BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:43 pm
I have just recently put together a BAT long range rifle.
I have had all the bits for around 8 months and finally got time to put it together.
I thought I would share some pics I took during the assembly.
BAT 3L action. 1.55" diameter x 8" long. Shown with pillars attached.
Underneath action.
Action area inletted and prepared for bedding compound.
Preparing action before placing in stock. Masking and applying release agent.
Now assembled in the messy stuff. No return now.....cross fingers!
After compound cures, action is removed from stock and all the ragged edges around the bedding area are cleaned up.
Bolt slot is carefully cut, same with loading port and bolt release. Reassemble rifle and check all is ok. This action is going to be glued in so the trigger has to be able to be removed with no problems. Re check barrel channel for clearance. Once happy with the setup, preparation for glue in can take place. Use acetone on action and bedding to clean away release compound. I use 300 grit emery on the bedding to rough it a little, then some more acetone to clean as best as possible. Clean action again with acetone. Preparation before the glue in is critical. Put release agent on take down screws. Remove trigger. Remove barrel.
Apply very thin coat of glue to action and to the bedding area. Important to coat both surfaces. Now assemble and tighten action screws slowly, letting the excess glue squeeze out. Keep tightening screws slowly. Wipe away excess glue as it comes out. Once screws have pulled action down to where it should be check no glue is where it should not be. Now be patient and wait for glue to cure.
After about 24 hours I re install the barrel, trigger and scope.....then off to the range.
Finished rifle. Stock is a Kelbly 1M. I am not going to paint it. I like the as delivered gel coat finish, no paint chips to worry about. The barrel shown in pic is 6BR.
It shoots good too,
Cameron
I have had all the bits for around 8 months and finally got time to put it together.
I thought I would share some pics I took during the assembly.
BAT 3L action. 1.55" diameter x 8" long. Shown with pillars attached.
Underneath action.
Action area inletted and prepared for bedding compound.
Preparing action before placing in stock. Masking and applying release agent.
Now assembled in the messy stuff. No return now.....cross fingers!
After compound cures, action is removed from stock and all the ragged edges around the bedding area are cleaned up.
Bolt slot is carefully cut, same with loading port and bolt release. Reassemble rifle and check all is ok. This action is going to be glued in so the trigger has to be able to be removed with no problems. Re check barrel channel for clearance. Once happy with the setup, preparation for glue in can take place. Use acetone on action and bedding to clean away release compound. I use 300 grit emery on the bedding to rough it a little, then some more acetone to clean as best as possible. Clean action again with acetone. Preparation before the glue in is critical. Put release agent on take down screws. Remove trigger. Remove barrel.
Apply very thin coat of glue to action and to the bedding area. Important to coat both surfaces. Now assemble and tighten action screws slowly, letting the excess glue squeeze out. Keep tightening screws slowly. Wipe away excess glue as it comes out. Once screws have pulled action down to where it should be check no glue is where it should not be. Now be patient and wait for glue to cure.
After about 24 hours I re install the barrel, trigger and scope.....then off to the range.
Finished rifle. Stock is a Kelbly 1M. I am not going to paint it. I like the as delivered gel coat finish, no paint chips to worry about. The barrel shown in pic is 6BR.
It shoots good too,
Cameron
but you missed one of the target 
!