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Two of my 3 TL3's exhibit the same binding you speak of. All 3 are DLC coated. (Serial #'s 16XX, 21XX, 26XX) The newest TL3 I have does not exibit the binding. BigHorn has actually altered the placement of fluting on the bolt to help alleviate the binding on the newer actions.
My original TL3 has actually gotten less prone to binding the more cycles I get on the bolt.
Older bolt is on the top and you can see how the flutes run on both sides of the bolt head retaining pin. Newest bolt is on the bottom.
PM sentBighorn team any comment on this? I’ve had issues with bolt binding on my TL3 with the older style fluting.
Would it be possible to buy a newer bolt body (sans bolt head and firing pin?) What would the cost be?
Here is my rifle!
- Bighorn Arms TL3 Left Hand Short Action with standard bolt face
- KRG Bravo fitted now to take a left hand action.
- 20" Fluted and threaded .308 barrel
- 40X trigger
- 10 round AW Magazine
- Magpul Bipod
The Bravo seems well suited to it!Awesome! Do you find the bravo "worthy" of the action? Anything lacking? Im thinking about getting a bravo for my build.
I've never had a M24 or A5... But I have to say that I really like my TL3. It is very comfortable and light.You guys with Bravo’s on your TL3’s, how comfortable are they in comparison to say an HS Precision M24 or a McMillan A5? I’m considering the Bravo for my TL3.
Something I just learned about the KRG stocks that I didn’t know, the Buttstocks are modular as well as most of the fore ends. So you can put a Whiskey 3 or X-Ray Buttstock on your Bravo and vice versa. That kind of seals the deal for me as far as versatility. Could start with Bravo and have what is essentially a Whiskey 3 and be able to swap back and forth depending on wants and needs. Sounds pretty awesome to me. Somebody stop me if I’m completely wrong.
Two of my 3 TL3's exhibit the same binding you speak of. All 3 are DLC coated. (Serial #'s 16XX, 21XX, 26XX) The newest TL3 I have does not exibit the binding. BigHorn has actually altered the placement of fluting on the bolt to help alleviate the binding on the newer actions.
My original TL3 has actually gotten less prone to binding the more cycles I get on the bolt.
Older bolt is on the top and you can see how the flutes run on both sides of the bolt head retaining pin. Newest bolt is on the bottom.
Proof is now offering shouldered pre-fit barrels for the TL-3. Another option for the excellent TL-3 action.
Anyone here that go with a LA TL3 wish they went with something else? Looking for the features the TL3 offers and availablity to run prefit sholdered barrels. Any regrets or should I just jump on one? Wanting to run 300wm and 300 PRC on this. Already run 300 PRC on two other rifles with CIP mags so I already have the support there. Just need to order the TL3 with CIP cut.
LA TL3 28 Nosler, using CIP mags and loading to 3.730". 0 issues and I have no desire to use anything else. Love that action. I highly recommend it, go ahead and jump on one.
Edit.. ordered one up just now. Ray was super fast in returning emails with my questions even though they are at shot. Excited for this thing.
Do you have to order a special CIP cut LA? I bought a LA nucleus and wish I had gotten a TL3.
Ray is awesome. Just FYI, don't use a timney trigger, they have issues.
What’s the issue with them?
Lot's of ppl, including myself, have had issues with light primer strikes when using Timney triggers on Bighorn actions. I switched to Trigger Tech and no issues since. Runs great. If you want more info, there are a good many threads on the hide discussing this issue.
Anyone here that go with a LA TL3 wish they went with something else? Looking for the features the TL3 offers and availablity to run prefit sholdered barrels. Any regrets or should I just jump on one? Wanting to run 300wm and 300 PRC on this. Already run 300 PRC on two other rifles with CIP mags so I already have the support there. Just need to order the TL3 with CIP cut.
That’s what I have coming for mineNo issues here with my TL3 and Timney Calvin Elite.
I went with the TL3s and ended up replacing them with SR3s cut for Wyatt boxes (3.825" ID) for a little more wiggle room with the 28 Nosler and 195 Bergers.
Do you have to order a special CIP cut LA? I bought a LA nucleus and wish I had gotten a TL3.
I will have plenty of length with the CIP mags. Have plenty of room with 300 prc and 225 eld without issues in the 3.850 mags so I don't see a issue with the 300 win mag and the 215 Berger's I plan on running. Thanks for that info though. Good to know for future if I need it.
Right on. For me, my concern was chasing the lands from a 3.73" starting point. The wyatt box gives me about 0.060" more to play with over my CIP mag (3.760 ID?). I believe I could use the CIP mag in the SR3 as well. I do prefer the look of the TL3 though.
Lot's of ppl, including myself, have had issues with light primer strikes when using Timney triggers on Bighorn actions. I switched to Trigger Tech and no issues since. Runs great. If you want more info, there are a good many threads on the hide discussing this issue.
Bighorn is aware & has implemented a fix. I don’t think it’s an issue in and new actions (actually the bolt assembly).
Anyone here that go with a LA TL3 wish they went with something else? Looking for the features the TL3 offers and availablity to run prefit sholdered barrels. Any regrets or should I just jump on one? Wanting to run 300wm and 300 PRC on this. Already run 300 PRC on two other rifles with CIP mags so I already have the support there. Just need to order the TL3 with CIP cut.
@Bantam1 where did you see that? I haven’t found any info about it.Proof is now offering shouldered pre-fit barrels for the TL-3. Another option for the excellent TL-3 action.
@Bantam1 where did you see that? I haven’t found any info about it.
I got 2 shouldered Proof prefits thru Bighorn last fall as barreled actions. They've been doing them, altho maybe not advertised...
Glad i didn't order a blank to have someone chamer it. way cheaper this way.
$940...? No thanks
Criterion does make them. I've use 4-5 so far. I have a Bartlein shouldered on right now, but will go back to the Criterion after that is shot out. I seem to have great results with Criterion.I know Bartlein has shouldered prefits. I think criterion may make them also
Hadn’t heard about Criterion doing shouldered prefits for the TL3. Who is selling them, Northland? How much do they cost?