New action for field work

[L-46]

I am looking to buy a new action, and have some questions about ports
I have always used a RBRPRE action for varmint work but have a bench gun with LPRE and see how easy it is to load.
I do not want this setup for field work as i need to catch my cases, and only have one hand free when loading.

Who has used a RBLPLE action and rates it over the RBRPRE?

Thanks
L-46

 

[Toby Bradshaw]

Why use an ejector at all on a field varmint rifle?

 

[L-46]

Why use an ejector at all on a field varmint rifle?

Your preference is with out?
my main concern is reaching over the rifle/scope with my left hand to remove the case, as the bolt is drawn back.

 

[Drop Port]

I was looking for the same thing and went with a Stiller Diamondback RBLP-Drop Port. It is perfect for what I use it for.
I would also look at the D-Back which is shorter and also comes in a drop port configuration.
Left hand load and left hand retrieve as they fall out of the bottom.

 

[Toby Bradshaw]

Why use an ejector at all on a field varmint rifle?

Your preference is with out?
my main concern is reaching over the rifle/scope with my left hand to remove the case, as the bolt is drawn back.

For field varmint rifles that will be fired as a single shot off a rear bag and front rest/bipod, I prefer a RBLP no eject action. There's no need for an ejector because there is no need for speed (and no desire to have your nice brass end up the ground), and having the loading port opposite the bolt lets you pick the brass out of the action while working the bolt with the other hand. Because the rifle is held in a rear bag and front rest you can use both hands to load.

Here's my Stiller PredatorV.

 

[Nomad47]

Both of my groundhog/target rifles (shot from a bench) are RBLP. Definitely my preference. Both bolts happen to have ejectors but the springs have been cut so the case merely leans out.

But if you prefer not to mess with cutting springs, since the rifle is sitting in bags/rest/bipod, the left hand is free to hold over the port so the case does not fly, while the right hand is working the bolt.

 

[L-46]

Why use an ejector at all on a field varmint rifle?

Your preference is with out?
my main concern is reaching over the rifle/scope with my left hand to remove the case, as the bolt is drawn back.

For field varmint rifles that will be fired as a single shot off a rear bag and front rest/bipod, I prefer a RBLP no eject action. There's no need for an ejector because there is no need for speed (and no desire to have your nice brass end up the ground), and having the loading port opposite the bolt lets you pick the brass out of the action while working the bolt with the other hand. Because the rifle is held in a rear bag and front rest you can use both hands to load.

Here's my Stiller PredatorV.

You had me thinking, so i removed my ejector from my rblpre action and tried to cycle a few dummy cases, but the extractor is on the wrong side so i can not remove the case through the left port, only the right. and as you can guess it is too small for fingers to reach in.
Also most of my shooting is done with gloves on, so that further complicates it.
Any more opinions appreciated

 

[L-46]

Both of my groundhog/target rifles (shot from a bench) are RBLP. Definitely my preference. Both bolts happen to have ejectors but the springs have been cut so the case merely leans out.

But if you prefer not to mess with cutting springs, since the rifle is sitting in bags/rest/bipod, the left hand is free to hold over the port so the case does not fly, while the right hand is working the bolt.

This is starting to sound like the answer!

 

[expiper]

L--I have used/shot em all over the years,,,,no matter which side you action throws em out of ,,you need to use a weak spring (like the ones in a ball point pen ) that just dribbles them out on the pad/bench/ground and doesnt throw them clear over the hill,,,and you can put your left hand over the port and not have to struggle to hold on to them,,,In my later years I can afford something other than a factory action,,I use a Kelbly right bolt ,left port and am happy with it,,,,loose the gloves unless you are shooting in the winter !!!,,,,Roger