Re: Favorite bolt gun actions
Different actions are optimized for different types of shooting. There are so many good choices out there, you need to narrow your criteria down. What type of shooting will it be used for and what particular features do you find important. Here are some questions to answer:
What happens if "el custom action shop" goes out of business? Will I be able to get spare parts?
One-piece bolt?
What is the action optimized for? Benchrest, hunting, highpower?
Which extractor/ejector style do I want?
Firing pin tip diameter?
Do I value the Remington "3 rings of steel?"
How many lugs do I want on the bolt? Do I understand the differences?
Stainless or Chromoly? What are the pros/cons?
Target port or Remington port?
Full-round bridge or Remington Bridge?
Integral Rail and/or recoil lug?
Do I want Remington trigger compatibility?
My choice today is Defiance Machine. I'm still waiting for him to make an action with integral rail and lug.