Hey everyone. Lowly factory Tikka action shooter here.
I am still fairly new to the 700 platform. My wife is a lefty and currently shoots a RAP in 6.5, LH. She would like more options for stocks, triggers, etc. I found a new LH 700 action with a PTG bolt, sako extractor, mini badger knob, etc for $400 new, all blueprinted by PTG.
I have tried to do my own digging but have only found a few vague sources that make me concerned about the quality of PTG’s work. Is there anything to be concerned about here, or do they do good enough work to use this (seemingly, to me) good deal to start a build for my wife? The action has never been used, it is otherwise new.
Please keep in mind that my wife is not a super serious PRS or benchrest shooter. She simply wants more control over the components of her rifle that will allow her to enjoy it more on range days with us. She has zero interest in building a $3,000 custom rig. This will be more of a KISS type build.
That being said, would I possibly be better off just buying a factory stainless action and going with a Rem-Age system, just for cost? My understanding is that pre-fits for a 700 are not a thing (unless it’s a rem-age), so I am trying to factor in costs with both setups. I feel that the PTG action is a better deal, but it’s only a good deal if the work was quality to begin with, I suppose.
Also, the intention of this thread was not to throw dirt on PTG. Like I said, the few things that I have read are very vague and it is very possible that I am misunderstanding something here.
Thanks in advance everyone.
I am still fairly new to the 700 platform. My wife is a lefty and currently shoots a RAP in 6.5, LH. She would like more options for stocks, triggers, etc. I found a new LH 700 action with a PTG bolt, sako extractor, mini badger knob, etc for $400 new, all blueprinted by PTG.
I have tried to do my own digging but have only found a few vague sources that make me concerned about the quality of PTG’s work. Is there anything to be concerned about here, or do they do good enough work to use this (seemingly, to me) good deal to start a build for my wife? The action has never been used, it is otherwise new.
Please keep in mind that my wife is not a super serious PRS or benchrest shooter. She simply wants more control over the components of her rifle that will allow her to enjoy it more on range days with us. She has zero interest in building a $3,000 custom rig. This will be more of a KISS type build.
That being said, would I possibly be better off just buying a factory stainless action and going with a Rem-Age system, just for cost? My understanding is that pre-fits for a 700 are not a thing (unless it’s a rem-age), so I am trying to factor in costs with both setups. I feel that the PTG action is a better deal, but it’s only a good deal if the work was quality to begin with, I suppose.
Also, the intention of this thread was not to throw dirt on PTG. Like I said, the few things that I have read are very vague and it is very possible that I am misunderstanding something here.
Thanks in advance everyone.
