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<blockquote data-quote="ericpetritz" data-source="post: 441389" data-attributes="member: 5958"><p>I have a 6.5x284 built on a BAT HRPIC action. Short Answer: it is the best action I have ever owned.</p><p></p><p>Longer Answer: I have rifles built on all sorts of different actions from "blueprinted" Remington 700's and Winchester Model 70's to Nesika MT's. All are good actions but to me the BAT HRPIC stands out for several reasons. </p><p></p><p>First, the action is without question the smoothest functioning action of any I have owned. It feels as though the bolt is running all ball bearings when the action is cycled.</p><p></p><p>Second, it comes with an integral 20 moa rail. This is a huge advantage to me because you don't have to think about buying bases, mounting them, getting them pinned, etc or worry about them coming loose at the worst possible moment.</p><p></p><p>Third, the bolt can be easily disassembled without tools in the field for cleaning.</p><p></p><p>Fourth, it readily accepts Remington 700 components like Jewell triggers, etc.</p><p></p><p>Fifth, BAT has been very helpful the times I have called and asked questions. Also, the action is less expensive than some other custom actions and mine was shipped in a reasonable time frame.</p><p></p><p>Sixth, it comes with an integral recoil lug which to my mind offers similar advantages to the integral 20 moa rail.</p><p></p><p>Seventh, I am using an HS Precision center feed detachable magazine and it feeds excellent.</p><p></p><p>Eighth, the extractor is built into the locking lug and it seems to capture the cases as well or better than a Sako style extractor but it ejects them much better because the spent cases fly straight to the side rather than at an upward angle like Sako extractors that are installed in Remingtons.</p><p></p><p>Ninth, although I never took any measurements myself, my gunsmith tells me that the action was very "square and true" and required no additional "blueprinting".</p><p></p><p>Tenth, the rifle flat out shoots bullets into one ragged hole at 100 yards. Granted there is a lot more at play here than the action but I certainly wouldn't like it as much if it shot poorly.</p><p></p><p>Eleventh, the action looks good. It is not overly bulky or showy--it just works.</p><p></p><p>Hopefully you find these observations useful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ericpetritz, post: 441389, member: 5958"] I have a 6.5x284 built on a BAT HRPIC action. Short Answer: it is the best action I have ever owned. Longer Answer: I have rifles built on all sorts of different actions from "blueprinted" Remington 700's and Winchester Model 70's to Nesika MT's. All are good actions but to me the BAT HRPIC stands out for several reasons. First, the action is without question the smoothest functioning action of any I have owned. It feels as though the bolt is running all ball bearings when the action is cycled. Second, it comes with an integral 20 moa rail. This is a huge advantage to me because you don't have to think about buying bases, mounting them, getting them pinned, etc or worry about them coming loose at the worst possible moment. Third, the bolt can be easily disassembled without tools in the field for cleaning. Fourth, it readily accepts Remington 700 components like Jewell triggers, etc. Fifth, BAT has been very helpful the times I have called and asked questions. Also, the action is less expensive than some other custom actions and mine was shipped in a reasonable time frame. Sixth, it comes with an integral recoil lug which to my mind offers similar advantages to the integral 20 moa rail. Seventh, I am using an HS Precision center feed detachable magazine and it feeds excellent. Eighth, the extractor is built into the locking lug and it seems to capture the cases as well or better than a Sako style extractor but it ejects them much better because the spent cases fly straight to the side rather than at an upward angle like Sako extractors that are installed in Remingtons. Ninth, although I never took any measurements myself, my gunsmith tells me that the action was very "square and true" and required no additional "blueprinting". Tenth, the rifle flat out shoots bullets into one ragged hole at 100 yards. Granted there is a lot more at play here than the action but I certainly wouldn't like it as much if it shot poorly. Eleventh, the action looks good. It is not overly bulky or showy--it just works. Hopefully you find these observations useful. [/QUOTE]
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