Hello I’m working on gathering components for a 6.5-06ai rifle. I would appreciate some opinions on a reasonable priced custom single shot action preferably under or around $1200). Remington 700 footprint and of course long action. This round with a 140 grain bullet seated out shouldn’t have any problems fitting in a long action correct?
Single shot custom action?
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urbanrifleman
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Kauger BR2 dual port. Hands down. Adam and Tim are such cool guys, and so easy to deal with.
From my test their action is smoother than the Atlas. And prettier too.
From my test their action is smoother than the Atlas. And prettier too.
Dusty Stevens
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How bout a mack bros?
Or your choice from ARC
Or your choice from ARC
urbanrifleman
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Mack Bros is shockingly good. Several of my customers have switched to their single shot.
One of them switched from his Pandas!!!!
powderbrake
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I just noted that you need a LONG action. In that case they have the Predator in a single shot, with a right port, and a standard bolt (not coned) see
Stiller Long Action
Here is the one I use. Rem 700 footprint, with left port, which I really like. Mine has an ejector in the bolt face, but I have cut the spring so it is flush with the boltface and doesn't eject. I remove the case by hand. It is a 6mmBR, so the cases don't get dinged up by being ejected and hitting something.
Stiller Predator V
When I got mine (2016) the action was described as toleranced as a benchrest action, so it is accurate. $1095 is a good price............. BUT.....mine came with the 20 minute rail. The description does not mention the rail. I suggest you check with the vendor to see EXACTLY what come with the action.
Also, the tenon drawing shown does not match a coned bolt. I have a different drawing from them which I supplied to the gunsmith who chambered my barrel. I have been very happy with this Stiller action.
Stiller Long Action
Here is the one I use. Rem 700 footprint, with left port, which I really like. Mine has an ejector in the bolt face, but I have cut the spring so it is flush with the boltface and doesn't eject. I remove the case by hand. It is a 6mmBR, so the cases don't get dinged up by being ejected and hitting something.
Stiller Predator V
When I got mine (2016) the action was described as toleranced as a benchrest action, so it is accurate. $1095 is a good price............. BUT.....mine came with the 20 minute rail. The description does not mention the rail. I suggest you check with the vendor to see EXACTLY what come with the action.
Also, the tenon drawing shown does not match a coned bolt. I have a different drawing from them which I supplied to the gunsmith who chambered my barrel. I have been very happy with this Stiller action.
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My ftr rifle is a Stiller action. I have been very pleased with all of their actions I have worked with.
urbanrifleman
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This is my Mack Bros 6bra 8 twist. It's a repeater though.
I like the Mack bros it looks like a lot of action for the money.
urbanrifleman
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I really think it can hang with action that are nearly double.
It looks like they are out of stock at the moment.
urbanrifleman
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Call and get on the list. Reports are they call in a few weeks.
I realize you are looking for a Remington foot print, but have you considered a Savage Precision Target Action.
The long range Bench Rest club I am a member of has a few shooters with PTA's.
In fact, I have two, my light gun and my heavy gun. I started with Savage PTA and a semi finished stock from
Sharp Shooters Supplies. I have a wall full of ribbons proving the guns' viability!
I did all the finishing on these guns as well as pillar and glass bedding.
The main complaints for these actions are the availability of triggers. First, the precision Accu-Trigger is not as bad as most people think it is. I put a trigger made by Sharp Shooters Supply on my light gun with excellant results. Unfortunately, I think this trigger is no longer available.
I put another popular trigger on the heavy gun that for all practical purposes does well.
The long range Bench Rest club I am a member of has a few shooters with PTA's.
In fact, I have two, my light gun and my heavy gun. I started with Savage PTA and a semi finished stock from
Sharp Shooters Supplies. I have a wall full of ribbons proving the guns' viability!
I did all the finishing on these guns as well as pillar and glass bedding.
The main complaints for these actions are the availability of triggers. First, the precision Accu-Trigger is not as bad as most people think it is. I put a trigger made by Sharp Shooters Supply on my light gun with excellant results. Unfortunately, I think this trigger is no longer available.
I put another popular trigger on the heavy gun that for all practical purposes does well.
Dusty Stevens
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Can you get one for $1000 in a remington footprint?
Dan-Schenk
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They sure can! With your stock of course
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