Kelbly Atlas and the PPC

[Phil]

Does anyone have any experience with the Kelbly Atlas feeding and extracting a PPC case, I know they cycle the BR cases but I can’t remember anyone talking about this action and the PPC

 

[moondog]

Don't know about ppc size cases. Mine is in a 6BRA. I had to install the heavy duty bolt stop, which moves the bolt toward about .080. The mechanical ejector, if not run hard, can leave a case in the chamber.
They offer a bolt with a Remington style ejector which would solve that issue. Never had an issue with longer cases like 6.5x47.
As far as feeding, 100%. Big fan of Kelbly's.

 

[6BRA]

How does a mechanical ejector leave a round in the chamber? Isn't that an extractors job?

 

[moondog]

On a short case, BR, if you don't work the bolt with authority, it won't flip out. I have one and speak from experience. Still love it, but I believe the remington style is better suited for short cases.

 

[Sniperhandle]

The extractor clips over the rim to pull it from the chamber, The ejector is a spring loaded plunger that kicks the case out after it clears the port.

 

[6BRA]

So the extractor pulls it from the chamber and force dependent your TG ejector may leave it in the action. Chamber and action being slightly different. I love my Pandas too! Wouldn't own anything but a mechanical ejector. TG ejector have no springs. If not mistaken Ian told me to reliably eject PPC brass required a PPC BOLT instead of the BR Bolt.

 

[rayporter]

the T/G ejector can be a challenge if you like your brass to land right beside your rifle. with a ppc case if you cycle too slow, the case falls back in the action and too fast the bench next to you will catch your brass.

 

[moondog]

Don't get me wrong, I'm a Kelbly's fan. 1 Atlas, and 3 Black Bears. Incredibly smooth actions!

 

[jackieschmidt]

the T/G ejector can be a challenge if you like your brass to land right beside your rifle. with a ppc case if you cycle too slow, the case falls back in the action and too fast the bench next to you will catch your brass.

This.
^^^^^^^^