Panda action question

[Oklahoma Jim]

I may have an opportunity to buy a rifle with a Panda action. I've never owned a rifle with an aluminum action. Are there any issues with the aluminum wearing, warping, or other problems with them?

 

[565tinfitter]

One of the best actions on the market, unbeatable company and customer service in North Lawrence, OH.

 

[WayneShaw]

Thousands of Pandas have worn out thousands of barrels. Wearing out those actions just aren't a concern.

 

[farmerjohn]

Hey Feller, what they said +1 more, used them for years and have several.....John

 

[D-4297]

Currently have over 50,000 rounds through my .308 FTR Panda action , used for competition over the last seven years . Original Bolt still in place with no repairs needed . This rifle also was part of the Group made by Kelby for the World Championships in 2017 , and brought home the Gold . Regularly shoots High 190's and good X-count . Probably get better numbers with a better shooter . Any Kelby action should be the least of your worries .

 

[butchlambert]

I may have an opportunity to buy a rifle with a Panda action. I've never owned a rifle with an aluminum action. Are there any issues with the aluminum wearing, warping, or other problems with them?

If I build another BR rifle, it will be a Panda.

 

[Oklahoma Jim]

Thanks for the info guys! Kelbly is a great company to work with.

 

[Dkk37058]

100 percent right on all the above

 

[Doug Casner]

Got one on a 6ppc glued in the stock Good shooting rifle. Doug

 

[243fan]

Panda action will be the least of your worries !! Purchase and enjoy .

 

[Ccrider]

^^^^^^^^^!!!!They got it right.

I own several Pandas and my only regret is that my long range guns are not Pandas. They are Rebel drop ports and shoot pretty good, but I can’t interchange barrels with my Pandas or even between the two drop ports.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I may have an opportunity to buy a rifle with a Panda action. I've never owned a rifle with an aluminum action. Are there any issues with the aluminum wearing, warping, or other problems with them?

No issue at all. They are top notch. They have a steel insert that carries the load regarding bolt thrust and virtually any load bearing. There are more options for good actions than ever before but I stick by my advice to all that you can't go wrong with three of the best. Just go with a Borden, Bat or a Kelbly and you'll be happy with the product you get and being what I call the "big three", resale value is a proven factor with those vs some of the new makes out there these days. None have any earth shattering advancements, if they even claim anything over the standbys that are well proven. If you're one that likes to test new things and can afford it if it's not what you hoped, then by all means, try others. But it's not a small investment and the three I mentioned are all safe bets and hold resale value better than others.

 

[1shot]

I have 5. Three of them in complete rifles will be coming up for sale soon. BTW, they are all left handed Bigbore Fclass actions.

Lloyd

 

[Greg@wfcustom]

I may have an opportunity to buy a rifle with a Panda action. I've never owned a rifle with an aluminum action. Are there any issues with the aluminum wearing, warping, or other problems with them?

You can’t go wrong with a Panda, and I’m with Butch on this one, it’s what I would use for a new build. Add the fact they have the BEST customer service in the industry, (JMHO) is the icing on the cake.
G

 

[jackieschmidt]

The Panda is one of those products that they got it right the first time and avoided “improving” it.

A good Panda Stoty:

Some years back, when the Carbon Fiber Stocks were first coming on to he scene, Charles Huckeba, who has won just about everything in Benchrest, ordered a stock. The maker required you to send your action to him for the Glue In.

Charles sent him an old Panda that looked like it had been rode hard and put away wet, (which it had).
The stock maker called him and asked if he was sure he wanted that old action glued into that brand new stock.

Charles told him……”that action is a World Champion”

Case Closed.

 

[Dave M.]

I may have an opportunity to buy a rifle with a Panda action. I've never owned a rifle with an aluminum action. Are there any issues with the aluminum wearing, warping, or other problems with them?

Get it. They shoot lights out. We have two of them.

 

[Dave M.]

We own only Bats and Pandas. Both are awesome. I’m a little partial to the Bat actions because it’s all I’ve ever competed with, but my girlfriend wouldn’t trade me her Pandas for any of my Bat actions, and she has told me this on more than one occasion

 

[Sandstorm]

No reason for me to ever eject my brass....just pluk it out nice and easy, and i sure dont
wanna be chasing it. Love the F-Class Panda.

 

[gpoldblue]

I may have an opportunity to buy a rifle with a Panda action. I've never owned a rifle with an aluminum action. Are there any issues with the aluminum wearing, warping, or other problems with them?

One thing nobody mentions,and I especially like,is that the Stolle Panda has approximately 30% more bedding area than round receivers and the flat bottom and sides resist torque better than round receivers.
I also like the longer tenon for support of heavier barrels. There are many good actions to choose from,but I don't think there is a better action. I own 2 and wouldn't trade for anything else.
Good luck and stay safe.

 

[ND shooter]

One thing nobody mentions,and I especially like,is that the Stolle Panda has approximately 30% more bedding area than round receivers and the flat bottom and sides resist torque better than round receivers.
I also like the longer tenon for support of heavier barrels. There are many good actions to choose from,but I don't think there is a better action. I own 2 and wouldn't trade for anything else.
Good luck and stay safe.

I have two also and I wouldn't trade for any others either. I also have 4 bolts, which with pandas, are interchangeable between the two. 2 are ppc bolts. Others are 223 and 308 bolt faced. Shoot anything except magnums. Have a Wichita for that.