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7WSM F-Class rifle

Klong

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I am planning to build an F-Class rifle for open class shooting. I am looking at the Bat 3LL action, Jewell trigger, McMillan f-Class stock, with a Kreiger 1x9 twist 30" barrel. Will plan to shoot 175gr or 180gr Bergers. What do you think?
 
Do some research on the McMillan F-Class stock I have heard some people have had issues with the forend flexing. Look at Stiller Precision they stock the SG&Y F-Class Stock they are very nice. The BAT is a very good action but if your not locked in to the maganum bolt face yet look at a strait 284 Win plenty of speed, a lot less recoil and much better barrel life.
Good Shooting
Rick
 
Thanks, for the comments. Yes "Gun of the Week 71" is close to this build.

I will stay with the magnum for now. I originally wanted a magnum and then tried to find a 284 bolt face Bat MB, but could not. The lead time to get one was "whenever Bat gets around to making them" so I went back to the magnum, which is in stock. The 3LL looks to be a good strong action and with the magnum I will not have to push it to get the target velocity of 2900 to 3000 fps. I will check out the stock issue as you suggest.

Thanks, Ken
 
McMillan F-class stock is indeed flexy. I have one on my current 6.5x47 Surgeon Laser. I recently handled the Robertson GBF stock and have one on order. The Robertson is a much better designed stock as far as fore end stiffness is concerned. I am replacing the McMillan F-class with a Masterclass laminate stock.
 
The GBF I have has a stiff front end. Never held a McMillan F-Class but the stiffness reports dissueded me from buying that one. The new record holder,Ballard) has a laminate that looks similar to the McMillan and is claimed to be very stiff.

Is there some sort of difference in rim diameter between 6.5x284 Lapua brand and Winchester .284 brand brass? I'd just assume go with the Lapua brass.
 
FroggyOne2, none were in stock anywhere for the MB action.

Flybuster, 6.5x284 is the same bolt face as the 284.

Thanks for the comments!
 

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