Kelbly Golden Bear anyone?

[Ramblerman]

Always liked the idea of the Stiller SS Viper , but have never had a Kelbly, so was wondering if anyone had one with pics of a build they had done? Not sure I like the gold one, it might need curb feelers to look right, so black nitride maybe? Let's see what you got. S/F Kevin

 

[BartsBullets]

I Love Mine!

 

[Ramblerman]

I Love Mine!
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Awesome Bart! Thanks for posting sir.

 

[6BRAckley]

Bart - that looks awesome. I started my LR shooting in 2017 with a Kelbly Atlas R/R action in a Kelbly 1M stock with a no turn 6mm Dasher. Given the knowledge and other equipment I had at the time for LR shooting I shot way better than I had any right to. The Kelblys make great equipment and are A+ people. I am looking forward to seeing how this set up does for you.

JP

I Love Mine!
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[rsmithsr50]

338 EDGE in a alex wheeler LRB stock with a 7-35 nf

 

[kneedtospeed]

Go for it!
No better people to deal with, and their actions leave nothing on the table, either.

 

[Kings X]

I have both - Stiller SS and Golden Bear. Two different animals.
The GB is much lighter. Footprint is smaller than Panda.
Still a very good flat bottom action that parts are interchangeable with other Kelbly actions.

 

[rsmithsr50]

which panda do you speak of..
golden bear is 1.4" across and flat
8.5 " long

I have both - Stiller SS and Golden Bear. Two different animals.
The GB is much lighter. Footprint is smaller than Panda.
Still a very good flat bottom action that parts are interchangeable with other Kelbly actions.

 

[Mulligan]

I think my Panda F-Class actions are 1.5" across the bottom.
I should go measure.
CW

 

[Steve Blair]

My Viper SS 6BR. It has won me many mid-range matches.

 

[Ramblerman]

My Viper SS 6BR. It has won me many mid-range matches.

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Very cool!

 

[Paw precision]

Cut down a maple hanging dangerously over the creek on my property. Took my chainsaw and cut a chunk out of it. Let it dry in the attic over the summer last year. Kept trimming on it and pinned a Golden Bear in it. Glued and screwed with pillars seen. Stock is 39 3/4" long
Stock weighs 36 ounces. Loaded with carbon fiber internally.
30br
James Lederer 26" hv with tuner
13.2 lbs as sits.
Nothing left the property until finished as seen.
I cut the lug off this action. I think the action could be overkill with smaller cartridges meaning the length of barrel thats commonly needed. I think it could be overkill that i have here. Just being honest setting pride aside. Dont get me wrong its no less accurate than all the pandas i have. If its going to have its merit i think its in long range where longer and heftier barrels are used with mightier explosions that are transferred. However its been proven that even 1.385 round actions suffice plenty. I guess if it gives you added confidence and makes you feel good then maybe you will shoot better.
Bill Dance ( the great fisherman ) had once said ;
" confidence is the best lurer in your tackle box "

 

[JayHHI6818]

The F-Class Panda actions are a Panda variation designed for long range shooting

Specifications

• Weight: 30.5 oz.
• Length: 8.500 in.
• Width: 1.500 in.

 

[rsmithsr50]

ohhh crude-ola..its a 1/10 of an inch wider than the golden bear....dang, guess my golden bear is a looser.-except the bear is a bear...basically THREE POUNDS OF ACTION(47.5 OZ)

The F-Class Panda actions are a Panda variation designed for long range shooting

Specifications

• Weight: 30.5 oz.
• Length: 8.500 in.
• Width: 1.500 in.

 

[Kings X]

The bear is also .030” shorter to centerline of action. The recoil lug is longer. I think .150” longer.

 

[rsmithsr50]

they are both 8.5"

The bear is also .030” shorter to centerline of action. The recoil lug is longer. I think .150” longer.

 

[Kings X]

they are both 8.5"

And the bolt hole spacing is the same.
It is a great action by itself. Just not a drop in repayment for a Kelbly F Class action. I wish it was.

 

[Mulligan]

And the bolt hole spacing is the same.
It is a great action by itself. Just not a drop in repayment for a Kelbly F Class action. I wish it was.

Me too!
CW

 

[Paw precision]

A .050 fill in with your favorite compound on each side is the only thing needed for the Golden bear.
On the stock i posted i cut it out for an f class panda but then decided to use the Golden Bear. As you can see - it worked well and was easy. Everything fit perfectly
Here is a pic before i dropped it in with a pic of the fit afterwards.