Hey Guys. I have saved up enough money to purchase my first custom action. Before I buy I am looking for some input from the people that will know. I kinda have a tall order, this is why I come seeking guidance. I would like to build a switch barrel rig eventually. I want a small caliber like the 20-222, as well as a BR or .308. I am planning on buying two bolts when I purchase the action. I would prefer a repeater action because it will be used in tactical competition as well as live varmints,eastern NY). Is this to much to ask from a single action? Am I going to have problems with the magazine or follower feeding this big of a difference in cartridge? Any input on this subject will be greatly appreciated. Does anybody know of an action that I should look at? I have been researching Nesika mainly. They seem to be the closest for what I am looking to do. Thanks Nick
I have to agree with gunamonth, the Predator is the way to go. Also, Nesika was bought out by Dakota, who recently filed bankruptcy.
I guess we are all in agreement, I just ordered my second Predator. The first was a single shot that Curtis at Stiller's put a Shillen barrel on in 20 Tactical. Shoots great!! The second was a 308 bolt face in a repeater. It is going to be a switch barrel in 6mmBR and 260AI.
Just to be different, I'll recommend a Borden. Jim seems to have production up and running now. I also know from experience that Jim puts in some extra effort making sure rifles that he's worked on feed properly. You are asking a lot from one action, however. In order to get cartridges with different geometries to feed, you'll have to go with something like an H-S Precision floorplate and magazines. Either way, Stiller or Borden, you won't go wrong. Both make great products and stand behind them. robert
Hey guys thank you for all of the input it was a big help and I will be making some phone calls soon. Thanks Nick
The bankrupttcy thing is not affection their production, just avioding to have to pay some large bills all a once, from waht I read on BR.com I have a Stiller and did have a Nesika, wanted the drop port or would still have the Nesika. Mike
I know they are saying "business as usual", but I prefer my money to go to a financially sound company in case there is a problem sometime down the road. I really dont have a favorite here, its just that the predator would be a much cheaper set up with two bolts,probably $600 or more less). My favorite actions are Bat, but a repeater plus extra bolt would probably run near $1700. The Predator with extra bolt is still less than $1000.
I just bought one,it's not here yet) from Barney Lawton, Lawton Machine in Dillon Mt. Might want to check them out for a try. Reasonable price and Barney was real helpfull
