Help picking a new action

[leclairk]

I want an action that shoots. Number one priority is accuracy. I don’t need it to shoot multiple caliber or have any bells and whistles. It’s going to be a paper puncher most of the time but I will take it hunting so I don’t want it super heavy. It’s going to be a 6.5 Creedmoor and I would like to use a Proof CF barrel. The rest is up in the air. Some of the Borden actions look great but I don’t hear much about them. I plan to have LRI or Beanland do the smith work. Thoughts?

 

[Sandstorm]

Borden is excellent....Most high end actions are all great.
So take your pick...

 

[Edd]

I want an action that shoots. Number one priority is accuracy. I don’t need it to shoot multiple caliber or have any bells and whistles. It’s going to be a paper puncher most of the time but I will take it hunting so I don’t want it super heavy. It’s going to be a 6.5 Creedmoor and I would like to use a Proof CF barrel. The rest is up in the air. Some of the Borden actions look great but I don’t hear much about them. I plan to have LRI or Beanland do the smith work. Thoughts?

My choice would be a Defiance Rebel action.

Gunsmithing - Straight Shooter Supply

 

[Hal]

Go with a Borden action and have Jim build build your rifle also.

Hal

 

[snert]

This above

 

[garandman]

Of all the various factors that go into a rifle's accuracy, the action probably has the least effect, unless it is specifically damaged or out of spec in some way.

Not my opinion. That of numerous highly regarded rifle builders I've spoken with. Your basic Remington 700 or Savage 10 action Has everything you need.... again so long as it is not damaged or out of spec. I've owned both of those and and they both shot well under half Moa .

If your budget is in any way limited, better off spending money on glass, barrel, bedding / chassis, reloading equipment & components and practice / training than dumping a bunch of money into a high end action.

See disclaimer, below.

 

[boltfluter]

Personally I would go with the Borden action, have Jim time a nice trigger to it, and have either Jim or Alex Wheeler build it. Either way works. Just my .02.

Paul

 

[GT Accuracy]

I want an action that shoots. Number one priority is accuracy. I don’t need it to shoot multiple caliber or have any bells and whistles. It’s going to be a paper puncher most of the time but I will take it hunting so I don’t want it super heavy. It’s going to be a 6.5 Creedmoor and I would like to use a Proof CF barrel. The rest is up in the air. Some of the Borden actions look great but I don’t hear much about them. I plan to have LRI or Beanland do the smith work. Thoughts?

Are you wanting a repeater or single shot ?

 

[garandman]

Are you wanting a repeater or single shot ?

Hunting rifle sb a repeater.

 

[vonb]

Borden Alpine action and let Jim build it. Another equal choice would be a Defiant action. A smith I highly respect is Karl Feldmap of Kampfeld Custom.

 

[MikeMcCasland]

For a rifle that's being built as a hunting gun, with a proof carbon barrel, I don't think you'll be able to shoot the difference between any action from a reputable maker.

Borden, Kelbly, Bat, Defiance etc. would all fit the bill.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Hunting or Target work ?

Target Work F/Class or Palma , Barnard , or Bat

Hunting Rifle ,98 Mauser Large Ring , Pre 64 Winchester ,CZ (Old School).

 

[joshb]

All good suggestions, above. You could put a good barrel on a Tikka and get what you want. On some, they shoot fantastic right out of the box. I’m a little partial to Tikkas. I think they have the smoothest bolt movement made. For a hunting gun, I’d go Tikka. Do some personal research. Find and operate the bolts on as many guns as you can.
If you want to get a custom, my vote is Borden.

 

[JFrank]

Kelby Atlas perhaps or lightweight Pierce action

 

[dsinfour]

Buy any of the top actions listed above and cry once . You will be happy in the future... Enjoy

 

[butchlambert]

Of the 2 builders, Beanland. I believe the carbon wrapped barrel is a handicap.

 

[AlNyhus]

I really like the Kelbly Atlas. The ability to have a barrel chambered for it w/o the gunsmith having the action in his hands is not to be overlooked. You can also get a spacer that allows the use of the 1.115 Panda tenon barrels to screw right on.

For a light weight rig (depending on the budget), the new Kelbly's Nanook is the box I'd check.

2- Nanook Order Form - Kelbly Rifles

We expect to have these start heading out the door in January of 2022 Nanook Order Form These actions are our ultra light weight action The Nanook will come available in Right Bolt- Right Port, Left Bolt-Left Port Cut for ADL/BDL Magazines, .338 Action will come cut for CIP length Magazine Comes...

www.kelbly.com

And Jim Borden's stuff is always great.

This truly is the Golden Era for rifle building!

Good shootin'. -Al

 

[DangerRanger]

If your top concern is accuracy, I would(did) call one of the leading accuracy smiths and have them help you with your options and then build it.

fwiw national level accuracy competitions usually release equipment specs

I’m not going to personally drop manufacturer names because I’m not qualified to do so, and would likely just be biased by liking my equipment/decisions.

 

[joshb]

If your top concern is accuracy, I would(did) call one of the leading accuracy smiths and have them help you with your options and then build it.

fwiw national level accuracy competitions usually release equipment specs

I’m not going to personally drop manufacturer names because I’m not qualified to do so, and would likely just be biased by liking my equipment/decisions.

Be careful with that thought. There are shops out there that advertise themselves as the “Be all, end all” of rifle accuracy and charge a lot extra for the name. You can spend $5-6 thousand on a gun that isn’t any more accurate than a $3000 custom. I made that mistake early on.

 

[10XSHOOTER]

Talk to Chad at LRI. He won't steer you wrong. even though he was a Uncle Sam's Miss Guided Child!