J. Meyer action

[RAG]

Can anybody give me any history on a J. Meyer action and if I should keep looking? Thanks

 

[MColeman]

Can anybody give me any history on a J. Meyer action and if I should keep looking? Thanks

Jimmy Meyer reportedly made a good action. I met him once, briefly, at the Nationals in Fairchance but can't say that I know him. Don't even know if he's still with us or not. No doubt some of the IBS shooters can tell you much more.

 

[JerrySharrett]

Can anybody give me any history on a J. Meyer action and if I should keep looking? Thanks

I started shooting benchrest with a Meyer action. About a year later I bought another from Jim. Don't know how many he made, I'd guess 50-100?

Very precise and strong action. Locks with the lugs horizontal instead of vertical like most actions. Horizontal lugs are not acceptable to bolt drop like Bill Calfee and others sometimes discuss. Uses a standard Remington/Jewel trigger style.

He ran a shop called Connecticut Carving and did some gunsmith work. You will find his name in the earlier days of benchrest as a shooter and as gunsmith of the equipment lists.

He lives in Torrington Connecticut and still comes to the Super Shoot. He is a big Terry Labonty NASCAR fan.

 

[RAG]

Thanks for the info guys. I like the idea of the horizontal lugs but how is the feed ramp and loading of the action? I awesume the bolt lug race way must run in the vertical position?

 

[caroby]

Meyer R/R Chrome moly action

Thanks for the info guys. I like the idea of the horizontal lugs but how is the feed ramp and loading of the action? I awesume the bolt lug race way must run in the vertical position?

RAG,

My Meyer actioned LV/HV gun Serial # 005 is a sweet shooter that has helped to net me several yardage wins and one Grand.
The action is quite solid and well engineered. Maybe not quite as quick through the bolt cycle as a Panda, Viper, Bat.... etc. But I have no problems operating it quickly when I gotta get a shot of "Right Now"...

Like a Hall action, Witchita or Bat 3 Lug, there are no raceways. The bolt is slightly larger than the locking lugs. Sure makes for a smooth bolt through the action.

I have no idea wether the horizontal (while closed) bolt lock is or isn't a desireable thing... But all I know is when I go to a "BIG" shoot, I bring this gun!

If you get agood price on the one your looking at, get it.
A few pics of my action...

cale

 

[JerrySharrett]

Thanks for the info guys. I like the idea of the horizontal lugs but how is the feed ramp and loading of the action? I assume the bolt lug race way must run in the vertical position?

Neither of mine had a cone bolt but I never had any feeding problems. Those actions will last forever.
I traded mostly because I don't like a round action.
I have more problems keeping a round action glued in than a square-flat sided action like a Panda, and I wanted a left feed port.

 

[John Scope]

Jimmy is alive and well, and as ornery as ever. He spent this past year recovering from some extensive leg surgery which has kept him away from the shooting sports, for the most part.

Should anyone need to contact him, he can be reached at 860-489-8052.

John

 

[Mike Bryant]

Cale, I had a Meyer right bolt right port action with I think a serial number 006. I had bought it from Jef Fowler when he ran Fowler Shooter Supply in Midland. It was a good action. My father-in-law shot it for awhile after I switched to right bolt left ports. I wound up selling it for him when he quit shooting benchrest. I figure your action was made on the same run that mine was and was probably made somewhere around 1985.

 

[caroby]

Hey there Mike

This ole gun works real well, some call it an "antique". I smile when I take home some wood with it...!
Hope to see ya at the Luther shoots next year. I know you have been VERY busy with the new home. Congrats by the way.

Take care Mike,
cale