FAQs

1. I want to keep the 'disturbance' during bolt lift to a minimum. How does the action behave in this point compared to a two-lug (like my Panda F-class)

A: There are two answers:
-- The bolt lift effort is caused by the force needed to recock the firing pin. On the CG actions, the FP travel has been reduced to a short 4mm in order to achieve a 1.3-1.4millisecond lock time. On most actions the FP travel is over 6mm.
-- 6mm of movement over a rotation of 90° or 4mm over a rotation of 60°..where is the real difference?.

There is a slight difference, as, to achieve good ignition, the spring stack has to be a little stronger than usually, but this difference is minimal, and prominent F-Class shooters appreciate the fastest lock time over anything else..
 

2. How well is this action suited for long barrels (32")

A: The action has been designed with that imperative in mind. Its extreme stiffness (38mm outside diameter) and long barrel shank with double registers (32mm as compared to 20mm for many) are both acting to firmly maintain the long heavy barrels.
 

3. Can the action be bedded in an conventional way instead of using a Flexibed system. What is your preference (flexibed, conventional)?

A: No problem. The action has 3 bedding screws and a recoil spigot is available for recoil absorption in conventional bedding. We however think the recoil spigot is better suited for conventional plain metal bedding blocks, and that, in conventional bedding it is better to use the rear face of the receiver for recoil absorption.

Our recommendation is the FleXibloc system, as it is completely insensible to elements and need no special precautions for torqueing the bedding screws and with this system, full use of the 3 screws is made for flexible recoil absorption.
 

4. Something is mentioned about easily barrel switching. In what way and how is that supported?

A: The long barrel shank and the two centering registers at front and rear of the treads allow a perfect centering of the barrel, with zero shift when changing barrels. This specific design allow the barrel to be screwed at a much lighter torque than with a conventional threaded short shank, this one necessitating higher tightening torques for good maintain and centering of the barrel.

For continual barrel changes, we recommend a torque of 100 Newton/metre. Frequent barrel changers, like Warren Dean (http://switchbarrel.blogspot.com/2011/05/switch-barrel.html) use a 19mm hexagon milled at the barrel muzzle. This, together with the hexagonal combined cleaning rod guide/action wrench, itself also a plain 22mm hexagon, allow barrel swap with ordinary 19 and 22mm socket or pipe wrenches.