6BR Right Bolt Left Port Question

[grantre72]

Seeing a lot (actually most) factory 6BR's listed with a right bolt, left port as opposed to the traditional bolt and port on the same side. Is there a significant benefit to this configuration where the bolt and port are on opposing sides?

 

[Bottom Fodder]

I shoot lefthanded I like my port on the right side because I can see the port and load load without tilting the gun over but that’s just me

 

[BartsBullets]

Seeing a lot (actually most) factory 6BR's listed with a right bolt, left port as opposed to the traditional bolt and port on the same side. Is there a significant benefit to this configuration where the bolt and port are on opposing sides?

It’s a speed thing mostly. You’re able to load from the left with one hand, while the other opens and closes the bolt.

Bart

 

[PopCharlie]

What Bart said. My 6BR is RBLP. I like it alot. I had to adjust my ejector spring lighter to keep it from throwing the brass real far.

PopCharlie

 

[Charlie-NY]

I shoot lefty but prefer right hand bolts for shooting from the bench. It's much easier to load and it's safer because I can easily see into the chamber from my sitting position. However, I'm not competing so rapid reloading isn't an issue.

I also prefer the rt bolt/port for shooting prone in the groundhog fields.

 

[newbieshooter]

Seeing a lot (actually most) factory 6BR's listed with a right bolt, left port as opposed to the traditional bolt and port on the same side. Is there a significant benefit to this configuration where the bolt and port are on opposing sides?

It’s a speed thing mostly. You’re able to load from the left with one hand, while the other opens and closes the bolt.

Bart

maybe a quick video will help with visualizing how that works:

 

[marchx]

I am also considering LPRB action. Does ALU action do the job (it's cheaper than steel)?

 

[dsinfour]

I shoot lefty but like dual ports the best.

 

[Hoot]

I never had the benefit of a RBLP until very recently. I prefer and mount my scopes as close to the bore a clearance allows. That's always been ingrained in my mind. Closer = Better. If that scope is, as most or mine are, a biggun', it obstructs my view somewhat, So regarding RBLP. I'm like "Where have you been all my life?!"

Wish all my bolt action rifles were either RBLP or at the least, RBDP. Also, reducing the ejector spring strength in all my rifles, has become gospel. After all, I don't use them in a battle situation.

Hoot

 

[Raydee]

It helps me with a single shot action. Easier for me to load. 4 of my 6 TL3s are RBLP single shot.

Curious how you like your single shot TL3 actions?

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

It depends very much on how you're shooting..or what discipline. From a bench, I think a RBLPRE or drop port is the way to go but not necessarily for belly shooting and maybe some other disciplines.

So what do you shoot? That'll help answer your question a lot.

 

[grantre72]

maybe a quick video will help with visualizing how that works:

Got it. Thanks, much!

 

[muleystalker]

maybe a quick video will help with visualizing how that works:

good for a visual for the OP, but the rifle in the video is a RB/LP/RE just so the OP doesn't get confused.