BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
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BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
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
Last edited by singleshot on Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:46 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Great sequence of pictures but you missed one of the target
What cal is the rifle?
What cal is the rifle?
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Very nice.Very Nice.
Don't most 6br's shoot well?
Are you going to put a 7mm on as well?
cheers
Macca
Don't most 6br's shoot well?
Are you going to put a 7mm on as well?
cheers
Macca
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
No pics of the target, it was 500yds away. But I managed two 98's which I was pleased with. F Class Open 10 ring at 500yds is 73mm.
Macca, you are right, most 6br's shoot well, it is the nut behind the bolt who has the most control of the outcome.
I have a 7mm Krieger ready to go, just need to run it in.
Cameron
Macca, you are right, most 6br's shoot well, it is the nut behind the bolt who has the most control of the outcome.
I have a 7mm Krieger ready to go, just need to run it in.
Cameron
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
I wish i knew how to do this
was it hard?
was it hard?
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
very interesting post, thanks for sharing.
Do you chamber your own barrels?
Do you chamber your own barrels?
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
quote:I wish i knew how to do this
was it hard?
Do you chamber your own barrels?
The main reason I posted this was to show that with time and practise, this can be done in the back shed if you really have the inclination.
If you want talk about this send me a pm, there are no secrets here!
I really enjoy doing this in my spare time and would call it a challenge.
I have started to chamber my own barrels. I don't intend buying lot's of reamers though.
Cameron
was it hard?
Do you chamber your own barrels?
The main reason I posted this was to show that with time and practise, this can be done in the back shed if you really have the inclination.
If you want talk about this send me a pm, there are no secrets here!
I really enjoy doing this in my spare time and would call it a challenge.
I have started to chamber my own barrels. I don't intend buying lot's of reamers though.
Cameron
Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Lovely work Cameron, I like the fact that you went for a shorter barrel, the BR doesnt need a long one, any chance of a photo showing the RHS of the rifle in profile?
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
I will try and take some better pics of the rifle and post.270 wrote:Lovely work Cameron, I like the fact that you went for a shorter barrel, the BR doesnt need a long one, any chance of a photo showing the RHS of the rifle in profile?
26" barrel is fine for 6br. My wife shot a 25" 6BR for a couple of years and won a lot of ranges and the odd aggregate.
Cameron
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
RHS pic added270 wrote:Lovely work Cameron, I like the fact that you went for a shorter barrel, the BR doesnt need a long one, any chance of a photo showing the RHS of the rifle in profile?
Cameron
Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Looks great, really like the bolt handle being up so high on a prone rifle.
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Cameron.. Just saw this thread.. must have missed it.. maybe confused with my own !
It come up a treat.... nice ole 3L BAT.. 1M stock... doesnt get much better!
You;ve got to be happy with it... hows it feel compared to your Diamondback/MBR combo's in feel and function?
Cheers
It come up a treat.... nice ole 3L BAT.. 1M stock... doesnt get much better!
You;ve got to be happy with it... hows it feel compared to your Diamondback/MBR combo's in feel and function?
Cheers
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
G day TrevAckley Improved wrote:Cameron.. Just saw this thread.. must have missed it.. maybe confused with my own !
It come up a treat.... nice ole 3L BAT.. 1M stock... doesnt get much better!
You;ve got to be happy with it... hows it feel compared to your Diamondback/MBR combo's in feel and function?
Cheers
Yeah mate this one is not much different to the Diamondback's. I have about 3lbs of brass rod in the butt, this gives me a balance point just in front of the action with the 7mm barrel. It helped me win a shoot last weekend. I will be trying more combinations this weekend.
Cameron
Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Hey Cameron i thought you wernt selling anymore rifle but i think i just seen this one pop up on Usedguns.com
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Re: BAT 3Lug Rifle Build
Yeah Al, I put another up for sale. I have another little project in mind, maybe.als008 wrote:Hey Cameron i thought you wernt selling anymore rifle but i think i just seen this one pop up on Usedguns.com
Cameron