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Re: Tactical/FTR Rifle Project
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:59 pm
by R.G.C
woody_rod wrote:Barnard is not the only action in the world. I could name 20 that would do the same job.
Lack of means of comparison,Rod... or critical sense.
R.G.C
Re: Tactical/FTR Rifle Project
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:36 pm
by The Gun Pimp
True, there are many actions which would do the same job but, in terms of availability and cost IN THE UK the Barnard SM makes sense.
Cheers
Vince
Re: Tactical/FTR Rifle Project
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:49 pm
by Mike357
Vince, is the Barnard economical compared to the GBR or Valkyrie Rifles (SYSS) action? They are under £1000.
Re: Tactical/FTR Rifle Project
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:50 pm
by sanselm
Almost identical in price, or certainly not enough to worry about, its just down to preference really.
Re: Tactical/FTR Rifle Project
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:05 am
by The Gun Pimp
Mike,
Stuart's right - they are all about the same price. I've built a rifle on the GBR and I have my own Barnard. I'm hoping to have a good look at one of Dave Wylde's Valkyrie actions in due course.
Any of these actions would be available 'off the shelf'.
But, I never see the point of spending money 'blueprinting' a Remington - when you come to sell it, it will still be just a Remmy.
Cheers
Vince
Re: Tactical/FTR Rifle Project
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:40 am
by woody_rod
The Gun Pimp wrote:
But, I never see the point of spending money 'blueprinting' a Remington - when you come to sell it, it will still be just a Remmy.
True enough. A design based directly on one from 1898....I don't see the attraction myself (for any version of this action, custom or not). Two small locking lugs and a very small barrel tenon don't help....
Re: Tactical/FTR Rifle Project
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:22 am
by Mike357
Vince, wise words about re-sale! I guess the Remington is out now. A little extra saving sounds as if it would reap benefits in the long run. Woody, never thought about it that way either.