Any thing wrong with stiller actions

[birddog1]

I am about to pull the trigger on a custom action lr rig. Have talked to people who are having similar rifles built and it seems like stiller is losing popularity. I have no problem with their product I was just wondering if the quality is still there

 

[Minesweeper3433]

No problem that i have seen. Shooting experience with them only no gun work. So freaking smooth to cycle out of the magazine system the guy had set up with it.

 

[Hombre0321]

I don't believe quality of the Stiller actions has ever been the question. Jerry Stiller builds a fine action. However there delivery times have been a huge problem for them. I had a "Drop Port" Viper on order with them for three years and finally just gave up. I shoot with more than one guy that has had the same problems with them, one other shooter had a Stiller on order for at least two years before he went another route.

Today I have a 1,000 yard rifle that is built on a Stiller action that I bought used and it is a fine rifle.

RS

 

[bigbore]

I own 2 Stiller's that are great actions. I had one that was timed wrong. The bolt handle had to be modified.
Have heard others with similar stories.
Just being honest.

Cheers
Cam

 

[butchlambert]

I've had 3 Predators and they were great. I had a Diamond Back drop port and it was the smoothest BR action that I have ever had. Jerry builds more custom receivers than all the rest combined. He has a new building and several new CNC machines. Maybe the wait time will shorten.

 

[Raythemanroe]

I like my Predator, Popularity would be there if availability was there.

 

[madmixerman]

I have a Stiller Viper that I have put 3000 rounds through with no problems.

 

[hogpatrol]

I recently built a 6.5-284 on a Stiller Tac300 & liked it so much I bought another one. Smooth as glass.

 

[RStewart]

Stiller Tac 30 on my .308 FTR rifle.

 

[SDDasher]

Stiller Viper RBLP smooooooooooth!

 

[jsthntn247]

I've got one on a competition rig. Wouldn't use one one hunting rifle, just not smooth enough.

 

[lpreddick]

when i finally decided to build with a custom action i choose a predator "entry level" repeater and was absolutely amazed at the smoothness...my rems wern't smooth anymore. two more as single shots, the last being a left port coned bolt and i was in varmint hunter heaven! i enjoy shooting paper and varmints and the stillers are the ticket for me. i understand he only makes drop ports periodically and is currently making a run.

 

[butchlambert]

I think they took a military contact a few years ago, civilians were put on the back burner. Most good custom action companies cannot keep up with civilian demand. The way I look at it is that if you make a quality component to only the public, sell it at a profitable price, and are backlogged several months then it must be a quality product. On the other hand if you sell out to the government for a gazillion actions, turn your back on civilians, then greed has taken over and I have no desire to buy that component.

Did you read my post above? If you didn't, Stiller bought a huge building and a lot of additional CNC machines. His production is going to greatly increase.

 

[Raythemanroe]

I think they took a military contact a few years ago, civilians were put on the back burner. Most good custom action companies cannot keep up with civilian demand. The way I look at it is that if you make a quality component to only the public, sell it at a profitable price, and are backlogged several months then it must be a quality product. On the other hand if you sell out to the government for a gazillion actions, turn your back on civilians, then greed has taken over and I have no desire to buy that component.

Did you read my post above? If you didn't, Stiller bought a huge building and a lot of additional CNC machines. His production is going to greatly increase.

That would be nice, Nothing wrong with a lot more good actions!

 

[Hombre0321]

I think they took a military contact a few years ago, civilians were put on the back burner. Most good custom action companies cannot keep up with civilian demand. The way I look at it is that if you make a quality component to only the public, sell it at a profitable price, and are backlogged several months then it must be a quality product. On the other hand if you sell out to the government for a gazillion actions, turn your back on civilians, then greed has taken over and I have no desire to buy that component.

Did you read my post above? If you didn't, Stiller bought a huge building and a lot of additional CNC machines. His production is going to greatly increase.

Butch, I for one applaud Stillers move to bigger facilities it certainly is needed. They turn out a "Very" good product and the shooting sports are better with them than without them.

Now with that said, the problem I personally had was they kept taking orders and promising delivery dates when they had orders that had not been filled for years. Jerry Stiller is a hell of a nice guy, builds quality stuff. He did make a very poor business choice when he choose to do what he did. He simply made a mistake hell he is not the first guy to do that and won't be the last. There is always a price to pay when you screw up, I would order from them again if I had the need. it wouldn't be tomorrow though and I would want to wait and see if they have solved some of the problems from the past on promises made as to delivery.

RS

 

[DCRYDER]

Yes Butch, I read your post.

Hombre hit the nail on the head as to what I was trying to say. He should have stated on his website that they were strictly doing military contract for X amount of time.

 

[GerryM]

Jerry s action,s are great. Ive heard about the back log. Then theres the fact of the military contract , maybe help?
Also he makes many styles of actions . I know he has dropped one the cobra , at least for a while.
He did land a 1 million dollar contract with the government also. I can't blame him for trying to make as much $$$$$
as he can. I guess we just have to wait our turn.

 

[djtjr]

I've been fortunate to have a bunch of actions. I have always liked stillers I have had

 

[dogdude]

VIPER r-l-r ppc looow ser.# LOVE IT dogdude

 

[CJ6]

Viper D/P SMOOOOOOTH.