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Re: Any reason Tanner rifles are not more popular?

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 8:14 pm
by rapidfireXring
dc.fireman wrote: Thu May 20, 2021 4:33 pm If you are going to rebarrel from 7.5x55 Swiss, to something else, be mindful of the cartridge rim diameter of .496". It's not a commonly used size (.308 family of cartridges uses .473", while 6.5x55 uses .478").
That also was one of my concerns!

Re: Any reason Tanner rifles are not more popular?

Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 8:38 pm
by John Whidden
We've rebarreled both G&E and Bleikers. Both of these are threaded at the breech ends, metric threads of course. The aluminum blocks are indeed a little different to work with than most domestic actions.

Re: Any reason Tanner rifles are not more popular?

Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 12:03 pm
by rapidfireXring
Who is "we" and what is your experience? What are the rifle calibers, brand of barrel and the prefered shooting discipline? Are the aluminum blocks just a support or integral for the threading?

Re: Any reason Tanner rifles are not more popular?

Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 2:16 pm
by Tim S
rapidfireXring wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 12:03 pm Who is "we" and what is your experience? What are the rifle calibers, brand of barrel and the prefered shooting discipline? Are the aluminum blocks just a support or integral for the threading?
I may have the wrong end of the stick (I am on the other side of the pond), but I presume John Whidden is the well known US fullbore shooter and gunsmith.

Re: Any reason Tanner rifles are not more popular?

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:06 am
by rgibson
Yes, what is it now, 5 time National Long Range Champion in the U.S., winner of the Queen’s Prize Downunder in 2011? So many more trophies than I can recall in such a young man. John smiths what he shoots so he and his Company have plenty of experience. Check him out at www.whiddengunworks.com

Re: Any reason Tanner rifles are not more popular?

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:09 pm
by rapidfireXring
rgibson wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:06 am Yes, what is it now, 5 time National Long Range Champion in the U.S., winner of the Queen’s Prize Downunder in 2011? So many more trophies than I can recall in such a young man. John smiths what he shoots so he and his Company have plenty of experience. Check him out at www.whiddengunworks.com
I found his site for his business. Also there are a few videos he posted on YouTube.

Anyway, here is a side-view of one of my Tanners. [url][Image/url]

Re: Any reason Tanner rifles are not more popular?

Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:03 am
by Peter_Scant
John Whidden wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 8:38 pm We've rebarreled both G&E and Bleikers. Both of these are threaded at the breech ends, metric threads of course. The aluminum blocks are indeed a little different to work with than most domestic actions.
I’ve noticed that the Swiss like the aluminium blocks for their recoil lugs. I’d be interested in your thoughts on them vs the recoil lug or spigot.