I will take a Zeus all day and twice on Sunday.
I used to think my Bighorns were smooth, until I got a Terminus.
I used to think my Bighorns were smooth, until I got a Terminus.
Impact 737R or termiunus zues
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I'm like 70 percent sure I want a impact but then again the switch barrel feature on the zues is nice also. I waffle back and forth on which one. I'm sure I want the impact then I think na I want the zues. This has been the hardest decision of my life
Buy both is the only logical solution.
You sir are 100 percent correct BUT I can barely afford just one of those. But if I had running out of my ass then I'd grab both
Flip a coin then take the opposite result and write it down on a piece of paper. Take that paper and turn it into an origami swan. Find the nearest creek, let it float down stream. Run about 100 yards down to the end. If the origami swan is facing North when you first set eyes on it, set aside 5 blue & green M&M's. If it faces any other direction, set aside 5 red & yellow M&M's. Stick them in your pocket and draw one at random. Eat 3 of the 10. Then go online and place an order for the 737R.
As a former switch barrel addict, beginning the journey with a Desert Tech and multiple barrels, then on to a traditional rifle and a Terminus Zeus, I can tell you confidently I wish I listened to the advice given here early on. Dedicated rifles for dedicated tasks is the route to take. The switch barrel thing WORKS in function, but practically it never quite works as desired. Minor POI shift, rifle weight, ergos etc. that crossover from hunting to PRS is just cumbersome at times.
The Zeus switch change WORKS as advertised. No doubt. But I migrated to two impacts for a reason. Either one is great. Just be practical about the switch barrel fantasy.
The Zeus switch change WORKS as advertised. No doubt. But I migrated to two impacts for a reason. Either one is great. Just be practical about the switch barrel fantasy.
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Well this is exactly what I needed to see to make up my mind. Non of that made sense and neither is my bullshit about which action to buy so yea im buying the impact. Thank u for helping me decided with all that nonsense
Buy an Impact. You'll lust after a Zeus with a switch barrel.
Buy a Zeus. You'll lust after an Impacts effortless bolt throw and silky operation.
Either way you lose. Flip a coin.
Most of my 737s came from GAP, I have extra barrels for them and can spin them on at will. Pre-fits work on the impact and most any smith can provide barrels.
I like that Joel times his actions not to cock on close with a TT. I’ve never used an impact, mainly because it seems they purposefully do the opposite to reduce bolt lift. Different strokes. My Curtis was one of the only 700 pattern actions I simply could not make bind, it’s my impression impacts are also good at this, so I doubt you’ll be disappointed with either in that front.
Id listen to Mike, birdie told me he built a decent rifle once
Id listen to Mike, birdie told me he built a decent rifle once
I'm happy with my Lone Peak. I handled it sided by side with a barreled Impact and that is what made my decision.
It's easy. Impact. I shoot a ton... especially last year in PRS + Training. 15,000 rounds + on Impact action. 7 barrels. I had to replace just one firing pin. And that was my fault, I used brass that was too old...pierced primer and 70-75 rounds later firing pin went caput on me. Good thing it was on the training day. No issues. It is slick and more importantly reliable. Tate and Co. in OK sure did a great job designing it. When I'm in the TN or WV dirt and time on the clock is 90 seconds it has never let me down. This year earlier we had wet spring, no worries runs like it loves the rain
. I do have Tikka that I use once in a while. So I'm a convert from 60 degree throw bolt.I own the impact and shot it a little.. Great action. But I don't like the 90 degrees bolt. I, therefore, want to go for Zeus. The last thing I would worry about is a quick barrel change feature. That quick barrel change feature isn't different from torquing the prefit barrels.
One of the smartest guys in this thread , I'll be telling my Grandchildren about you
Mike R.
I'll be keeping an eye on you I like the way the Back of your Head works... Extremely Intelligent individul
Mike R.
Just buy a Accuracy International, best action there is. Quick change setup, simple and proven. 
The Zeus is awesome, sold mine and bought an AI. Fit my needs better..
Heard nothing but great things about the Impact 737 also.
The Zeus is awesome, sold mine and bought an AI. Fit my needs better..
Heard nothing but great things about the Impact 737 also.
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Nope not buying a accuracy anythingJust by a Accuracy International, best action there is. Quick change setup, simple and proven.
The Zeus is awesome, sold mine and bought an AI. Fit my needs better..
Heard nothing but great things about the Impact 737 also.
I currently run the Terminus and am switching to an Impact, my terminus has gone down on me twice at matches so it will now be my backup rifle when my Impact gets done. Tolerances are better on the impact & it has a lighter bolt lift.
Tolerances or clearances?
I was shooting in Oklahoma (Fouled Bore) and the bolt wouldn't close. The wind was blowing pretty good and they have a very fine sand & it just got into the action throughout the day. Made me drop a full stage on both occasions. Keep in mind these were 2 day matches and I clean my bolt & chamber at the end of the day. Both went down on the 2nd day. I cleaned the bolt and chamber to get through the rest of the match just fine but I was pretty pissed.
Talked with Tate at the end of the match and ordered my Impact on the following Monday, hopefully it will be here by the end of the month. They have about a 10 week lead time right now.
Everyone I know who's handled both have preferred the LP Fuzion over the Impact.
I switched from a Nucleus to an Impact and I thought the 90* bolt throw would be an issue. To tell you the truth I don’t notice the difference when shooting matches. Record yourself when shooting under pressure and you’ll notice you manipulate the bolt different under pressure than you do casually shooting. The 90* throw is a far less issue than you think. The Impact has been great, feels silky smooth when clean or dirty.
I have recorded myself and I do run my bolt on my RPR the same during practice as in a match. It's a little stiff on opening but I got it down to a science and I can run it pretty smooth. I've shot it for 3 years so I've got so much muscle memory put into this that's why I was a little hesitant to change to a 90 degree throw because I will have to completely re train my brain
You'll learn fast and probably appreciate the lighter throw.
That new Kelbly Prometheus sure looks nice...
Well I just received my impact bbl’d action yesterday. From Initial thoughts it’s a nice action. I’m looking very much forward to getting this thing going. I’m pretty certain I should be loaded up, assembled and at the range later this week. I’ve thrown in a temp stock to do some dry fire practice in the back yard. Roughly 300-400 hundred today and yesterday. I think it might become one of my favourites but so far I prefer the terminus. Time will tell
I bought used. Bbl, action, trigger tech diamond, heathen brake, and spare blank ready to be chambered.
Will do!! I’ll bring the terminus and load up as well. After zeroing, and some bench/prone shooting, I’ll do some positional shooting and tripod shooting to see how they compare!!
Impact here. Love them. Switch my own barrels. .223 and .308 in pics. Have a .260 hunting rifle on an impact as well. Tried several Terminus at matches and prefer the lighter bolt lift on the Impact. The Terminus 60* throw is nice in keeping bolt / hand away from scope. Can’t go wrong w/ either.
Terminus
I have a Apollo lite and love it. Smooth. 60*. Can text or call the owner and actually talk to him. Gunsmiths have commented on here how well and accurately machined terminus actions are
I have a Apollo lite and love it. Smooth. 60*. Can text or call the owner and actually talk to him. Gunsmiths have commented on here how well and accurately machined terminus actions are
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