Mack Bros Action

[markT]

Anyone have any experience with these actions?
From the picture the bolt appears to have a brass section exposed. Is this just a cut away?
Also looks like firing pin protrudes out end of bolt.

 

[WSnyder]

The brass looking thing is the extractor. The pin out the back is a cocked indicator. BAT does the same.

 

[natdscott]

Anyone have any experience with these actions?
From the picture the bolt appears to have a brass section exposed. Is this just a cut away?
Also looks like firing pin protrudes out end of bolt.
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The firing pin extension is a cocking indicator, and is a good thing indeed, given the more-or-less solid shroud. The smaller exposure at the rear of the bolt, a la Anschutz, provides more protection for the rear of the bolt assembly, re: dust, water, etc., but more importantly, provides a lot less space for brass fragments in the case of a blown shell.

The "brass" is almost certainly TiN-coated steel. It's surely not brass.

 

[markT]

Good info. Anyone ever bought one of these and uses one?

 

[ohiofarmer]

The "brass" is almost certainly TiN-coated steel. It's surely not brass.

It’s just heat treated stainless that‘s taken on a golden / straw color as a result.

 

[markT]

Just bought one. Single shot Gen 1... Look forward to seeing how it does..

 

[LuvDog]

I’ve only heard good things…if they would ever release their lefty version then I’d get one.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Good info. Anyone ever bought one of these and uses one?

 

[Adam in WI]

The firing pin extension is a cocking indicator, and is a good thing indeed, given the more-or-less solid shroud. The smaller exposure at the rear of the bolt, a la Anschutz, provides more protection for the rear of the bolt assembly, re: dust, water, etc., but more importantly, provides a lot less space for brass fragments in the case of a blown shell.

The "brass" is almost certainly TiN-coated steel. It's surely not brass.

How bout even more protection...

 

[natdscott]

How bout even more protection...

The question answered was about the Mac action.

Anybody CAN make a solid shroud. They CHOSE not to, to PROVIDE a very positive visual and tactile indicator of the condition of the action.

 

[Adam in WI]

The question answered was about the Mac action.

Anybody CAN make a solid shroud. They CHOSE not to, to PROVIDE a very positive visual and tactile indicator of the condition of the action.

The pictured action has both

 

[natdscott]

The pictured action has both

I know what your action is, and I know why you posted it.

 

[boltfluter]

I am sure the action is fine, but that has to be the ugliest bolt I have ever seen. Lol!
Paul

 

[urbanrifleman]

The Mack Bros is awesome.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I am sure the action is fine, but that has to be the ugliest bolt I have ever seen. Lol!
Paul

I like the 8” long extractor

 

[markT]

Just picked up Mack Bros action from gun shop.. Very smooth and I'm pleased with what I see and feel.. It's going in my safe until I figure out what to build...

 

[DHuffman]

Just picked up Mack Bros action from gun shop.. Very smooth and I'm pleased with what I see and feel.. It's going in my safe until I figure out what to build...

How long was the wait?

 

[markT]

Post #6 / Nov 15..

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Anybody got one in stock?