Barnard P alternative

[abishai]

I have a Mastin offset that is set up for a Barnard P.
I think the chances of me actually finding one of these actions is slim to none.
I was wondering what actions would have the closest dimensions
I think I will have to use a long action
The gun will be set up for a back up to the spare Palma in 223
or maybe a silhouette rifle in 308 bolt .
Any good options ?

 

[Keith Glasscock]

I have a Barnard F-Open rifle I'm fixing to sell. I have 2 bolts, with and without ejector (308 bolt face) and some spare parts.

Shoot me a PM if interested.

 

[Seagull]

Tri -may precision out of New Zealand make an action that i believe drops straight in to a Barnard inlet.

 

[Grey Kiwi]

https://www.trimayprecision.co.nz/

 

[ChrisNZ]

These actions have been improved over the original Barnard design and they're working very well for various NZ F-Open team members.

 

[Leeman]

There's also an Australian manufactured action that is reputed to be a drop in.

https://macintoshprecision.com.au/blog/

 

[abishai]

Thank you all.
Those Trimays are a bit funny looking .
The Macs look like a nice classic palma action but arent available
I have gotten a bit spoiled with the Bat 3L
and I may just keep looking for a stand alone Barn P
or an equally rare bat 3 LL, or give up and see how close a bat B is

 

[mgunderson]

Lots of Barnards for sales this last year. Prolly seen at least a dozen for sale. Need to look past the bare action and you will find so.e gems.

 

[DR_2297]

I’m building a new 223 Palma rifle on an Atlas and will be offloading my Barnard P in 223. Currently sits in a Doan stock and wears a 32” 6.8T bartlien with Manson T15 chamber. Bout 1k rounds down it. No ejector in the bolt, standard spring weight in trigger.

 

[abishai]

I am tempted ....