Borden action scope base question

[DShortt]

Does anyone know if Borden actions have a unique scope base mount pattern?

Just acquired a used action which currently has 2 piece bases. I'd like to mount a picatinny rail.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Trigger-Jerker]

Should be able to fix you up between these two places.

Receiver Accessories - GT Accuracy

gtaccuracy.com

Scope Mounts for Borden Rifles

Scope Bases for Borden Rifles

www.murphyprecision.com

 

[DShortt]

OK, so forgive my ignorance. I seem to have asked the wrong question or not provided enough information. It's a model TPE. Is that a BR, BRM, BRC, ......

I've no idea.

Edit - I just discovered from on line research what TPE stands for.

I'm liking this! The man is VERY interesting and has a sense of humor!

I'll wait until Jim responds. Sent an email but he's unable for a few days. I can wait.

 

[Rook 6]

Jim’s good people. He will set you up.

 

[muddy72]

The TPE is a older action for sure, web info is minimal. I'd say send Jim a email but his website kinda looks like they may be on vacation. I just put a Murphy Precision on my BRM, took a couple weeks to get as his Borden rails are made to order I believe. Weight wasnt a concern, the quality is excellent, isn't my first and won't be my last.

 

[DShortt]

The TPE is a older action for sure, web info is minimal. I'd say send Jim a email but his website kinda looks like they may be on vacation. I just put a Murphy Precision on my BRM, took a couple weeks to get as his Borden rails are made to order I believe. Weight wasnt a concern, the quality is excellent, isn't my first and won't be my last.

I really like the history behind it. It'll remain in my possession as long as I'm alive simply because of the story behind it.

My kind of guy.

 

[muddy72]

I really like the history behind it. It'll remain in my possession as long as I'm alive simply because of the story behind it.

My kind of guy.

Yeah, my Borden inventory is growing! It is a good story. I recently passed on a TPE. Hopefully I'll get another opportunity, I've got a idea for 1.

 

[DShortt]

Heck. My stuff is gonna have a label on it. TPE spelled out.

 

[muddy72]

That's a idea! I'll add that to my list! I'm sure it can be engraved on a action.

 

[FNSafari]

When you call Jim, ask him to explain the story behind the TPE moniker!

 

[Kracken McGraw]

When you call Jim, ask him to explain the story behind the TPE moniker!

You got my interest now, I remember Jim said he was formerly in the Toilet Paper sales business?

 

[FNSafari]

You got my interest now, I remember Jim said he was formerly in the Toilet Paper sales business?

Yes he was.

Post in thread 'Borden TPE ?'

Aug 23, 2017

Jim Borden once worked as an engineer (Engineering Section Leader) for Proctor and Gamble, who among many other brands own Charmin (toilet tissue).

Some year back, Jim had told some of his gunsmithing customers that there was a bolt clearance issue with Panda Actions that required some remediation. Naturally George Kelbly took exception to this. On one occasion when they were discussing this on the phone, George told Jim that he was nothing but a toilet paper engineer. About that time Nesica Bay was making one of the better lines of stainless actions, including those designed for...

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[powderbrake]

I would not take sides in an argument between Borden and Kelby, because they have forgotten more than I will ever know about actions......... BUT...... I have great respect for Toilet Paper Engineers.

I spent 40 years in the Paper Film and Foil Converting industry, and my company provided Tension Control products for everything from tissue, to recording tape, to diapers, band aids, scotch tape, blown film, printing ,embossing, laminating, winding and unwinding.
"Toilet Paper Engineers" designed and developed machines which were hundreds of feet long and extremely complex. Think of a sheet of paper being processed at 1000 feet per minute, and when it breaks, what a pileup of product, and a costly re thread of the machines hundreds of rollers.

I had a Borden action and it was wonderful, and was designed by a "Toilet Paper Engineer", so I think of it as high praise.