish or bedding. Precision machining insures perfect alignment of buttstock and forend and it rides the bags like a rail gun. The smooth, hard, anodized finish slides like glass in leather bags or nylon points. There is no need for powder, silicon or other lubricants. :D

"So,, what's the down side of this thing?" you ask.

The only one I can think of is the lines are not very attractive; it's all business and strictly functional. I refer to it as "The Glock of benchrest." :D

Later,

Gene Beggs
 
Are you using one on the rifle you're challenging Calfee with?
 
Gene, when I did a search on the centerfire board, the only picture of the ultralite stock I found was shot from the front of the rifle and can't really tell what it looks like, have you got a side view picture? That picture shows what looks like a clamp of some sort on the forend and it looks like the bottom is squared off; how is the round barrel attach to a square bottom forend? maybe I missed something on the centerfire board, but I don't visit often. Thanks, douglas

And how much does it cost?
 
just bloody great

another must have purchase, when will it end for me,
yup just have to decide on a color and then order before spring

jefferson
 
Madrox said:
Are you using one on the rifle you're challenging Calfee with?
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All my rifles whether centerfire or rimfire will wear the 'Ultralite' aluminum stock. Since discovering the advantages of this stock, I use nothing else.

My rimfire rifles for '09 are built on Turbo rimfire actions made right here in my hometown of Odessa, Texas by Flash Ebert. The barrels are Shilen, chambers by Bill Meyers. All incorporate the differential thread barrel indexing system and behind the muzzle ring type tuners. Triggers? Jewel, of course.

Later,

Gene Beggs
 
40x ??

Gene,
Rimfire & centerfire shooters will both ask: If you can fit round rimfire actions, then can you make one for a 40X?

A lot of rimfire shooters use the 40X.

Regards, Ron
 
Gene Beggs said:
Those of you who monitor the Centerfire forum are familiar with the all-aluminum 'Ultralite' benchrest stock introduced a couple of years ago. Prototype work is now completed on the rimfire version and stocks will be available soon.

The 'Ultralite' was originally designed for the flat-bottom Kelbly and Stiller centerfire actions but by redesigning only three parts the stock now fits perfectly, the round-bottom Turbo and Hall rimfires. :)

"So,, what's the big deal about an aluminum 'Ultralite' stock?" you ask.

Well for starters, it is lighter and less expensive than conventional fiberglass and wood stocks and you don't have to wait six months to a year to get one. It has no bedding and requires no filling, sanding, painting or glueing. In no more than fifteen minutes, it bolts to the unmodified barreled action with three, quarter inch bolts and is ready to shoot. The entire stock can be easily removed in about one minute for easy access to the action and trigger.

All critical parts are CNC machined from 6061 T-6 barstock and anodized in the color of your choice. Cleaning solutions and other solvents cannot damage the finish or bedding. Precision machining insures perfect alignment of buttstock and forend and it rides the bags like a rail gun. The smooth, hard, anodized finish slides like glass in leather bags or nylon points. There is no need for powder, silicon or other lubricants. :D

"So,, what's the down side of this thing?" you ask.

The only one I can think of is the lines are not very attractive; it's all business and strictly functional. I refer to it as "The Glock of benchrest." :D

Later,

Gene Beggs
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Gene: What is the cost and would not these types of stocks not cause viberations which affects accuracy. garrisone.
 
Douglas said:
Gene, when I did a search on the centerfire board, the only picture of the ultralite stock I found was shot from the front of the rifle and can't really tell what it looks like, have you got a side view picture? That picture shows what looks like a clamp of some sort on the forend and it looks like the bottom is squared off; how is the round barrel attach to a square bottom forend? maybe I missed something on the centerfire board, but I don't visit often. Thanks, douglas

And how much does it cost?
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Douglas,

Paul McMineman, the webmaster at 6mmbr.com has some nice photos of the prototype 'Ultralite.' A quick way to find them is to do a Google search for GeneBeggs. Scroll down until you find the article.

Price? I can't discuss that on the forum and the bottom line has not been established, but I assure you they will be reasonable and no doubt less expensive than conventionally stocked rifles. I don't use the PM feature here on the forum. If you need to contact me please do so,,genebeggs@cableone.net

Later,

Gene Beggs
 
Gene, glad to see everything is falling into place. I like your approach of thinking outside the box and having the chance to see both of your centerfire rifles and personally like the simplicity of the stocks, how they look and surprisingly how well they balanced and shot.


Thanks for the update, and will be contacting you.
Joe
 
I would like to see a picture of one outside the box, but I don't think what I'm finding is the right picture. Can someone post a link?
 
RJM said:
Gene,
Rimfire & centerfire shooters will both ask: If you can fit round rimfire actions, then can you make one for a 40X?

A lot of rimfire shooters use the 40X.

Regards, Ron
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Ron

I found that the three parts designed specifically for the Turbo also fit the Hall rimfire action. Both these round-bottom actions are virtually identical in exterior dimensions and I expect the same parts will fit the Rem 40X and other Remington 700 clones. At this time, I do not have a 40X rimfire action but it shouldn't be too hard to locate one. I also plan to try one of Stiller's Predator actions in the 'Ultralite' stock.

Gene Beggs
 
Here is one of the pics from the link

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Okay, I guess I did find it. One thing is for sure. If it catches on, it must be very good cause it sure won't get a looks award.
 
If the picture above is what he is planning for a Rimfire Benchrest action then he maybe might want to start a post on Rimfirecentral because I can't see a competative Benchrest shooter ever using one.
 
Beau said:
Okay, I guess I did find it. One thing is for sure. If it catches on, it must be very good cause it sure won't get a looks award.
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You're right about that Beau. :D The 'Ultralite' was designed with only the following in mind;

1. Performance

2. Reliability

3. Convenience

4. Minimum expense

5. Minimum labor and time involved to install and service.

6. Must be impervious to all solvents.

7. No interference with cleaning equipment.

8. Low comb that does not touch shooter's face or interfere with hearing protectors.


Notice that 'asthetic beauty and graceful lines' does not appear in the criteria. :)

The un-anodized prototype that appears in the photo was the first 'Ultralite.' At first, I thought it was the ugliest thing I had ever seen but after getting acquainted with it and discovering all the advantages, I grew quite fond of the rifle and even gave it a name. "Bud" Yep,, Bud,,, Bud Ugly. :D :D

No, 'ol Bud won't win any beauty contests but when the chips are down, you'll be glad he is on your side. :cool:

Later,

Gene Beggs
 
I do feel a little out of place commenting with you guys, i'm new to whats going on here at BC. I'm 60 years old so i do feel i get a little leeway. I like "walnut" but i probably like function over wood when it comes to "contest".

It seems to me Mr Beggs has removed some variables from "point A to point B" with his new design.

From his original post in this thread:
<snip>"The only one I can think of is the lines are not very attractive; it's all business and strictly functional"<snip>

If there ever is a Beggs vs Calfee shootout i think a proper name for the Beggs contest rifle could be "STRICTLY BUSINESS" -not my name but his from the above quote. The rifle and design does look like, nothing personal just "strictly business".
thanks for letting me sit in the middle of some great Bench Rest minds, joe
 
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