Ever been at a crossroads in what path to take to satisfy your shooting wants and desires? I am there now, and welcome input. The question is whether to continue to build out three bolt action rifles, OR, have ONE with a switch barrel functionality. I have three bolt action rifles.
I would simply sell everything above except the Vortex scope, buy a custom action, and have a gunsmith set the action up with a 223, 6mmBR, and 6.5x47 barrels I was considering the BigHorn Origin action, which has interchangeable bolt heads to accommodate the 223, and the other two. A few questions.
My understanding is that with a barrel vise (I have the Viper vise), that switching barrels is quick and easy. Does the action have to come out of the stock to switch barrels? What other disassembly is needed? How much torque is needed to tighten barrel?
As an aside, I do not compete, am just a casual shooter, off a bipod and bench, but appreciates some variety in calibers, and likes high quality.
Thanks,
Phil
- Howa based 223 (heavy varmint) in Bell and Carlson stock w/Vortex PST 6 - 24 50 scope. This one is complete.
- Savage based (Precision Target action) 6mmBR w/Brux custom chambered barrel, H-S Precision stock, Weaver T-36x scope. This rifle is complete.
- Howa action to build a 6.5x47 Lapua rifle. Needs barrel, stock, etc.
I would simply sell everything above except the Vortex scope, buy a custom action, and have a gunsmith set the action up with a 223, 6mmBR, and 6.5x47 barrels I was considering the BigHorn Origin action, which has interchangeable bolt heads to accommodate the 223, and the other two. A few questions.
My understanding is that with a barrel vise (I have the Viper vise), that switching barrels is quick and easy. Does the action have to come out of the stock to switch barrels? What other disassembly is needed? How much torque is needed to tighten barrel?
As an aside, I do not compete, am just a casual shooter, off a bipod and bench, but appreciates some variety in calibers, and likes high quality.
Thanks,
Phil