Drop port for "medium size" rounds?

[seb]

Hi guys,

Anyones have tried / used this before?

I know it works flawlessly with PPC/BR/Dasher rounds, but wondering if it would work (just fine) for "medium size" rounds such as .308win/ .284win/ 7SAUM or WSM?

I am a right handed, thinking about RB, LP, drop port + cone bolt (or Rem style bolt head) & sako extractor @ 6 o'clock.

Any input/thoughts will be much appreciated!

Thanks,
seb.

 

[BoydAllen]

Seb,
If you want to do an experiment, you could have Dave Kiff make you a long action Remington bolt with the extractor at 6:00 o'clock, and make a single shot adapter with the correct cutout for the case that you want to try. With the right work, it might shoot pretty well.
Boyd

 

[seb]

Hi Boyd, thanks for the reply! I will check with the possibilities....seb.

 

[Cochran]

Tim Sellars, the maker of the Sure Feed cartridge holders, built a 7 mag drop port out of a Remington action several years ago.

 

[dmoran]

SEB -

I would not hesitate to build a drop port for any caliber under say a 2.5" case or so.
My HV-Gun is a drop-port 6Dasher and love it.....

Best Regards
Donovan Moran

 

[seb]

Hi Jeff, how are you!? Thank you for the info! Glad to know it also works for a long, magnum case.

Hi Donovan, what is your thoughts on your drop port action.... the pluses & minuses?

Thanks,
seb.

 

[sdean]

I opened my Viper drop port for 6.5x47. Stiller advised me not to go any larger. I would think a phone conversation with them would be worthwhile.

 

[seb]

Thanks for the good advise Dean!
I don't want to bother him (Mr. Stiller) so I'll try to do some experiments soon when I have time.
seb.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Seb, I shoot with a lot of drop ports. I almost ordered one. They can be very fast and reliable. I have just seen more foul ups with them. Yes if you get the technique down they are great, but I have seen guys that have owned then 10 years let a loaded case fall into the cut out and stop them in the middle of a group. The dual port is just a little more fool proof I think and just as fast. Then the best of both worlds is the Kelbly static ejector IMO.

 

[seb]

I had a Panda with static ejector, just want to try something different.

seb.

 

[Erik Cortina]

I had a Panda with static ejector, just want to try something different.

seb.

Take that Panda and paint it pink. That will be different! ;D

 

[seb]

Lol. Erik, I build/paint it - you use it! ;D

 

[Erik Cortina]

Lol. Erik, I build/paint it - you use it! ;D

Deal! LOL

Good luck with your project SEB and post pictures if you decide to do it.
Have a great weekend.