LR precision barrel length & stock choices

[ar15barrels]

Alright, so back to my research...

It appears the the LA Deviant Action might be okay with the size barrel I am using, but may require some barrel bedding. Whats your idea on this?

I can also get a BAT Model M action as well, which will be much beefier than the Deviant. I dont think I can go wrong with either, but the BAT will be single shot so it will be limited to that style shooting and the Deviant will be a repeater, which might give me more flexibility.

What's your opinions?

I would go with a solid bottom action to hang a 30" truck axle on it.
It's stiffer.
You don't benefit in F class by having a magazine.

Go with the big BAT action with the sleeve that sticks forward of the barrel's torque shoulder.
That way, you bed the receiver and not the barrel.

[phish]

If you're contemplating a single shot action for f-open, another action to look at is the Barnard dropped into an Eliseo chassis. There's no bedding to mess with at all and the ergonomics are similar to an AR space gun if you're already used to that platform.

I was able to adapt my Palma rifle pretty easily for f-class work. Once you step into the realm of high end boutique actions, you're really just shopping for the features and options that appeal to you.