Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Forbes 24B looks very promising. More photo/comments.

Great write-up and comparison.

Thanks for taking the time Joe.

Any reason one couldn't replace the two position safe with a Gentry 3 position M-70 safety?

I'm so used to the M70 safety.....

That's right!

Dober

Thx for the report BW, I look forward to getting my paws on one as well. I kind of anticipate that I'll like the balance no sure about the grip as it appears sort of closed for my preference. Though when I shot JB's NULA/06 I really liked it and shot it well.

Have you shot it any more?

Glad to see you weighing the bolts. I've done that a few times and far as I know you're the only other fella I've known who's comp'd the two.

Keep us in the loop. Is there an x-tra low made for rings?

Thx
Dober

Did I read correctly forbes is considering a 338 Lapua ? Better hold onto that one or you will be picking it up after every shot !

Great write up! I cant see anything bad with another choice in the factory light rifle market.The groups to me seem very good for taking a new rifle throwing together 2 loads and ending up with those 2 groups.

Nice write-up! I'm not sure I could stand the grip, if it's as similar to the NULA rifle grips as I think it is.

Other than that, which is just personal preference, it looks like Mr. Forbes has a winner on his hands!

BW, as others have said, thanks for taking the time for the great write up.

I really enjoyed this writeup. I have one just like this one, same scope, weighs exactly the same too. I just got back from the range this morning. I just picked a couple loads out of the Nosler manual and shot them today. One group with 200 NP and R-22 was 5/8", one was 1.25". 180 NP went a little under an inch for a couple groups. These were just random loads with nothing special done. I think it will shoot pretty good. The gun didn't feed from the magazine very well, but I smoothed out some rough spots and it's working much better. Scheel's had these on sale for $1200. I think it's worth it.

Ok....?

So you can spend more money wait longer and get a rifle that's made up of parts you personally choose?

Thanks for the write up. Sounds like a nice well made light weight rifle.

Is it too soon to order the 1-8" twist stainless 22-250?.....grin

Good question. The way the Timney trigger works I'm not sure.

The only thing I really don't like about the Forbes is the Timney Trigger and slot cut in the stock to accommodate it ala 700...

The stainless barrel/alloy receiver models seem a little strange. I would think most folks wanting stainless would go all stainless. I guess we'll see how well they sell.

You know people, I'm only writing what I observed, weighed and measured. I'm not a spokesman for anyone. Just thought I'd do a little extra for a rifle that has a little bit of interest here. There is nothing to say an occasional Forbes could be a rodeo like a Kimber. They are rifles in a $1200 to $1400 price point that have some specialty features. They are not full blown customs at $4 on up! No one forced me nor will they force you to buy something. If a Tikka in the $500's suit you, great! I have a couple too.

It is not surprising that it only took to page 2 for the first detractors to show up. If you like heavywights - all the best to you.

Rifles like the Kimber Montana, Forbes 24B, Weatherby Ultra Lightweights, Remington Ti's and the like are speciality items.
They serve a niche need whereby some of us pursue a particular weight class.

I am happy we have all the options we do have! We all realize there is a battle raging over the 2A that would limit our access to the options we all prefer.

I purposely shot 4 shots to show as a "group" as some get snooty over 3's. Now I see two groups wasn't enough. There are more coming as time and weather permit. Its obvious that nothing will please everyone so I'll not even try.

Meantime, don't forget to email or call your local politicians and let them know what you think.

I'd guess the stainless barrel option is a result of the high demand for a stainless gun that they didn't anticipate. With barrels coming from Shaw, they were able to supply stainless barrels right now, but getting a stainless action into the mix will take a little longer - like next year.

There was some indication (I forget now who told me) that Titan Machine may eventually come out with their own safety version. No indication as to what it may be. I'm sure its a cost consideration over buying Timneys - even in some volume.

I hear ya. Maybe something they will phase out after the all stainless are available.
If I decide to buy a Forbes Rifle I'll wait for all stainless. One all SS 270 please!

I'd be happy to have a stainless barrel and cm action. Sounds like a great rifle as long as the chamberings offered works for the person doing the buying.

prairie,

The stock for the Forbes is made by Melvin. They are the same dimensions as are on his own. So yes, the grip is identical.

Dober,
The "low" version is what came as standard. I don't know if Titan makes an "extra low". Next time I call, I'll ask. Titan makes the Talley themselves as I confirmed this talking to Gary at Talley. As I wrote above, Talley makes a picatinny rail and their steel QD for the Forbes.