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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/16/2017 Last edited 01/16/2017 by padom
Petrov wrote:
any suggestions on rifle and bolt finish?
coating the bolt head with np3? will that cause problems?
The Bighorn TL3 receiver comes uncoated but the bolt comes already NP3 coated. I had PVA DLC coat my TL3 receiver. The combination of a DLC coated receiver and NP3 bolt will be slick as snot.
Coating the barrel is up to you. Its a consumable. If your going through barrels in 12-18 months or less why spend the money on coating it when your just going to replace it. Now if its going to be a hunting gun or low round count/safe queen rifle then maybe coating the barrel makes sense.
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
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Clocked92 wrote:
I would love to start seeing some picture of groups these rifles are shooting!
So would I, but I think everybody is waiting and wondering when the TL3s will be available...
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5RWill
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/16/2017
The SR-3 announces this month right?
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/16/2017
spelunk wrote: Clocked92 wrote:
I would love to start seeing some picture of groups these rifles are shooting!
So would I, but I think everybody is waiting and wondering when the TL3s will be available...
TL3's are available, most are just waiting on coating work like DLC or gunsmiths to get barreled actions put together. Call Josh at Patriot Valley Arms if your looking for a TL3 action.
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/16/2017
spelunk wrote: Clocked92 wrote:
I would love to start seeing some picture of groups these rifles are shooting!
So would I, but I think everybody is waiting and wondering when the TL3s will be available...
As of right now they are back ordered Thur February thru PVA so I would suggest if you want one better pay up and get inline.I have a good ideal people are going to love them and if Josh puts it together it's going to shoot better than the cowboy running it.
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
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spelunk wrote: Clocked92 wrote:
I would love to start seeing some picture of groups these rifles are shooting!
So would I, but I think everybody is waiting and wondering when the TL3s will be available...
Just scroll up six posts above yours to see what appears to be a 1/2 MOA or better group on steel at 600 yards.
And remember that the action only plays a small part in making small groups. World records have been set using stock Savage and other actions.
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/16/2017
I realize they are technically available since a few guys have them, but in reality I've been waiting months for mine. I'm waiting on just the action, putting the barrel on myself. But I guess Bighorn had some plating issues, so I have no idea when they will actually show up. I understand that issues creep up and wait times stretch, but when the "week or two more" turn to months, it can get a little frustrating. I know it will be a fantastic action and I hope they start showing up in numbers soon.
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01/16/2017
I contacted PVA in August, when Josh posted that he had a couple left-handed actions that were not spoken for. There was a problem with his website, but he assured me I was on his list. Order on website, and payment, were processed in October. Haven't heard a peep since. Not really worried about it, since I have other guns to shoot, but pictures in this thread are getting me excited/impatient.
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I was told the batch that was due in December will not be to Josh untill late February. Then another wait if you are having DLC applied. Very frustrating.
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5RWill
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/16/2017
Anyone heard anything about the SR-3?
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/16/2017
Bicky wrote:
I contacted PVA in August, when Josh posted that he had a couple left-handed actions that were not spoken for. There was a problem with his website, but he assured me I was on his list. Order on website, and payment, were processed in October. Haven't heard a peep since. Not really worried about it, since I have other guns to shoot, but pictures in this thread are getting me excited/impatient.
I ordered my TL-3 barreled action in March of last year. Waiting on DLC and final gunsmithing.
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01/16/2017
The wait is very hard. Josh is a great rifle builder and does a jam up job. I was lucky enough to get my TL3 back in December. I have 350 rounds down the tube so far and the Bighorn just keeps getting better.
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
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lashlaroe wrote: spelunk wrote:
So would I, but I think everybody is waiting and wondering when the TL3s will be available...
Just scroll up six posts above yours to see what appears to be a 1/2 MOA or better group on steel at 600 yards.
And remember that the action only plays a small part in making small groups. World records have been set using stock Savage and other actions.
I know, it's tough because I'm trying to decide on an action for my build but haven't been able to see a TL3 in person. My smith has Surgeon 591's sitting around ready for a build but I'm just not sure if it's worth the wait for the TL3, not knowing what it's like or when it would arrive.
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PetrovX88 MONTHS
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Re: New Bighorn Arms TL3 Action
01/17/2017
So is it just the floating head that is coated or the bolt body too?
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