Best repeater action for quick bolt manipulation?

[chevytruck_83]

Blaser R8

The really like the idea of the blaser. If they made the action with a 700 footprint and sold just the action I’d possibly consider one.

 

[JimT]

Blaser R8

+1

 

[simo hayha]

Swiss k31.....iam Old school

 

[Toby Bradshaw]

Blaser R8

Like this?

 

[steve123]

Impact Precision.
I own several Bighorns (OG/TL2) and will not replace them, but... The Impact is super nice and very, very smooth right out of the box.

I do not think the action is what makes running the bolt fast. That comes from lots of practice. Additionally, the more I compete at a higher level, I have been running my bolt slower. Smooth and 100% is the best results. You are not making up any time, but if you have a feeding issue, you lose lots of time.

Man, Rusty's Impact sure was smooth, wasn't it, and it's extremely light bolt lift was even more impressive! As far as all out "feel" of the custom bolt actions I've tried - well I'm looking for an Impact next when it comes build time.

I had a TRG, I'd give that Impact the win over it in feel.

Guess I'll just have to suffer my crappy Mausingfield til then, lol. It does have super smooth feeding, and throw feel, but bolt lift feel is mediocre at best.

But those Bighorns of yours were right up there too!

 

[steve123]

Swiss k31.....iam Old school

I was just shooting mine yesterday, and yes it's a neat and a smooth action!

 

[Delfuego]

"I'll just have to suffer my crappy Mausingfield til then,

Problem with Mausingfield is finding your brass!!!!

 

[bpd459]

Greetings,
Step back to the high power XC matches before semi-auto match rifles were around. The Win M-70 ruled. The actions were smooth and the bolt handles were properly shaped. An experienced hand with a bolt gun did not have to wait for an op rod to cycle during the rapid fire stages.
Good luck,
John

 

[dttheliman]

Just to throw another 0.02c at the topic - And I have used a lot of actions and I have various favorite's - I'd say pick an action you like , ignore the internet 'smiths and sharpshooters, barrel it in your "most deadly/accurate" caliber of choice and go shoot the crap out of it - you will either love it of hate it ..... rinse repeat.

 

[alinwa]

I've got a bunch of custom action makers pissed at me because I've never encountered a custom SS action that doesn't bind horribly.

So far I believe nothing I've read here re customs.

Meloniting helps.

Firesuit on

 

[JBT47]

I've got a bunch of custom action makers pissed at me because I've never encountered a custom SS action that doesn't bind horribly.

So far I believe nothing I've read here re customs.

Meloniting helps.

Firesuit on

Have you tried a Surgeon 591? They are not stainless steel. They are chromoly.

 

[JRS]

No binding on this one:

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I've got a bunch of custom action makers pissed at me because I've never encountered a custom SS action that doesn't bind horribly.

So far I believe nothing I've read here re customs.

Meloniting helps.

Firesuit on

A Tikka is slicker than probably any custom or factory action out there. I've though for a long time that a bolt head similar to an ar10 would be nice in a bolt gun. You could have a really short throw, anyway. Still gotta cock it far enough though. Still may be doable. Just what I need...anudder project.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

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What is it, a Stiller? Nevermind that. How 'bout a Borden Alpine or Timberline? I don't know what I was thinking when I said Stiller.

I love all the Borden actions! Jim and his guys do a wonderful job. I've been a big fan since way before they became so popular. IMHO, his BR actions are the best of a very good crop of custom actions. I loved them from the very first one I saw, whenever that was. It probably goes back to some of his first ones. Way better than his TPE/Nesika venture actions, and they weren't bad.

 

[JRS]

What is it, a Stiller? Nevermind that. How 'bout a Borden Alpine?

Yes, Mike. A Borden.

 

[LoanHarvey]

Impact Precision!!

 

[JRS]

What is it, a Stiller? Nevermind that. How 'bout a Borden Alpine or Timberline? I don't know what I was thinking when I said Stiller.

I love all the Borden actions! Jim and his guys do a wonderful job. I've been a big fan since way before they became so popular. IMHO, his BR actions are the best of a very good crop of custom actions. I loved them from the very first one I saw, whenever that was. It probably goes back to some of his first ones. Way better than his TPE/Nesika venture actions, and they weren't bad.

If I could give you a double like on that, I would. How about five stars

 

[FFEMT]

Get a Daisy Red Rider........ guns for life. Bob

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Fortner biathlon rifle.

 

[LCazador]

I’m trying to decide which action to use on my next build. I don’t have a “full custom” yet so I feel like I’m missing out. I really want a smooth fast cycling repeater action. Something that doesn’t have a hard bolt lift or want to bind if not worked just right. Dare i say something that cycles like my Sako TRG. Caliber will most likely be 6xc run the 115 DTAC or 6.5 prc.

Stiller action for a repeater! No doubt about it. I've built several with the Stiller.