Thread: What chassis for FTR-c ie a barnard P or May action are available in NZ?

Looking for a target grade chassis for static shooting 308W. Not having huge success at present, what is around in NZ these days?

GRS.

Probably a lot cheaper to buy a good second-hand one. A build from scratch would be at least twice an existing one, ie you're unlikely to get any change out of $7K new, ignoring bipod and rear bag.

Depends how keen you are and how much experience you've got. If starting off, I'd def recommend cobbling something together and getting some wind-reading experience for at least a year before lashing out on a fancy rig. Plenty of TR guns about you can just throw a scope and bipod on if you're intending to shoot Classic which has quickly become the dominant version.

How are those May action coming along? Any pictures or website about them?

Looks great! Saw one in the flesh at Trentham in January. Theres some sponsorship going on from Mr May as well, he's a clever man and thought this through. @6x47 might have more to add.
Oz F class forum have started to hear about them as well. Theres some pics up over there.

If you are a FB user have a look on the New Zealand F-Class Target Shooting page there are photos and a blurb on them. Scroll down the comments to Australian point series written around the 17 June.

As to the OP good advice re get an existing finished rifle, use that for a while then decide on chassis and actions and scopes from there.

Once you are in the game you can work out what you need.

7k would be a complete setup, not just the chassis. I have been shooting FTR for about 12years, no one masters Trentham wind.....

Originally Posted by Friwi

How are those May action coming along? Any pictures or website about them?

I have contacted him twice and not go much of a reply yet but I am told its not in production yet.

Originally Posted by johnd

Looks great! Saw one in the flesh at Trentham in January. Theres some sponsorship going on from Mr May as well, he's a clever man and thought this through. @6x47 might have more to add.
Oz F class forum have started to hear about them as well. Theres some pics up over there.

If you are a FB user have a look on the New Zealand F-Class Target Shooting page there are photos and a blurb on them. Scroll down the comments to Australian point series written around the 17 June.

As to the OP good advice re get an existing finished rifle, use that for a while then decide on chassis and actions and scopes from there.

Once you are in the game you can work out what you need.

I have been looking for a suitable secondhand gun for years, given up. I already have a new Golden Eagle scope way better than the Sightron.

You will know the usuall list of suspects then for a chassis if you have been in FTR for 12 years, if nothing has popped up in that time that is suitable I'm at a loss to understand your needs.

A stroll down the firing line during Nationals should show you whats being used and available?

"being used and available? " It is more of what is available to buy in NZ post-covid these days, now I can afford something. I would have bought a Banard action but they are not trading so waiting for the May action, but no idea how long that will be. Many on the line use Milleniums or Barnards which are obsolete and I'd prefer to support NZ made. I have 3 months so we'll see.

Hopefully I have a line on the Dolphin F/FTR chassis, waiting to hear back.

Good choice, I have a Dolphin stock on my back up rifle.

Originally Posted by ssj

7k would be a complete setup, not just the chassis. ....

That's what I meant. Still way more than buying second hand but as you say, not a lot of choice at the moment.

Will PM you on one possibility.

I just see I can't yet as you don't have enough posts.

Originally Posted by 6x47

I just see I can't yet as you don't have enough posts.

I Lost details of my old account so just made a new one....

Originally Posted by johnd

Good choice, I have a Dolphin stock on my back up rifle.

Where did you get it from? at the moment I cant seem to find anyone selling one in NZ so have gone to Dolphin in the UK to see if I can import one.