What's a Good Factory Action

[Rodeo Trash]

I'm doing research for a budget custom build in the 6.5 cal. and I am looking at building it on a long action platform. Any suggestions on what would be a good factory action to start with? This rifle will be used mostly for hunting Mulies. I am open to other calibers with very low recoil and with ballistics close to the 6.5's. I more than likely won't be shooting game out past 600 yards. I wouldn't mind building a 260 on the long action platform. I want an action that I will be able to find after market parts for easily. Is the Remington M1903 a good platform? Thank you for any help!!!

 

[Sportin Wood]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Rem 700. Look in the sale section on here. They come and go pretty quickly. They have the best aftermarket support that will make it easy for you to find parts.

 

[2Shots]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

I'll pm you with a new action I have.

 

[predatornut]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

With a Savage action you can swap barrels in your basement with a small investment in tools. With a R700 you need to take it to a gunsmith. Either way aftermarket support is more than adequate. You can often find used Stevens(cheap Savage) for $250 or so, just stay away from.the Axis/Edge as it uses a different action.

 

[chrisj]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Savage, Winchester/FN, Remington, Tikka will all perform if barreled properly. How/Weatherby Vanguard (same action) are popular overseas. I have owned both Howa & Weatherby Vanguard and the action was strong, smooth and the rifles were very accurate.

 

[Bryan W M]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Id give Jim Briggs of Northland Shooting Supply a call in see what he has in stock. Got my stevens 200 from him.

 

[Jackson/Charvelfan1]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

I went with an FN in my 6.5x284 Norma. Hunting Mulies is exactly what my 6.5 was built for. Here is a link to my post.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2993057#Post2993057

 

[Rodeo Trash]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Thank you chrisj this is exactly what I was asking.

 

[arrowslinger#1]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Another vote for the rem 700

 

[rusty815]

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I'd go with a Savage just because the sheer customizability of it is unmatched, and imo easier to customize.

 

[71firebird400]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

I'd prefer a Winchester Mod 70 (or FN SPR), my second choice would be a Rem 700.

 

[Spuhr]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Tikka T3 and stick to the original barrel it comes with.
Best budget suggestion so far as it will give you exceptional accuracy and a fairly low price.
You also have the choise betwen 260 and 6,5x55.

My 6,5x55 with orignal barrel shoots constantly within 1/2 moa and likely also within a 1/4moa.

T3 does also have integrated rail a feature not many other manufaturers offers, and when they do, it costs a lot.

Håkan

 

[Rodeo Trash]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

I've been reading about the Tikka actions and everything that I have read says that the Tikka action are smooth as glass.

 

[sniperk1ng20]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Rem 700 ftw and Tikka if you can spare some cash.

 

[Zion4]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rodeo Trash</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been reading about the Tikka actions and everything that I have read says that the Tikka action are smooth as glass.</div></div>

I can affirm that statement with 400+ rounds of experience. I have a Tikka T3 (that I bought in order to go prong horn hunting) and the action moves on its own. If you tilt the gun even at a small angle, the bolt will literally slide back and forth. I am, however, about to put in an order on an M40A5, which has a Remington 700 action, so if you're still in the market in 6-8 months, I'll be sure to let you know which action I think is superior.

 

[Rodeo Trash]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Thanks!! I have a Savage 12 LRP 260 that am selling because I need the cash and figured that later in the year I would start over from scratch. Don't want to give it away so I may end up just keeping it.

 

[JB02]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

What I like about the Rem 700 is that it is just so easy to customize later on as you get money ... easy to drop into chassis systems, get bolt knob upgrades, etc. Wealth of knowledge about them.

 

[jrob300]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rodeo Trash</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been reading about the Tikka actions and everything that I have read says that the Tikka action are smooth as glass. </div></div>

It's not just that they're smooth. Fast too. 75* lift.

The Finn's make Lapua brass and Scenar bullets. Both have a phenomenal reputation for quality. The Tikka is the same. This is their low-end, budget hunting rifle, but the actions are light, true out of the box and very rigid. The almighty Rem 700 action by comparison appears to have been built by Troglodytes. They're flimsy and require a lot of work to make them really accurate and repeatable. The only downside to the Tikka action that I can see is the recoil lug in light, heavy recoiling calibers, but this can easily be overcome.

Tikka's shoot very well out of the box, but will really shine with a decent match barrel screwed on without any action work. And now, a variety of manufacturers are making aftermarket parts for them. I have a custom .260 built on a the Lite action and I can't think of a part I'm wanting for.

I don't think there is a better action out of the box than Tikka.

Another action you might look at that is starting to get more attention and aftermarket support is the Howa.

John

 

[Rodeo Trash]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Thanks for the great info. I'm going to do some research on the Howa actions. If I end up keeping this Savage, do you have any suggestions on how I can polish up the action and bolt to get it to operate smoother?

 

[Graham]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

http://www.6mmbr.com/actions.html

 

[bignada]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Buy a TRG-22 in .260rem and you will be set for life...
The TRG-22/42 action is the finest production action, plus you get superb stock and trigger, and 10rd magazine.

Other option would be FN-H SPR and have gunsmith do your 6.5mm switchbarrel, but the match chrome-lined barrel is worth accepting the .308win round as it will last forever.

Might find a Win 70 Sharpshooter in this same price category.

Best value would be used SPR for around $1200

 

[Drake Associates]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

If you are going to start fresh consider the following -

Please take a look at the Rangemaster Precision Arms QUADLITE and QUADLOCK actions. We have them available and include standard the 2 stage competition trigger. Actions feature a 4 lug heavy duty bolt for competition use.

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Direct link to Drake Associates Rangemaster Action(s) page

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Single shot and repeater available. Left and Right hand. Available in 308 and magnum bolt face. (Shown fitted with RPA trigger and guard, available separately).

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Single shot and repeater models available. Left and Right hand. Available in 308 bolt face. (Single shot shown fitted with RPA trigger and guard, available separately).

 

[Rodeo Trash]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

Where do I go on your web sight to see the prices?

 

[Skid1]

Re: What's a Good Factory Action

I did a lot of reading before I bought my Remington. Can add many custom parts to it, many of the top percision rifles are based on the Remington 700 platform, and it's pretty durable.