Thread: Forbes m20b rifles

Thats a good price for a Finnlight!
I think I may have seen a couple of Kimbers at Outdoor Supplies a couple weeks back, def a 7/08 on the shelf, good price for a Kimber that too...

Woops, double post

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

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

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 !!!

Have you got a suppressor on it?

No suppressor, I have other suppressed rifles for the stealthy trips.

I can't bring myself to ruin mine with a suppressor

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?

Originally Posted by LOC

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?

Of the 3 Forbes rifles I've played with the bolt was certainly not smooth, more savage than sako.
The weight however very nice


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Mine wasn't smooth at all until i lowered the magazine follower, now its nice to use.

Most of the ultralights have super sloppy bolts, kimbers, Forbes, etc. they will never be super smooth but shouldn't bind either.

The magnums must be closer to arriving in NZ now

I've got a top condition 20b in 308 that I might be prepared to part with. have another super lightweight 308 so it doesn't make that much sense to have two very similar rifles in the cabinet - if anyone is interested in getting their hands on one i'm happy to discuss via pm and can supply photos etc.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

The magnums must be closer to arriving in NZ now

Who is importing them? Forbes' website doesn't seem to exist anymore?