BAT Maverick Action?

[Merdoc]

Anyone using this action for 1000 yard benchrest? Any info greatly appreciated

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I will have one soon to check out. Its sized more for the PPC. Not that you cant use it for long range.

 

[Tom E]

I have had one for a few months, it won’t be long and I can give ya some info, it’s pretty much just like a b, real close anyway, I see no reason at this point that it won’t work for long range .
I know of two other long range guys that have them in hand and they are pretty amped up about it as well.

 

[Tom E]

Model b bolt on the right, maverick on the left
For comparison

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Same reason the Nuevo LR exists. 2.45" vs 3" load port, it will feed a Dasher/BRA but you cant just toss them in. You have to be deliberate, and it slows you down. I got enough complaints about the short port, I got them to make the LR.

 

[divingin]

Model b bolt on the right, maverick on the left
For comparison

Not that I can afford another Bat action, but is the Mavrick bolt a one piece? Or is the bolt head swappable?

 

[Tom E]

Not that I can afford another Bat action, but is the Mavrick bolt a one piece? Or is the bolt head swappable?

One piece

 

[shoot4fun]

So, I didn't see anything on BAT website about he Maverick.
That bolt on the left looks like my Neuvo LR bolt except the Neuvo shroud requires a 3-lug FP tool.
Do the Maverick bolt lugs lock up same as a Neuvo or in the "traditional" manner of the B?

 

[Jud96]

I’m thinking about ordering one and building a new LV rifle

 

[Merdoc]

So, I didn't see anything on BAT website about he Maverick.
That bolt on the left looks like my Neuvo LR bolt except the Neuvo shroud requires a 3-lug FP tool.
Do the Maverick bolt lugs lock up same as a Neuvo or in the "traditional" manner of the B?

I will have one soon to check out. Its sized more for the PPC. Not that you cant use it for long range.

Same reason the Nuevo LR exists. 2.45" vs 3" load port, it will feed a Dasher/BRA but you cant just toss them in. You have to be deliberate, and it slows you down. I got enough complaints about the short port, I got them to make the LR.

I have alot of hesitation with an aluminum action,are they as good as steel?looking for a dasher build for Williamsport

 

[jackieschmidt]

Model b bolt on the right, maverick on the left
For comparison View attachment 1674570

I must have missed the memo.
That looks like a Neuvo bolt with vertical lugs instead of horizontal.

 

[shoot4fun]

I have alot of hesitation with an aluminum action,are they as good as steel?looking for a dasher build for Williamsport

Well, I can't answer because the Neuvo LR is chrome moly steel.
IIRC, back when I was much younger, I had a Panda short range rifle and it was aluminum with a steel insert.

 

[Owens85]

I have alot of hesitation with an aluminum action,are they as good as steel?looking for a dasher build for Williamsport

I'm not sure what that Bat action is made of. But the kelblys pandas have held there own over the years and are a aluminum action with a steel insert. I wouldn't hesitate because of it being aluminum if it is. The pandas have won many matches.

 

[Trigger-Jerker]

BAT Bruno Aluminum 2 Lug Action Model : Mavrick - Right Bolt Handle, Left Load, Right Eject - .455 PPC ONLY Boltface - Melonite Finish - .900 Diameter, 30 Degree Coned Bolt - 75 Degree Bolt Throw - Integral Recoil Lug - 25.8oz with Dovetail Bases (In

www.brunoshooters.com

 

[Trigger-Jerker]

Some details from a recent Bruno’s email.

 

[jackieschmidt]

So Kelbly has just about ceased manufacturing Panda Actions while Bat/Bruno brings out their version of the aluminum body Benchrest Action.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I have alot of hesitation with an aluminum action,are they as good as steel?looking for a dasher build for Williamsport

The long range Nuevo in aluminum has been out for a while now. And the Vampire and Bumblebee actions even longer. There should be zero hesitation with aluminum. You may pick one over the other based on other considerations, but all things equal I prefer aluminum.

 

[David Conder]

Looks like a Allen Hall bolt

 

[Bodhisafa]

So Kelbly has just about ceased manufacturing Panda Actions while Bat/Bruno brings out their version of the aluminum body Benchrest Action.

I just ordered an f class panda last week. They are still making them

 

[AlNyhus]

If I understand correctly, the BAT 'Mavrick' is proprietary to Bruno's at this point.

I like the front recoil lug. The extended action screw bosses make for some extra work if doing a bolt in, though.

Good shootin' -Al