Rice "Nock" lock question

[pamtnman]

Has anyone built a rifle using the Liston Rice "Nock" lock with the waterproof pan? If yes, I am eager to see some pictures. Thank you

 

[wayne estes]

Yep!

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Nifty.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Yep!

Wow that's nice Wayne!

 

[wayne estes]

These locks have been panned by some folks but I must say that in the southern guns they are a good fit and the ones that I have used in the past have been smooth and fast. I’m going to use them as the project requires. I’m also a big fan of the Chambers Late Ketland.

 

[pamtnman]

These locks have been panned by some folks but I must say that in the southern guns they are a good fit and the ones that I have used in the past have been smooth and fast. I’m going to use them as the project requires. I’m also a big fan of the Chambers Late Ketland.

In your experience, Wayne, how does the Rice lock compare to the Davis lock of the same design? I really appreciate you weighing in here. I prefer the fit, finish, and function of the Kibler, but I want the look of the Manton waterproof pan.

 

[wayne estes]

I’m not going to diss the Davis lock but if you want a hot-rod lock the Chambers, Kibler, or Rice locks are comparable in performance. Each has its pluses and minuses. The remaining factors are personal preference and of course price.

 

[Flintandsteel]

Sorry Wayne, I have to disagree. Kibler is a large step above either, out of the box.
I’ve used Chambers for years. But if my needs will allow a Kibler, I’ll use it every time.

 

[wayne estes]

Some guys like Chevy some guys like Ford. Choose whatever you want. I don’t care. I simply voiced my opinion.

 

[deerstalkert]

Red heads vs Blondes.
I really like my Kibler Colonial round face, but have had excellent results with Chambers and others. the slickest functioning lock i have is an old Haddaway. geometry on it makes the milky way every time it fires.

 

[wayne estes]

That Haddaway is a fabulous lock. Fast and reliable. That lock was a Cadillac in its day. It got panned by a well known member of the community who gets lots of attention here lately.

 

[deerstalkert]

That Haddaway is a fabulous lock. Fast and reliable. That lock was a Cadillac in its day. It got panned by a well known member of the community who gets lots of attention here lately.

wish i had a dozen. used one on a .30 cal half stock i call my whatzit rifle, and used one on a .45 Tennessee mountain i built.

 

[pamtnman]

Thank you, Wayne. I appreciate your opinion here

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Are you practicing for a career in politics Wayne?

 

[sdilts]

Here's mine. I've built 5 rifles with this lock and everyone really likes it. Smooth and fast.

 

[pamtnman]

Here's mine. I've built 5 rifles with this lock and everyone really likes it. Smooth and fast.

Thank you. Have these Rice locks required a lot of work?

 

[wayne estes]

None other than cleanup of the outside of the plate and cock just like all the others