Benchrest Action

[Lee Martin]

My dad began making his own benchrest actions back in the 1980's. Recently, we found this one he started in '94. Never got around to finishing it until now. I know it isn't a Ruger, but thought some of you might like to see a picture:

The whole receiver and bolt are machined from scratch. The trigger is a Shilen. This one will either become a 22 Marciante Blue Streak or 225 Winchester (we're leaning towards the latter).

It'll get fit with a McMillan benchrest stock and match-grade Schneider barrel. Glass may be a 24x Unertl. I'll post more photos when it's done (btw, we haven't final finished the outside....ie, the red marking paint).

 

[Lefty SRH]

What kind of steel?

 

[George Tucker]

Nice Action Lee, George.

 

[Kevin]

That's incredible. I can't imagine how you go about making something like that from scratch. Could you take some pictures as the work progresses? I remember you did that on another thread a step by step.

 

[Zeus]

Not bad for a doc

That's awesome Lee. I've got to get over there some day. Thanks for sharing!

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Like your choice of caliber!
Terry

 

[Lee Martin]

What kind of steel?

4140. The receiver will be blued, the bolt will be hard-chromed and polished bright.