Thread: Folding Stock Bolt Action Rifle?

As far as I can tell there is no law against having a bolt action rifle with folding or telescopic stock which after being folded/retracted still has an overall length of more than 762mm.

If that is correct, then why do we not see rifles or after market stocks with folding/telescopic feature? would that make carrying the rifle in a hunt easier and still maintain good barrel length?

Perfectly legal, here's my one:

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

Perfectly legal, here's my one:

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Id like to see some shit in the media jump all over a picture of your rifle...... id bet it gets labeled as an ar15 type assault rifle, sure has the look of a killing machine with zero hunting potential!

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

Perfectly legal, here's my one:

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What is that 14" like for accuracy?

Originally Posted by Square22

What is that 14" like for accuracy?

@Square22 Accuracy is fine with a 14" barrel. In fact, it's probably better than factory length due to less barrel whip. But accuracy has been mostly enhanced by the chassis itself. Velocity however is reduced quite a bit - Think from memory I'm averaging around 2390FPS with 168gr SMK's.

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

@Square22 Accuracy is fine with a 14" barrel. In fact, it's probably better than factory length due to less barrel whip. But accuracy has been mostly enhanced by the chassis itself. Velocity however is reduced quite a bit - Think from memory I'm averaging around 2390FPS with 168gr SMK's.

Almost makes a case to switch to a blackout?

That's a beautiful setup though.

thats "different" care to elaborate a bit on spec's????

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

thats "different" care to elaborate a bit on spec's????

- T3 in .308 Win, barrel has been cut to 14" and fluted. Bolt has been fluted and receiver lightening cut.
- Sitting in a MDT LSS chassis with Magpul furniture. Takes AICS pattern magazines.
- Topped off with a Vortex strike Eagle 1-6 sitting in direct mount Talley rings.

Weighs 3.5kg loaded and is nice to carry and fits in my daypack.

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

- T3 in .308 Win, barrel has been cut to 14" and fluted. Bolt has been fluted and receiver lightening cut.
- Sitting in a MDT LSS chassis with Magpul furniture. Takes AICS pattern magazines.
- Topped off with a Vortex strike Eagle 1-6 sitting in direct mount Talley rings.

Weighs 3.5kg loaded and is nice to carry and fits in my daypack.

It kinda has a Steyr AUG look to it.

Really needs a large bolt handle to finish it off.
Maybe a Sterk swept bolt handle.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

It kinda has a Steyr AUG look to it.

Really needs a large bolt handle to finish it off.
Maybe a Sterk swept bolt handle.

Haha that's how I felt about it originally, was an old photo - Here is a more up-to-date version

I think it would be a pain in the butt.
If you just have it short for carrying, you will take longer to get set up for the inevitable deer you stumble across when least expecting it.
If you have a short stock while shooting (e.g to have a longer barrel but still a short overall length) you would need the trigger way forward of the action, as well as the scope, so would need a custom made bolt action, or significant modifications/additions, to fit your aftermarket stock.

Originally Posted by Cigar

I think it would be a pain in the butt.
If you just have it short for carrying, you will take longer to get set up for the inevitable deer you stumble across when least expecting it.
If you have a short stock while shooting (e.g to have a longer barrel but still a short overall length) you would need the trigger way forward of the action, as well as the scope, so would need a custom made bolt action, or significant modifications/additions, to fit your aftermarket stock.

Why would you need the trigger far forward? Length of pull? And eye relief?

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Originally Posted by Russian 22.

Why would you need the trigger far forward? Length of pull? And eye relief?

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Yeah, check the pic in post #5 in the 6.5 Creedmoor load development thread, it shows what I mean about trigger and scope mounts needing to be forward of the action, though I was thinking more conventional style stock rather than tactical chassis type which is easier to add rails etc to.

Originally Posted by Cigar

Yeah, check the pic in post #5 in the 6.5 Creedmoor load development thread, it shows what I mean about trigger and scope mounts needing to be forward of the action, though I was thinking more conventional style stock rather than tactical chassis type which is easier to add rails etc to.

Will do

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looks MUCH betterer than the normal T3 we see around the show. not everyones cuppa tea but I can see the good points.