Thread: Forbes m20b rifles

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Just predictable

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The funny thing is that Blaser setup = identical weight to Sako75 setup

Cant be too heavy but can be too long, you need help...

Originally Posted by gimp

The funny thing is that Blaser setup = identical weight to Sako75 setup

Shit that heavy!
medium or long action 75?

I agree tho, bit of weight in a rifle makes it easyer to shoot.

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The stock on the Kimbers was designed by Melvin Forbes I believe, also the Forbes aka NULA aka ULA rifles have been around for ages. I don't like the stock shape on the Kimber, have never felt a Forbes

From there website

Ultra Light Arms custom rilfles are available in short or long actions in calibers from .17 Remington to .416 Rigby, including .22 rimfires, the new short action magnums, super short magnums and wildcat cartridges.
Following are the weights of our rifles without scopes:

Ultimate Mountain Rifle
Ultimate Plains Rifle
Ultimate Alaskan Rifle
Ultimate African Rifle 4-3/4 lbs.
5-1/4 lbs.
5-3/4 lbs.
7-1/2 lbs

No list of available calibers.

Short (III)

Who is the importer?

Nzammo is importer I think. M24 is long action and 20 is short action

The 20 and 24 represent the action weight in ounces


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Hi guys I have sold 7 Forbes rifles now and every one loves them that has brought them

Will do a sharp price for them.

magnums are coming out next year .

quentin

Originally Posted by 45SOUTH

Hi guys I have sold 7 Forbes rifles now and every one loves them that has brought them

Will do a sharp price for them.

magnums are coming out next year .

quentin

Sweet, let me know when the magnums get here

Originally Posted by 45SOUTH

Hi guys I have sold 7 Forbes rifles now and every one loves them that has brought them

Will do a sharp price for them.

magnums are coming out next year .

quentin

Have the magnums arrived yet ?

Am using a lovely wee 20B in 308 for Sika and its a dream

The proper action screw torque of 80 inch pounds and 36 inch pounds gives 1/4 moa accuracy with 150g BT and Gameking projectiles at 2900fps so its no slouch

It really tears up redskins at 650yrds

Am just thinking the magnums could be quite useful !!!

picked up a second hand 20b not long ago, its a little ripper. pretty certain it will soon become my favourite shooting stick given that you barely feel it on your shoulder and its accuracy

but is anyone else having issues with a sticky bolt? it is certainly not a clean draw back, it sticks 2-3 times along the length of the backward pull. it obviously doesn't affect the accuracy etc, but it is surprisingly quite a distraction, and when trying to cycle quietly it always sticks.

there is a fair bit of movement up/down as you pull it so if concentrating carefully to keep it centred you can pull it back a bit smoother. but i'd rather not be concentrating on my damned bolt at the time i need to chamber a round!

anyone else experiencing this or have any ideas if there is a fix? i don't think many rounds were put through it by the previous owner so perhaps needs a bit more 'working in' to smooth off the bolt/receiver surfaces?? i believe there is some special coating on the forbes metal work

LOC,


Take the mag follower and Spring out and see if the bolt movement improves, if it's fouling on the mag follower then you can adjust it deeper into the mag well.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

LOC,


Take the mag follower and Spring out and see if the bolt movement improves, if it's fouling on the mag follower then you can adjust it deeper into the mag well.

thanks mate, will try that, good idea to check that out - it does seem like there is a bit of play in the bolt fit but i'm certainly no expert

is yours smooth as?