Lawton actions?

[KaiserNorton]

What is the consensus on the Lawton actions for a custom build?

I am thinking of putting together a F-class type rifle, and was wondering if this would be a good place to start. I see on another board a group buy is in the works on their short actions.

Thanks for any input.

Kaiser Norton

 

[Dirtball]

I have two Lawton 7500's, one is an F-Open, with a mag bolt face, the other is a hunting rifle with a Lapua bolt face.
Would not hesitate buying another when I need another action.
First one required NO work, the second needed just a little bit of bolt lug lapping.
Dave

 

[KaiserNorton]

Dirtball - Fit and finish was pretty good then?

When you say 'lapua bolt face', does that mean the firing pin is bushed to handle the extra pressures of full-house 6.5x47L loads?

Also, what type of extractor are they using, SaKO? I'll have to look again at their website - they could take better pictures for us laymen.....

Thanks,

Kaiser Norton

 

[Dirtball]

The fit and finish was good, the bolt face is .595 for 338 Lapua.
The firing pin fit is good and no bushing required. The extractor is a sako style.
Dave

 

[BlackHawk95]

I just recieved a 7500 short action a few weeks ago and am very happy with it. its smooth as silk!!

now im trying to save some money for another one.

Jerid

 

[KaiserNorton]

The fit and finish was good, the bolt face is .595 for 338 Lapua.
The firing pin fit is good and no bushing required. The extractor is a sako style.
Dave

My bad. I tend to forget about the 'other' Lapua case. I guess I'm looking more to the 7000 action for use as a 6.5x47 vehicle. I thought I'd read they were using the M16 style extractor also?

Kaiser Norton

 

[BlackHawk95]

Im pretty sure the 7000 and 7500 use the sako extractor.

 

[patriot]

I have a 7000 on my 6.5x284 and it shoots well. But I was unhappy with the service and the trigger cut was oversized. Next time I'll buy a Stiller.

Mark

 

[LCazador]

My Lawton was very rough and required a lot of final finishing . Bolt lugs were not smooth and required lapping . For the money I'd go with a Stiller . Far superior and way above the Lawton in quality . Guess which one will be easier to sell in the end .

 

[BlackHawk95]

I had heard about all these people with bad expiriances a few months after I ordered mine, And I was actuall quite concerned about what I may recieve.. I didnt call Lawton and ask about any of the complaints, but waited till mine arrived.

So far Im very impressed with my 7500. It is my first custom so I might not be seeing something someone else might see. But its slick as glass and shoots lights out!!

I ordered a barreled action, And the barrel is the best custom Ive used so far..

Maybe they have improved there quality control..

Jerid