Finally found one annoying problem with my Bergara B14r carbon!

[jackd]

The B14r carbon is the best 22 lr I have found until finding this!
I have the usual Vortex Diamondback 6-24 mounted in a low mount on an EGW 30 moa rail
I tried to mount a power change lever on the scope! No Bueno! The 90* bolt has me confounded!
Would like to find a small button type that is totally smooth except for the lever/button
Any guidance would be appreciated!!!

 

[Rob01]

Have you tried and rotated the throw lever? I always set mine with the power ring at highest power so bolt handle clears. Works fine. If I can’t get to the lowest power before it hits the stock/action I don’t really care as I almost never use that low anyways. Set it up for the most use.

 

[A&8's]

I would hardly say that is a B14R problem. It sounds more like a throw lever or scope problem.

If you're stuck on keeping the scope and throw lever, possibly a different bolt handle may work better. ??

 

[jackd]

Tried rob01’s solution just too many projection to get past and o am old so like to use lower powers to find the tiny 1” targets out at 100 then power increase to higher power to shoot when time is available!
Like A&8’s solution, where can that bolt handle be found?
Would still prefer to have a throw lever smooth for 350 degrees with a small “bump” to allow rotation!

 

[Rob01]

You shouldn’t lose much of the low end. Maybe just lowest power. If you can’t do this then something doesn’t sound right. Have anyone else around to try and help?

 

[jackd]

Here is what I have works just fine on my other rifles but on the B14r the “bumps” get in the way of the bolt handle and /or the bolt it’s self!
Managed a very low mounted scope which I prefer!
Could use some tall rings but they don’t fit my shooting style ( 75 and too old / stubborn to change)

 

[b6graham]

Have you tried and rotated the throw lever? I always set mine with the power ring at highest power so bolt handle clears. Works fine. If I can’t get to the lowest power before it hits the stock/action I don’t really care as I almost never use that low anyways. Set it up for the most use.

i mount mine at 15/16x since i very rarely leave that range for rimfire or centerfire. and wit the lever being vertical it doesnt effect vision seeing the turret

i can get down to 10/12 and up to 20 as needed without bolt issues on a mausingfield/rimx/origin

if im up to 25/27x for zeroing it's a non issue still

 

[jackd]

Thank you all for your responses
But still would like to find a throw lever without the extra “bumps” I could better deal with the travel issue but the extra protrusions are just too limiting
Any throw levers like I require on the market?

 

[A&8's]

Like A&8’s solution, where can that bolt handle be found?

https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/bergara-b14-rimfire-threaded-bolt-handle-upgrade/

 

[Rob01]

The Vortex switchview has less "bumps".

Switchview Throw Lever

Switchview Throw Lever

vortexoptics.com

Also the MGM site has a bunch of different ones.

Shop Throw Levers | Switchview USA

Switchview USA offers a wide variety of scope throw levers that are easily installed & reliable to use. Continue online to check out sizes and current pricing.

www.switchviewusa.com

 

[b6graham]

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no bumps

 

[jackd]

Thanks guys!!
I think that y’all dived my problem!

 

[AirGunShawn]

Are you still using the factory trigger unit?? With some work, they can be tuned up and function very nicely.
I will have my trigger scale latter today and will probably find mine to be under 8oz. with a short, crisp pull.

Still my factory trigger shot OK..... At least by my poor standards. I just didn't like it's feel. For $950.00, I think the B14R is a good buy.

BTW... shots 11 and 12 were me being a dunce after a mag change. It was outside at 50 yards. The first time for me in a club setting and
the target was new as well. Still, I like the one shot per target for various reasons. Ammo was Center X straight out of the box. It's a club rule.

I put my 14R into my Vudoo chassis ( MDT LSS Gen2 ) but I didn't realize any substantial improvement. None actually.
Below is my Mr. cheap-skate DOPE card and holder. It's a hunting license holder and a business card sized thing I hade UPS print for
me on thick card stock. I have them hanging on each one of my guns.