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Gunsmithing best bang for the buck in custom actions?

MYore

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From a builders perspective, which of the custom (lighter) remington clone type actions out there is going to be the best to work with and provide the best results for a rifle that is going to need to function in hunting situations?

I've got a friend/customer that has a budget that is going to not require starting at a pawnshop like most of my builds...

thanks for some advice.
 
Re: best bang for the buck in custom actions?

Stiller is going to be your best bang for the buck. Look at the Predator for a hunting rig. Very nice actions!
 
Re: best bang for the buck in custom actions?

How about Snowy Mountain Rifle Co. check them out, I have one of there single shot model and I love, for what I wanted it for, it is awesome.
Please understand that this is my 2 cents, I don't have any ties with them other than I bought one of there actions,
Later
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Re: best bang for the buck in custom actions?

thanks for the input guys. Looks like the predator gets a few votes. Bighorn is just down the road so that is interesting too.
 
Re: best bang for the buck in custom actions?

Bighorn, Pierce, Stiller, or just a plain ol Remmy 700 trued up. Either way you should be GTG!!
 
Re: best bang for the buck in custom actions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Shilen action is made by Stiller, I agree with the above, Stiller is the best bang for the buck </div></div>

Did Shilen start putting out named actions again?

Stiller seems to be the best bang I have found. Would like to try an RSR action though.
 
Re: best bang for the buck in custom actions?

One more for Stiller. I do like all the others too, but the question was the most for the money. I believe Stiller offers the most for your buck.
 
Re: best bang for the buck in custom actions?

If I build a gun, it's only ever going to be a Savage. They make and sell a target action; and for my purposes, it's plenty good enough and the price is right.