Bored so here’s another pic of the ol’ belted mag
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6BRA, Bartlein 26", 8 twist, heavy palma
You're gonna catch up to your Dasher barrel count before you know it!
Give me a couple months!
Nice work coming to Colorado and beating up on my buddies!
If you're buying new, yes it will fit no problem. If you're buying used, some of the early Bravos used a different backbone and the recoil lug slot isn't big enough for the TL3. There probably aren't that many of those out there, but it would be worth checking in my opinion.I believe this was addressed long ago but I can’t seem to find it,
The TL3 is a direct drop in to the KRG bravo stock?
Thanks. I’ll be buying new! I recall them having two options about a year ago on their site for rem700 inlets but one now. You cleared it up for meIf you're buying new, yes it will fit no problem. If you're buying used, some of the early Bravos used a different backbone and the recoil lug slot isn't big enough for the TL3. There probably aren't that many of those out there, but it would be worth checking in my opinion.
I was at 9 weeks.Has anyone recently received their TL3 or know what the current production time is?
What mags are you using? Any issues with feeding the longer 147-156 grain bullets from the mag?Yes sir
I am using Accurate Mag WSM magazines that I modified to give a more consistent controlled round feed. I haven't had any problems with the 140-147 class bullets. I just picked up the new Berger 156, but haven't used it yet. I'm guessing I'll have to jump them a bit but it should work fine.What mags are you using? Any issues with feeding the longer 147-156 grain bullets from the mag?
Interested in what you findI am using Accurate Mag WSM magazines that I modified to give a more consistent controlled round feed. I haven't had any problems with the 140-147 class bullets. I just picked up the new Berger 156, but haven't used it yet. I'm guessing I'll have to jump them a bit but it should work fine.
Last question for a while for the group...
any experience with ALTUS prefits???
Awesome, I am deciding on a 6.5 prc barrel had seen that ALTUS offers a Bartlein in 5R, was going to do a proof of experticity for the price but have been seeing negative things in the PRC and 4 groove rifling, I don’t want to save 100-200 bucks then end up regretting it based of the results down range. Thanks a lot for the information I appreciate it!I’ve got an Altus prefit. It’s a proof research stainless shouldered prefit. Heavy Palma, 20”, 6.5cm. Got it super quick and it’s a solid choice. Accurate and have about 1100 rounds through it so far in about 7 months. My next shouldered prefit will be from proof through experticity to save a bit.
Awesome, I am deciding on a 6.5 prc barrel had seen that ALTUS offers a Bartlein in 5R, was going to do a proof of experticity for the price but have been seeing negative things in the PRC and 4 groove rifling, I don’t want to save 100-200 bucks then end up regretting it based of the results down range. Thanks a lot for the information I appreciate it!
Bored so here’s another pic of the ol’ belted mag
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what does your TL3/proof weigh? I pretty much have the same setup but with 26" steel barrel. I'm looking to lighten it up.
Awesome, I am deciding on a 6.5 prc barrel had seen that ALTUS offers a Bartlein in 5R, was going to do a proof of experticity for the price but have been seeing negative things in the PRC and 4 groove rifling, I don’t want to save 100-200 bucks then end up regretting it based of the results down range. Thanks a lot for the information I appreciate it!
Thanks, I was planning on getting my barrel with the .130 freebore. I want to try the 150 SMK over the 147 and then play with the 153 atip and 156 berger. My limitation is the mag length with DBM.I’m running Accurate WSM mags myself, but had the freebore shortened up .030” from SAAMI specs. Still a slight jump with 147s.
I wouldn’t bank on not having any issues with the 5R and 147s. I’m zooking them out of a 18” Bartlien 5R running 2890.
I have medium but i see no issue with any tang size on the bravo.Question for those who dropped their TL3 builds in a KRG Bravo chassis, did you go with the trim, or the medium tang?
I just screwed on on this week haven't had the chance to shoot it on paper but it head spaced just fine and should be awesome if it shoots like my other proof barrel.Anyone run a proof profit on your tl3? Looking at doing a 26” carbon 6.5prc and wondering how its working for anyone who’s gone that route?
Anyone run a proof profit on your tl3? Looking at doing a 26” carbon 6.5prc and wondering how its working for anyone who’s gone that route?
18” in PRC??? That’s is smoking a 147! I have a Lite palma 20” I’ve yet to start a load workup on that be nice to be anywhere near 2900... What powder you seeing those results with???I’m running Accurate WSM mags myself, but had the freebore shortened up .030” from SAAMI specs. Still a slight jump with 147s.
I wouldn’t bank on not having any issues with the 5R and 147s. I’m zooking them out of a 18” Bartlien 5R running 2890.
I run a shouldered stainless prefit in 6.5cm chopped to 20” and friend has a 6.5prc one in carbon fiber. Both work great and shoot great.
Got my 24" in yesterday and its lights out with factory 147s not real fast though.... getting 2900 but im only 35 rds in.Anyone run a proof profit on your tl3? Looking at doing a 26” carbon 6.5prc and wondering how its working for anyone who’s gone that route?
76grs of RL15. It's an efficient load because there's no brass left to eject. It just vaporizes into the suppressor. You can run the bolt real fast. Cleaning the suppressor is another story....
Are there any retailers with the most updated version in stock now? I.e. DLC w/ nitrided body.
You could try the following: Altus Shooting Solutions, Hunt's Long Range, Northland Shooters Supply, Southern Precision Rifles, Mile High Shooting Accessories, Gunware or Brownells.Are there any retailers with the most updated version in stock now? I.e. DLC w/ nitrided body.
HMFIC with an origin maybe?I am finally caught up on this thread, thank you all for the wealth of information. I am giving up on my John Hancock wait and building a TL3, hopefully I’ll be posting pictures in here before too long. Has anyone tried an elftman tactical trigger with one of these actions?
HMFIC with an origin maybe?
might wanna look a Terminus Zeus too if you want quickchangeWhen I started looking at a custom build I was always drawn to a TL3, tried to skimp with a savage barrel than I had to cancel after a years wait, then 20 months on a JHR, it seems God does not want me to own a 6mm creed at this time. I like the idea of at range barrel swaps with the TL3.