Looking to put together a 6x47 for hunting. I can't decide which bolt action to go with. If you had your choice of actions for a deer rifle which bolt action would you chose? I've already picked out the barrel, now I need an action to match with it.
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This is my Christmas present to myself so the budget is going to be pretty open. If I like it I'm going to buy it.
jds holler
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My choice might be kinda weird in this crowd, but for a hunting rifle, nothing fits me better and operates slicker than the old Ruger tang safety M77's.
I love the profile of the trigger guard, the integral scope mounts, the slick two position safety, -- they are just flat out a light and handy hunting rifle. jd
I love the profile of the trigger guard, the integral scope mounts, the slick two position safety, -- they are just flat out a light and handy hunting rifle. jd
A Borden Alpine would be my first choice, with a Jewel trigger installed and timed by Jim at the same time. 
Paul
Paul
Dan Hall
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Legendary Arms is making a really slick hunting rifle these days and a custom barrel chambered for your favorite cartridge would really put the frosting on that cake. 1/4” or better controlled feed multi purpose rifle. A great Christmas present to your self. But if you have the money boltfluter’s idea would be my first choice. Everyone should own a Borden built rifle at some point in their life. I know I love mine.
If your already wanting one made up, I noticed Bullet Central has quite a few medium.308 bolt face action’s. Like Defiance Deviant, Bat VR, and several others.
Edit: Not sure of the firing pin size on them.
Edit: Not sure of the firing pin size on them.
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VZ-24 or 1909 Argentine Mauser 98. Nothing, with the exception of a nice Pre-64 Model 70, beats a sporterized 98 cradled in a gorgeous Walnut stock.
DST's would be the icing on the cake.
DST's would be the icing on the cake.
My primary coyote calling rifle is based on a Kelbly Atlas Tactical. Pros: excellent dimensional tolerances, melonited for resistance to galling, TG mechanical ejector that doesn't put pressure on the case head in battery (makes setting up dies or checking bullet touch point a breeze), 0.062" firing pin standard, AW magazine cut standard, extra bolt clearance to deal with field conditions, trigger hanger, fabulous company to deal with, $925 (a bargain, if you ask me). Cons: hideous bolt knob, non-integral (but double-pinned) recoil lug.
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Here is another Kelbly’s, this one is a Black Bear Tactical 6.5x47
Brians356
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Did it turn speckled with age? That's happening to me, too.
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Brians356
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I've got a 1978 Model 77ST (round top, tang safety, iron sights) in 270 Win with an action as slick as a Mexican barber's hair. I find the tang safety, like that on my Browning Citori, the most subconsciously easy to use in the field.
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I'd be thrilled if my age spots were camo so I could ditch my face mask and gloves! Those coyotes have a keen eye, and I can't afford to cut them any slack.
You can't go wrong with any of the high end, I was in the same boat and was considering, BAT, Borden and Kelbly and went with a BAT HR which is Melonite treated.
I'm impressed with what Borden offers, I'm tempted to let them just build the rifle instead of piecing it out.
I shot my first competition group in the zeros with a Panda/Hart LV 6PPC smithed by Jim. Impossible to go wrong having him build your hunting rifle.
Liven The Dream
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100% Correct ..
My .270 1938 Mauser Banner Action Custom Bolt Handle 24" barrel .
Fagin Fiddle Back Walnut Hand Checkered ( In the day I paid for that Stock Blank What you can buy a rifle for today )
98 Actions a timeless Master Piece …..
2nd Model 70 Pre War and 64
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