My Bat 3L "Fatboy" (1.75" OD) was just delivered! It has the new "Post Falls ID" address on it.
The black Melonite finish is really slick. Don't have to tilt the action much and the bolt slides right in. Slickest of any action I have.
The precursors to the Fatboy were first a Model SV and then a Model S. One of the things I really like about those two is that I can switch barrels between them and they turn into perfect timing, and headspace is so close I can't measure the difference.
Didn't mention the timing thing when I ordered my 3L, like I did when I ordered my S.
When I turned some of my existing barrels onto the 3L, they were about 35-40 degrees shy of perfect timing. So an Octogon barrel (for instance) is a little less than a ""flat" out of time.
Headspace however was as close to perfect as I can measure.
Out of curiosity, gave Daryle a shout about the timing issue, and he mentioned that usually if they were "out of time" 180 degrees were involved. In any case timing of the threaded helix is not something they guarantee. And of course it was not something I mentioned when I ordered it.
Could be something with it being a 3 lug bolt, I suppose.
Perhaps Bat geared up for greater production in their new location, this could be part of the "shake out" of the new facility.
In any case, if you are ordering a new Bat action and are interested in the timing of the barrels you might switch from one Bat action to another, be sure to discuss this issue with them before ordering.
If you have a number of barrels you could send them one to insure the helix is timed close to your existing.
Like I said the action is a real beaut, even though it ain't gona' be in any swimsuit competition.
Best regards to the Post Falls gang, for a superb piece of art.
The black Melonite finish is really slick. Don't have to tilt the action much and the bolt slides right in. Slickest of any action I have.
The precursors to the Fatboy were first a Model SV and then a Model S. One of the things I really like about those two is that I can switch barrels between them and they turn into perfect timing, and headspace is so close I can't measure the difference.
Didn't mention the timing thing when I ordered my 3L, like I did when I ordered my S.
When I turned some of my existing barrels onto the 3L, they were about 35-40 degrees shy of perfect timing. So an Octogon barrel (for instance) is a little less than a ""flat" out of time.
Headspace however was as close to perfect as I can measure.
Out of curiosity, gave Daryle a shout about the timing issue, and he mentioned that usually if they were "out of time" 180 degrees were involved. In any case timing of the threaded helix is not something they guarantee. And of course it was not something I mentioned when I ordered it.
Could be something with it being a 3 lug bolt, I suppose.
Perhaps Bat geared up for greater production in their new location, this could be part of the "shake out" of the new facility.
In any case, if you are ordering a new Bat action and are interested in the timing of the barrels you might switch from one Bat action to another, be sure to discuss this issue with them before ordering.
If you have a number of barrels you could send them one to insure the helix is timed close to your existing.
Like I said the action is a real beaut, even though it ain't gona' be in any swimsuit competition.
Best regards to the Post Falls gang, for a superb piece of art.
