20 September 2003, 09:45
CaribooQuestion for Bill Leeper
Bill, I respect your opinion so I have a 2 part question to ask you if you don't mind.
1) I have a BSA Hunter (Royal) in .30-06 that is in need of a new barrel. As I own another very accurate '06 I am thinking of having a .338-06 barrel installed on the BSA. This action is the original sporting action from the 1950's and it is a mauser type CRF action that has been lightened at the factory with a fair bit of milling. As there should be no work required to the magazine box or feed rails I think it should be an fairly easy conversion. What is your opinion on using this action for this project?
2) What is your opinion of Bevan King's barrels?
20 September 2003, 09:56
RancherI think Bill's busy chasing elk off the driveway.
Pat
20 September 2003, 15:01
downwindtracker2Bill,has rebarreled a FN-Husky 30.06 to 338.06,that piece of once swiss cheese receiver looks so good now and works slick.He does fine work.
22 September 2003, 17:21
Bill LeeperI have indeed been taking some time for (unsuccessful) elk chasing and to shoot a LR match.
The BSA action should work pretty well for the 338-06 with little or no alteration. I think these are a pretty nice action although I'm not that fond of the bolt stop system.
I have not gotten around to using one of Bevan's barrels but I have looked at a few and they look very good. Those who have them speak highly of them. Regards, Bill.
23 September 2003, 02:47
Chuck NelsonThe experience I had with king barrels was a good one. Most consistently accurate barrel/gun I have ever owned. Wasn't finicky and was an excellent price.
Chuck
23 September 2003, 03:22
CaribooOh yes the infamous BSA bolt stop!
The voodo one must go through to remove the bolt on these old girls almost require three hands eh?
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