A Teddy and a Panda

[Dave Way]

Old builds that im having redone.

dave

Hey Dave-those certainly are a couple nice looking actions but since you are building a couple 6 Dashers and I am having a couple 6 BRA's put together this winter, I figured I'd show you what I'm starting with too. I'll be sending them off to Alex this week. Really looking forward to testing next spring, and seeing how all four shoot...not to mention how they shoot against each other at Ridgway. Yes, that is a challenge!

 

[mikeinct]

Me & my poor little BRX are so out Gunned....Gonna be a tough next year...mike in Ct

 

[1K6BRA]

I bet he will take you up on that challenge and raise you 1 Long Island Ice-T

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ill see your ice-t and raise you an ice cube

I bet he will take you up on that challenge and raise you 1 Long Island Ice-T

 

[comagutsa]

dual port that panda .. so much better when using off the bench .. i do wish i got the drop port tho

 

[mikeeg02]

dual port that panda .. so much better when using off the bench .. i do wish i got the drop port tho

A buddy of mine has a drop port borden, his problem is every br case that's dropped inevitably lands on the neck. Not sure if its the rifle height off the bench is just right or what. Hes going to implement something into the stock to kick it out on other rotation. The other disadvantage, is if you shoot to the side of the bench like I do, even with a towel to land on they can "pile up" and deflect cases to the side. I'm sure these issues can be worked around, that's just what I observed watching and working his gun.

My dual ports fling the cases straight out and flat. I set up a towel and use zip clamps on the side of the bench so they cant go anywhere. I'm sure in either case these little issues can be addressed, just something to think about.

 

[butchlambert]

A buddy of mine has a drop port borden, his problem is every br case that's dropped inevitably lands on the neck. Not sure if its the rifle height off the bench is just right or what. Hes going to implement something into the stock to kick it out on other rotation. The other disadvantage, is if you shoot to the side of the bench like I do, even with a towel to land on they can "pile up" and deflect cases to the side. I'm sure these issues can be worked around, that's just what I observed watching and working his gun.

My dual ports fling the cases straight out and flat. I set up a towel and use zip clamps on the side of the bench so they cant go anywhere. I'm sure in either case these little issues can be addressed, just something to think about.

Mike, never had that problem. I cut a shag bathmat and use it.

 

[jimmymac]

Drop port them, pretty is as pretty does

Does the bolt require modification too? Thanks.

 

[butchlambert]

Does the bolt require modification too? Thanks.

The Stiller drop port had a Remington extractor turned to allow it to drop down. Mine had no ejector as it wasn't needed.

 

[mikeeg02]

Mike, never had that problem. I cut a shag bathmat and use it.

Like I said, just something to be aware of. There are "disadvantages" or "side affects" to be aware of with either option.

I am glad you didnt have the problem, some guys use really thin necks, and the thought of them landing in the corner of them makes me cringe lol.

 

[jimmymac]

The Stiller drop port had a Remington extractor turned to allow it to drop down. Mine had no ejector as it wasn't needed.

I have an old Panda with no ejector, so it sounds like I wouldn’t need bolt modifications. Thanks.

 

[butchlambert]

Like I said, just something to be aware of. There are "disadvantages" or "side affects" to be aware of with either option.

I am glad you didnt have the problem, some guys use really thin necks, and the thought of them landing in the corner of them makes me cringe lol.

Mike, my reamer was made about 25 years ago and it is a 262 neck on my PPC. When brass drops on a shag carpet, it ain't going to ding.

 

[butchlambert]

I have an old Panda with no ejector, so it sounds like I wouldn’t need bolt modifications. Thanks.

Jimmy, your present bolt has an extractor in the lug face. It will not allow the brass to fall out of a drop port.

 

[jimmymac]

Jimmy, your present bolt has an extractor in the lug face. It will not allow the brass to fall out of a drop port.

I misunderstood your original post Butch. Thanks for clearing that up for me. What would be the solution for my situation?

 

[butchlambert]

I misunderstood your original post Butch. Thanks for clearing that up for me. What would be the solution for my situation?

Best bet is to call Kelbys.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

You do it just like Bat does. Install a sako or mini 16 at 6 o clock on the bolt face. Kelbly's will sell you the bolt with no ejector or extractor cuts. You will need to get a non fluted bolt also. There will be an extractor in the left port. Thats something you need to be ok with.

 

[dave7mm]

The Panda needs a scope.

Just picked it up this morning.

Just like Chritmas.

Had a change of plans on the Dasher.Its a 6.5 SLR now.
Randy hit it out of the park.

dave

 

[Dusty Stevens]

That is a teeny barrel in that stock

 

[dave7mm]

That is a teeny barrel in that stock

Kreiger medium palma.Finish at 25.5 inches.
With the 42x nightforce it comes in at 190.8 oz.
Just about right for the 12 pound (192oz) weight limit for Ridgeways light rifle.
dave

 

[Lannister]

I am so jealous.