Bat actions

[Ted J]

Any one have any input on the newer 3 lug Bat action vs. the 2 lug. Thinking of building a 20 or 22 cal X 47 Lapua and want to use a Bat action.

[Mntngoat]

Ted I have a 20 x 47 reamer if your interested. Personally I like the 2 lug actions But have never owned a 3 lug Bat.


ML

[Dave Moore]

Ted,
I currently own 4 Bats. 3 of them are the SV 2 lug models and 1 is a 3 lug.
I currently am trying to sell the 3 lug so that should tell you which is my preference. I am going to replace it with another SV.
The 3 lug has a shorter bolt lift 60 degr. compared to 75 degr. on the 2 lug which is supposed to make it faster when you are trying to run a target as fast as possible.
The trade off is the bolt is longer so you gain the additional time in cycling. I personally don't see where they are that much faster. The 2 lug has larger lugs and seems a little more heavy duty.
A lot of guys really like the 3 lug but I don't care for them.
Dave

[Ted J]

Thanks for the info Dave

[Ted J]

ML, thanks I'll keep that in mind if I decide with the 20. Either way it's going to get a fast twist to shoot the heavier bullets.