Benchrest Action

[Lee Martin]

My dad began making his own benchrest actions back in the 1980's. Recently, we found this one he started back in '94. Never got around to finishing it until now. Thought some of you might like to see a picture of it:



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.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[Lee Martin]

I should add, we haven't slicked it up yet. That's why the marking paint is still on the bolt.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[AxeHandle]

Looks like fun and a LOT of work. Us guys down here are lucky to have Alan Hall and Hall Manufacturing close by... hallmfg.com/

[Mark Terry]

Lee,
You and your Dad (and anyone with these skills) simply amaze me.

To think that you can start with a few pieces of steel and take away what's not part of a bolt action rifle (or revolver for that matter). There is the skill part that runs the machines then there is the intelligence to know what bits to remove. Simply amazing.

Thanks for sharing with us.

[Lil Dudey]

Absolutely Amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[Lee Martin]

Thanks guys. They're a lot of work, but my dad enjoys building them. He's also done two upscaled versions in 50 BMG.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[ohnomrbillk]

Very fine work