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Gunsmithing Action Comparisons Suggestions?

strick9

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I frigged with the search engine till my nuckles were red and couldn't find it but I know its here.

Anyone got a link to the thread that comped out five or six actions and their pros and cons. I think it was Surgeon, Defiance, Big Horn, Lite tac, Lawton and maybe a couple of other repeaters? If you have a spread sheet on the pros and cons and you don't mind me gleaning from it send it this way as well.

I am selling the whole herd (soon to be listed here)with the purpose of puting three precision <span style="font-weight: bold">lightweight</span> hunting humping and shooting rigs together in the near future one in 308, one in 7 wsm and possibly either a 300 wsm or a 338. They will occasionally be put to paper and more often fur out to as far as I can sling em. Your recomendations and help would be greatly appreciated.

My budget for actions is under a grand each and if there exists a cheaper but high Q action let me hear on it. Not sure on fixed bolt, floating bolt head etc at this point so any interaction there is also appreciated. In a sense I am leaning towards Surgeon 591 repeater but thats only a slight lean.

Be as broad as you like and fire away with any and all information you may have. I really appreciate it gents.
 
Re: Action Comparisons Suggestions?

For your 7wsm I would reccomend a Borden Alpine Mag action, it has a little longer port than a Short action,designed to feed the shortmags,fit and finish is incredible, and a very good fire control system that makes it a very consistant for accuracy...good luck with your build!
 
Re: Action Comparisons Suggestions?

I'd recommend Stiller Predator/Tac-30 for your needs. Top notch with reasonable prices. A little more pricey, but my personal favorite is Defiance Machine. You can customize your action in many ways with Defiance.