Tactical/FTR Rifle Project

[R.G.C]

Barnard is not the only action in the world. I could name 20 that would do the same job.

Lack of means of comparison,Rod... or critical sense.

R.G.C

[The Gun Pimp]

True, there are many actions which would do the same job but, in terms of availability and cost IN THE UK the Barnard SM makes sense.

Cheers
Vince

[Mike357]

Vince, is the Barnard economical compared to the GBR or Valkyrie Rifles (SYSS) action? They are under £1000.

[sanselm]

Almost identical in price, or certainly not enough to worry about, its just down to preference really.

[The Gun Pimp]

Mike,

Stuart's right - they are all about the same price. I've built a rifle on the GBR and I have my own Barnard. I'm hoping to have a good look at one of Dave Wylde's Valkyrie actions in due course.

Any of these actions would be available 'off the shelf'.

But, I never see the point of spending money 'blueprinting' a Remington - when you come to sell it, it will still be just a Remmy.

Cheers
Vince

[woody_rod]

But, I never see the point of spending money 'blueprinting' a Remington - when you come to sell it, it will still be just a Remmy.

True enough. A design based directly on one from 1898....I don't see the attraction myself (for any version of this action, custom or not). Two small locking lugs and a very small barrel tenon don't help....

[Mike357]

Vince, wise words about re-sale! I guess the Remington is out now. A little extra saving sounds as if it would reap benefits in the long run. Woody, never thought about it that way either.