Pros and cons of RBRPand RBLP actions?

[lazyeiger]

What are some of the reasons for selcting which side the port is on a rifle for long range prone shooting? Most right handed people seem to go for RBLP set up. There are Savage target actions out there for imediate delivery with RBRP setups. I was wondering what (if anything) I would be giving up with a RBRP action? I have never seen a LBLP action but this would seem to me to be the best option for a right handed shooter?

I am a right handed shooter.

Thanks! Jon

 

[Joe O]

The left bolt would get in your way.The left handers buying a left hand action had it made for years ,with left bolt right port.The BR guys have used custom left port actions over 50 years,now Savage is the first large manufacrurer to bring one out.That alone made me buy a Savage LRPV.
I don't see any cons unles you shoot a repeater in rapid fire.Single loading is great.

 

[BoydAllen]

This is not from experience, but if you are talking about prone with a sling, single loading from the left would seem to be a big problem. On the other hand, if you are shooting from a bipod or rest, it would probably be an advantage. In any case, I would get down in position, and go through the motions to get an idea of what it would feel like.

 

[RonAKA]

Have a RBLP in a LRPV. It works really well for me (right handed). I miss it when going back to a RBRP. But I shoot from a bench. Not sure what it would be like prone. The advantage I find is that you can see the port. It is not large and it helps to see where you feeding each cartridge. Also easy to catch the brass, so it does not get damaged landing on concrete. Probably not a problem on grass unless you lose it.

 

[SS427]

I have two RBLP actions and for bench or bi-pod single shot rifles I wouldn't go any other way. It felt a little strange at first but now I would never go back.

I've read some people don't like the port on the left side because that eye is not protected by the scope. If something was to explode, they reason it would come out of the left port, and that side of your face and eye are not protected. I always wear safety glasses, and don't worry about it. But you could consider that a con.

 

[butchlambert]

Speed!! is the only reason for RBLP for a right hand shooter. Tony Boyer shoots Right Right. Go figure.
Butch

 

[Silverfox]

I just put together a rifle using a RB/LP Savage target action this summer. It is definitely going to take some getting used to. I have seven rifles I use for prairie dog shooting and all of them except this Target action are RB/RP. This Savage is the only non-repeater I own, so it is definitely a learning experience for me. I think I'll catch on sooner or later.

 

[sailhertoo]

I'm looking for a RBRP action and can't find one in a BAT. Bunch out there in RBLPRE config.

But for a right handed shooter in F-Class or benchrest I don't think I could get use to it and that is the bottom line as far as ergonomics go and that is worth a treamendous amount as far as ergonomics go.

That came out as double talk on purpose. Your comfort in shooting is "key".

 

[MarkS]

lazyeiger,

For benchrest I have right bolt, left port. For a right handed shooter, you are looking at the port. But when I shoot prone, you are using both hands, and it does not work as well for me . I like a RT , RT for prone. I had a dual port Bat. You have to be carefull. not to push the round out the other side when you are load under fire. I have done this during record rounds. Trying for speed can cost you some times. Speed is needed for benchrest most of the time. But most prone shooting, speed is not a factor.

Mark Schronce