Component Selection for 600 yd Light Gun

[Clancy]

I’ve asked a couple of smiths some questions via PM, but I figure they’re busy and I don’t want to be a bother.

I’d like to build a 600 yard light gun. Looking at stock and receiver options currently. Common barrel contours and such would help. Dusty suggested the MBR Tooley, and I like it but also wonder what else is out there.

I’m open to wood, laminate or fiberglass/carbon.

RB, LP, RE action I think.

So far, all I really know is that I’ll stick with jewel triggers and 4 groove barrels from Krieger and Brux, as that’s what I’ve always built with in the past, and they’re good with me.

Thanks all.

 

[BartsBullets]

So you are only going to shoot it at 600 or 1000 yard competition?

 

[Clancy]

So you are only going to shoot it at 600 or 1000 yard competition?

Yes sir, I don’t know that short range is my thing. 600 has always been my favorite distance, so I thought if I were getting into benchrest that I’d stick with something I’m comfortable with.

We have some 3-500 fun matches, but specifically, I’d be looking to meet restrictions for 600 yard BR.

 

[BartsBullets]

Yes sir, I don’t know that short range is my thing. 600 has always been my favorite distance, so I thought if I were getting into benchrest that I’d stick with something I’m comfortable with.

We have some 3-500 fun matches, but specifically, I’d be looking to meet restrictions for 600 yard BR.

Dusty suggestion of the MBR Tooley is a good one. Alex Wheelers long range stocks are really good.
Bart

 

[Clancy]

Dusty suggestion of the MBR Tooley is a good one. Alex Wheelers long range stocks are really good.
Bart

Excellent. In fact, that’s the other he suggested! Thank you.

Great minds… as they say.

I want a BAT, but I’m not sure which. Cartridges from the straight BR to 6.5x47

 

[Badhabit]

I really like right bolt left load actions and either drop port or right eject is even better but that's just what I prefer.

 

[Clancy]

I really like right bolt left load actions and either drop port or right eject is even better but that's just what I prefer.

Definitely alright with a drop port as well