Dual Port for FTR?

[Florida Wally]

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to a dual port action for FTR?

 

[sdean]

If you shoot with a spotting scope then a dual port can be challenging. That being said I have 2 dual ports and make do. My next new action will be a R/R. I see no disadvantage to a R/R or L/L action for Fclass.

 

[Florida Wally]

If you shoot with a spotting scope then a dual port can be challenging. That being said I have 2 dual ports and make do. My next new action will be a R/R. I see no disadvantage to a R/R or L/L action for Fclass.

Thanks for pointing the spotting scope out, I didn’t think about it. That is definitely a deal breaker for me.

 

[Dos XX]

If you shoot with a spotting scope then a dual port can be challenging. That being said I have 2 dual ports and make do. My next new action will be a R/R. I see no disadvantage to a R/R or L/L action for Fclass.

I had this same issue when shooting with a spotting scope. I started loading through the smaller ejection port. It isn't hard, at all. If I wanted a rifle specifically for TR, I would now go RR.

 

[BP1]

I had this same issue when shooting with a spotting scope. I started loading through the smaller ejection port. It isn't hard, at all. If I wanted a rifle specifically for TR, I would now go RR.

Me too, thanks for making me buy a right bolt left port

 

[Dos XX]

Me too, thanks for making me buy a right bolt left port

An advantage to the RLR is you can build a gun that will shoot FTR, F-Open, and make IBS light gun, in which case the RLR will come in handy.

 

[FNSafari]

I don't shoot F class, but do shoot IBS score. I have a RR Teddy that I find of no disadvantage in that sport. But, I have a big liking for that style of action. I also shoot a LL and a dual port BAT. The dual port is a slick action and eliminates the need to reach up and remove an empty...I have no ejector. Could put one in I suppose.

 

[furrybean]

More chance of getting water in the chamber on a 20 shot string with a dual port

 

[Barossa_222]

I run a dual port Panda F for FTR. I still right bolt/right load/right eject. Just gives you there option to left feed if you want.

 

[muleystalker]

Thanks for pointing the spotting scope out, I didn’t think about it. That is definitely a deal breaker for me.

You can also remove the ejector and remove the brass through whichever port you want. Unless it's a deal too good to pass up I would wait for a RB/LP or RB/RP. I also love my Borden BRM RB/LP-Bottom eject, Its my favorite setup.

 

[D-4297]

Shoot TR with a Left Port / Right Bolt Panda . Like not having to take the Trigger hand off the gun . For a Right-handed shooter it does take a little "getting used to" , but whole lot less distraction having to re-set after loading a round .

 

[Florida Wally]

I run a dual port Panda F for FTR. I still right bolt/right load/right eject. Just gives you there option to left feed if you want.

Does the dual port eject to the right? Also are both ports the same length.

 

[muleystalker]

Does the dual port eject to the right? Also are both ports the same length.

Dual port usually ejects on the bolt side opposite of the loading port and yes they eject. The loading port is usually bigger than the ejection port unless you spec an action with them the same.

 

[Florida Wally]

Dual port usually ejects on the bolt side opposite of the loading port and yes they eject. The loading port is usually bigger than the ejection port unless you spec an action with them the same.

Thanks, this is helpful!

 

[D-4297]

Have you had occasion to shoot pair-fire? Was wondering how the RB/LP setup works there. I have a Defiance Deviant RB/LP going into my new build for the same reasons you stated. Just not sure about pair-fire for round load and scoring. I can't write with my left hand to save my life. Not too good with the right either.

Never shot "Pair-Fire" , but I can do a TR String in about nine minutes with a good puller , and perfect conditions .

 

[muleystalker]

Why would pair fire matter wether it's a single port or dual port? Just curious on your thoughts.

 

[muleystalker]

My action isn't dual port, it's strictly RB/LP. D-4297 noted running a RB/LP, and not removing the trigger hand from the rifle. Not an option in pair fire.
Was thinking in terms of right hand bolt open, left hand feed, right hand scores, right hand bolt close.
While I can't have my right hand close the bolt and return to ready, in pair fire due to scoring, I thought a left port would be more efficient in pair fire instead of of a RB/RP action, where the right hand is doing it all.

Was asking if D-4297 had experience with RB/LP in pair fire and found that to be the case.

I currently have a RB/RP action and it can get busy in those 45 seconds between shots.

I have shot RB/LP and RB/LP Bottom eject in pair fire and and like both those configurations and both worked great.

 

[Barossa_222]

Does the dual port eject to the right? Also are both ports the same length.

Both of mine run the TG ejector and both eject to the right. The ports are the same size. You can load either left or right, but it only ejects right. You can pull the round out either side by hand with the TG ejector unlike the plunger type.

 

[Florida Wally]

Both of mine run the TG ejector and both eject to the right. The ports are the same size. You can load either left or right, but it only ejects right. You can pull the round out either side by hand with the TG ejector unlike the plunger type.

Thanks! I ended up ordering the dual port after I found out that both ports are the same. Basically, it is a RBRP with an extra left port if I want to use it. Seemed like a win win. I like the TG ejector.

 

[Barossa_222]

Thanks! I ended up ordering the dual port after I found out that both ports are the same. Basically, it is a RBRP with an extra left port if I want to use it. Seemed like a win win. I like the TG ejector.

They're a good thing. Might need to have a gunsmith address the action timing because that was lousy on both of mine. Fitted the bullet central adjustable trigger hangers and they are smooth as now.