BAT 3L action cartridge limits

[Hengehold]

Can a BAT 3L with an ejector accommodate the .284 Win case?

Ejection port is 2.70”.
284 Win case is 2.80”.

Can the action still kick the empty case out or would I have to go with the 3LL?

Thanks,

-T

 

[Catfur]

2.8" is the SAAMI total cartridge length. The brass is nominally 2.170".

 

[TAJ45]

Hmm, using measurement only to the furthest point of the radii of port opening may not work out as base and neck dia will shrink that noticably.
However, the case pivoting at the back, swinging the neck through the port, well.....probably a "try and see situation."

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Any of your gunsmiths can make that port bigger

 

[TAJ45]

Any of your gunsmiths can make that port bigger

Yup, just a polish and blend exercise.....

 

[gme]

based on my experience with both the 3L and 3LL, I think the latter is a better choice for longer cartridges, unless you don't mind having to pull the bolt to remove a loaded round.

 

[Hengehold]

Hmm, using measurement only to the furthest point of the radii of port opening may not work out as base and neck dia will shrink that noticably.
However, the case pivoting at the back, swinging the neck through the port, well.....probably a "try and see situation."

I concur. I was hoping someone else may have already gone through the “try and see” process.

 

[johnnyi]

I have been running a SAUM now SAUM AI with the 3L for almost 3 years. I run with a 195. "Nose in the cartridge" is NO issue for me at all. if I have to remove a loaded round, just pull with the bolt. No problem. Not sure why folks make such a big deal about it..? I have no eject and I have no issue grabbing out the fired round and "nosing" in the next round... my loaded round is around 3.168. if you have not bought the action yet, I would just suggest to go with a 3LL to have the larger port and less 'nosing' in the cartridge...

 

[Hengehold]

I was looking at pics of the action online and am wondering what kind of

I have been running a SAUM now SAUM AI with the 3L for almost 3 years. I run with a 195. "Nose in the cartridge" is NO issue for me at all. if I have to remove a loaded round, just pull with the bolt. No problem. Not sure why folks make such a big deal about it..? I have no eject and I have no issue grabbing out the fired round and "nosing" in the next round... my loaded round is around 3.168. if you have not bought the action yet, I would just suggest to go with a 3LL to have the larger port and less 'nosing' in the cartridge...

Great feedback. Thanks.
Does the 3L use the “bolt on recoil lug” or does it have the “indent “ on the bottom of the action that acts as a recoil lug when bedded?

Thanks,
-T

 

[johnnyi]

I was looking at pics of the action online and am wondering what kind of


Great feedback. Thanks.
Does the 3L use the “bolt on recoil lug” or does it have the “indent “ on the bottom of the action that acts as a recoil lug when bedded?

Thanks,
-T

There are many options you can select. Mine is all integral rail and lug.

 

[PatMiles]

Any of your gunsmiths can make that port bigger

Rat tail file?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Rat tail file?

No, surely they would have a dremel. Rat tails are garage hack job type stuff

 

[Evan]

No, surely they would have a dremel. Rat tails are garage hack job type stuff

As long as they follow it up with the polishing stone bit!

 

[PatMiles]

No, surely they would have a dremel. Rat tails are garage hack job type stuff

I was yankin yur chain.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I was yankin yur chain.

As was I

 

[Bc'z]

No, surely they would have a dremel. Rat tails are garage hack job type stuff

I resemble that remark.
I use them for stripping the barrel channel vents on all those stocks.

 

[TAJ45]

I have a DeeeeLuxe Set of Three Toolmakers round files. They range from precision Mouse, average Rat and OMGosh 'Dilla siizes...

 

[PatMiles]

As was I

So what we have here sir, is a couple of yankers. Yikes!