Borden Rifles

[AR Shooter]

Anyone used or using a Borden action? If so, what do you think? Am thinking of having a Win .284 long-range rifle built using one.
Thanks.

 

[wapiti25]

I love my Rim Rock. It is a 6mm PPC. Jim is a real nice guy and does great work. I would like to have several more Rim Rock actions, It's just a money thing.

 

[GSPV]

I have a BR and a BRM. Great actions. Great guy to do business with. No one and I mean NO ONE can time an action like Jim Borden.

 

[pikespeakgoat]

Don't think you can go wrong with that choice. I built a 300 WSM on an Alpine action a few years ago, superb action and machining and great guy too.

 

[gmorganal]

I ditto all the positive remarks above about Jim Borden and his company. I've been doing business with them for about ten years, and he has never failed me yet. Jim walks the walk. You can take what he tells you to the bank

 

[cfreeman]

I have a BR and a BRM. Great actions. Great guy to do business with. No one and I mean NO ONE can time an action like Jim Borden.

Briefly and without me hijacking this thread, what is "timing" an action?

Thanks,
Warren Freeman

 

[LeoHuhta]

Jim does excellent work.
Call him and talk it over, you wont be disappointed.
I love mine.
Leo

 

[wesmce]

I have a Eliseo tube gun Mr.Borden built the most accurate,smoothest,rifle I have owned or been around.Wes

 

[eddief]

Best custom actions out there IMHO.

 

[GSPV]

Briefly and without me hijacking this thread, what is "timing" an action?

Warren, it is locating the bolt and the trigger such that you get primary extraction and cocking with minimal effort and locating the trigger such that the handoff of the cocking piece doesn't require extra effort.

Both of these contribute to a smooth, easy to operate action. It's the pleasure of a custom action versus a factory.

 

[Rustystud]

Jim and Joan Borden are first class folks. Borden Rifles is a quality shop to deal with. I have bought several actions from them to build rifles on all have been first class. Jim calls a spade a spade and will not shoot you a line of BS. His wait times are within normal limits with others in the industry.
Nat Lambeth

 

[GSPV]

He significantly beat his schedule for me. That's appreciated.

 

[cfreeman]

Briefly and without me hijacking this thread, what is "timing" an action?

Warren, it is locating the bolt and the trigger such that you get primary extraction and cocking with minimal effort and locating the trigger such that the handoff of the cocking piece doesn't require extra effort.

Both of these contribute to a smooth, easy to operate action. It's the pleasure of a custom action versus a factory.

I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Thank you!

 

[chino1969]

I ordered a single shot Alpine action several years ago with a Jewell trigger timed to the action. You won't find a better, more informative outfit to do business with than Borden. These are first class good people to do business with. Jim has the serial number and specs. of my action on file. I've sent several barrels to him for chambering and they fit and function flawlessly. The man stands behind his work.

 

[liseo]

I have one 223 with Borden Rimrock action, on A3 stock

Is superb, fit and finish.

 

[snert]

I shot a Nesike that he built. Simply perfect in every way. Real nice man, very smart, very humble. Builds a great rifle

 

[GSPV]

Briefly and without me hijacking this thread, what is "timing" an action?

Warren, it is locating the bolt and the trigger such that you get primary extraction and cocking with minimal effort and locating the trigger such that the handoff of the cocking piece doesn't require extra effort.

Both of these contribute to a smooth, easy to operate action. It's the pleasure of a custom action versus a factory.

I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Thank you!

My pleasure, Warren.