baldie Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I think this is possibly the first one of these fine actions built up in the uk. Imported by Paddy Dane, I picked a couple up from him last week. The beauty of this action, is that is has a removable, floating bolt head. The ones I got were .308 bolt face, and I quickly changed one over [around 30 seconds ] for a .223 model. The action has an inbuilt lug, so a switch barrel rifle is very easy indeed. Also available is a magnum bolt head, so SAUM's are simple too. Made from stainless, the bolt has a coating on too, which makes it as slick as snot. Plus, they are all controlled feed, and the actions are cut with AICS/AW magazine slots. There is nothing this action is lacking, and its cyclic speed is jaw dropping. I fancied a bolt action .223 for some time, so a plan which had been milling around my tiny brain was hatched. I did ok at the Imperial shooting my AX, but its weight [and mine ! ] worked against me. What would a lightweight, fast cycling .223 wylde be capable of ? A bolt action would allow a longer, heavier bullet than a 77 grain AR load to be used, as they can be seated well out in the Accurate mags this will run. Plus the load can be tweaked on seating depth, unlike an AR. I plan to try some 77 grain TMK's in it, or possibly some 80 grainers. Anyway, into the lathe went a Bartlien 1 in8" twist blank, and the throat indicated in. Chamber was cut as a .223 Wylde [ it works lovely with 77's ] Finished at 20" , and fitted with one of my brakes. Stock is a McMillan CTR, chosen because it fits me very well in all positions, and is about as ugly as me. Floorplate is a third eye model, inlet into the deep fore end, and bedded all the way through. Trigger is a jewel at the moment, but will be changed to a Triggertech once Marks shipment lands. Once I have a load developed for it, my S and B 1-8 will go onto it. A beautiful action, and one that is without a doubt, going to be a big seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I have admired these actions for a while. Good to see them in the UK. First time I have seen the CTR. I instantly thought Blaser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Yep, me too Scotch. It has striking similarities, and is a really nice stock in the hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistol Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Dave, Nice looking rifle. Can I ask what the rifle weighs in this configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I,ll stick the scales on it later Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Damn, that really is an LRS stock - awful to look at, but the most comfortable thing I've ever shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Damn, that really is an LRS stock - awful to look at, but the most comfortable thing I've ever shot! Having a trip down memory lane BD???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Is that the TL3 action Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 It is indeed Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanonry Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 See what you mean about the stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 That TL3 action is the mutts! Pinned rail, mechanical ejector, controlled feed, AW/AICS cut, integral lug. Let us know how it shoots Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 It shoots very well indeed. Only had chance with some AR fodder and some TMK's with varget, but its shooting 5 round groups in the .3's with no real load development. I need a good calm day when I get back off holiday to sort its OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Sounds like a very versatile rifle you've built Dave When I get back into my shooting hopefully next year I plan on. Holding a fast twist 223 as a do most things rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Really liking the idea of these actions, and possibly something I need to look into before stumping up for an off the shelf new rifle. Was planning on going the .223 route and then onto .308 at a later date, so something like this may be better in the long run. I’ll ping you a pm for more info on this. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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