Action life span

[Albany Mountain]

I am still using a 700 Rem that originally was a 243 varmiter bdl. I took the unknown round count barrel off and had a 308 barrel put onto it. After 3000+ rds, rebarreled
to 7-08 for another 3000+ rounds. Back to 308 for another 4000+ rds. That came off and now a 260 Remington for another 3000+ rounds. I have another 6.5x47 barrel to go on next, after shooting leftover ammo. I have probably been through two triggers, 1 firing pin spring, complete ejector overhaul with springs/pin while having a m16 extractor put onto it with the 7-08 barrel (replaced once possibly not needed). Probably dry fired 5x that. Runs smooth. New bolt handle by choice.

Grease well and beware of heavy springs on the firing pin as that can create premature wear on the cocking cam in the bolt.

 

[Loggins J]

All I know is a friend of mine has 20.000 on one of his and it still shooting good and still wins hard to beat with it

 

[Fast14riot]

Just put a new barrel on one of mine dated Oct, 1918. Still working just fine.

 

[Iowa Fox]

My thoughts are if you take care of them, keep them clean and well lubed (lugs) with lube meant to lube actions I don't think you can wear one out.

Over the years I have watched guys never take care or anything, never lube anything, always seem to win the match's, hammer their bolts open, have had many barrel's spun on and their still going strong.

I think they will go a lot farther than we think.

 

[bpmoss1]

If you're talking about aluminum-bodied actions like Kelbly's Panda, there are steel inserts for the barrel threads and primary extraction cam. One of our local shooters has put 30+ barrels on his Panda (30K-60K rounds), and it still has the same action face to boltface dimension as when new.

You can see the barrel thread insert here:

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A reputable Smith I know told me his buddy (hall of fame short range br) told him he will not put more than 10-15000 rds on his before he replaces them. Says rear bridge wears. Been on my mind ever since.

 

[stretch257]

If anyone would like I will take all the actions you have that are wore out. I would be happy to give you may address to send them to. I am not to proud for them.

 

[tenring]

My Hall action (6ppc now) has over 25K pills thru it and still functions well. I did replace the FP spring several years ago, but not sure it was really necessary.

 

[Dgd6mm]

My Hall action (6ppc now) has over 25K pills thru it and still functions well. I did replace the FP spring several years ago, but not sure it was really necessary.

Love my Hall action, it has been well used and with no signs of getting worn out.