What Bat Machines does

BAT Machine Co. Inc. (dba Bat Machines) is a US-based, founder-owned precision rifle action manufacturer headquartered in Post Falls, Idaho. Founded by Bruce A. Thom in 1996 after more than a decade of part-time action building, the company designs and CNC-machines a catalog of 25+ bolt-action and single-shot rifle actions spanning short-action benchrest, Remington 700-footprint repeaters, extreme long range (ELR) models for 50 BMG and 408 Chey-Tac, and lightweight aluminum tactical/PRS platforms. Core technology centers on multi-axis CNC machining (including 5-axis and 9-axis centers with bar feeders and wire EDM), proprietary black nitride surface treatment for galling resistance, and a modular bolt system with interchangeable sleeves and bolt faces that allows shooters to swap calibers without replacing the action.

The product portfolio is organized into three families: legacy benchrest/ELR actions (Model B, DS, M, MST, CT, L, XL, EX, EXS), Remington 700-footprint repeaters (VR, TR, Igniter, Hammerhead, Vesper S/M, Bumblebee, Vampire, Silhouette), and the Neuvo line produced under a joint partnership with Bullet Central. Prices range from $1,095 (Igniter) to $3,020 (EXS ELR), with custom engraving and modification services available for additional fees. The accessory catalog includes scope rings, Picatinny and dovetail bases, replacement bolts/firing pins/extractors, action wrenches, and branded merchandise.

Revenue is generated through three channels: direct custom orders via phone/email requiring a 50% deposit with 6-9 month lead times, a US-only e-commerce website for accessories and in-stock items, and authorized stocking dealers (Unknown Munitions, Bruno Shooter Supply, and Bullet Central globally for the Neuvo line). The customer base consists of individual competitive shooters in benchrest, PRS, ELR, and hunting disciplines, with no enterprise or institutional buyers. The company has operated continuously for 30 years without external funding, remaining founder/family-owned with no known subsidiaries, M&A activity, or institutional investors.

Name

Bat Machines

Legal name

BAT Machine Co. Inc.

Website

https://batmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BAT Machine Co. Inc. is a founder-owned US manufacturer of precision CNC-machined rifle actions, serving individual competitive benchrest, PRS, ELR, and hunting shooters through direct custom orders and stocking dealers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Post Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision Rifle Actions: Custom-manufactured rifle actions sold as complete units. Actions are ordered via phone/email with 50% deposit. Average lead time 6-9 months. Prices range from $1,095 to $3,020 depending on model and options.
2. Accessories and Components: Scope rings, rails, bolt handles, firing pins, extractors, and other replacement parts. Sold through website e-commerce.
3. Custom Modifications and Engraving: Custom engraving services for action bodies available for additional fees. Design programming and machine time charges apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BAT Machine Co. designs, manufactures, and sells precision-machined bolt-action rifle actions (receivers) that serve as the foundational component for custom precision rifles. The company also offers compatible accessories, replacement parts, and branded merchandise, serving individual rifle builders, competitive shooters, and firearms dealers in the United States.

Product overview

BAT Machine Co is a precision rifle action manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of actions and accessories for benchrest, extreme long range (ELR), and tactical shooting disciplines. The product line centers on 25+ distinct action models (including Benchrest series like Model B, DS, M, MST, and ELR series like Model CT, L, XL, EX, EXS) and Remington 700 clone series (VR, TR, Igniter, Vesper, Bumblebee, Vampire, Silhouette). The Neuvo series is produced in partnership with Bullet Central. Actions are sold through direct purchase and authorized dealers including Unknown Munitions and Bruno Shooter Supply. The accessory portfolio includes scope rings, Picatinny and dovetail rails, replacement components (firing pins, bolts, extractors, ejectors, cocking pieces), tools (action wrenches, firing pin tools, thread gauges), and merchandise. Average lead time is 6-9 months with 25+ years of manufacturing experience using CNC machining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Lock time of 2.2 milliseconds for consistent ignition timing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bullet CentralcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint partnership between BAT Machine and Bullet Central for the Neuvo action line. Actions and parts can be purchased directly from Bullet Central. Includes Neuvo, Neuvo AL, and Neuvo LR models.
• Unknown MunitionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking dealer for BAT Machine products including Hammerhead, Vesper S, Vesper M, and Vesper actions. Primary sales channel for these specific models.
• Bruno Shooter SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary stocking dealer for the Mavrick aluminum action, which combines features from model B/DS and discontinued 3L action.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GA Precision: GA Precision manufactures precision rifles and rifle components for long-range and tactical applications. Competes with BAT in the custom precision rifle market with action manufacturing capabilities.
• Surgeon Rifles: Surgeon Rifles manufactures precision rifles and actions (including the Surgeon XL action), directly competing with BAT's tactical and precision rifle action offerings.
• Stiller Precision: Stiller Precision produces precision rifle actions and is a direct competitor to BAT in the precision benchrest, F-Class, and tactical action segments. Both companies serve custom rifle builders and competitive shooters.
• Borden Rifles: Borden Rifles produces precision rifle actions (Borden Action) and complete benchrest rifles, competing directly with BAT in precision competition actions. Established player with similar specialty focus.
• Defiance Machine: Defiance Machine manufactures precision bolt-action rifle actions for tactical, long-range, and competition shooters. Direct competitor to BAT in the precision rifle action market with similar Remington 700 footprint products and comparable price points.
• Kelbly's Rifle Works: Kelbly's manufactures precision benchrest actions and complete rifles, directly competing with BAT in the benchrest action segment. Long-standing player in the precision shooting community with overlapping customer base.
• American Rifle Company: American Rifle Company produces precision bolt-action rifle actions including the ARC Nucleus, competing directly with BAT's VR/TR/Hammerhead lines in the tactical and precision rifle markets.
• Nesika Bay Precision: Nesika Bay manufactures precision rifle actions for benchrest, long-range, and tactical applications. Direct competitor in the precision action market serving custom builders and competitive shooters.

Broad incumbents

• Christensen Arms: Christensen Arms is a broader firearms manufacturer producing precision rifles and actions at greater scale. While they overlap with BAT in precision rifle components, they serve a wider market including complete rifle sales.

Emerging players

• Zermatt Arms (formerly Impact Precision): Zermatt Arms manufactures precision bolt-action rifle actions, recently emerging as a strong competitor in the precision action space. Competes with BAT particularly in tactical and long-range action segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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