Multi caliber options

[zzzzbzt]

I'm looking into my first custom build and would like to hear options for a setup that will run both long and short action.

I just don't really want to have more than one center-fire rifle and I just like magnums.

A quick change barrel feature is the main ask but would like 60 degree bolt throw are. I was looking at the Terminus Zeus but their bolt face options appear limited.

Is this something that's even possible for less than the $11k AI platforms?

Thanks!

 

[Csafisher]

Zues has 223, 308, and Mag bolt faces. I think he also has ARC/PPC bolts now too. You’d have to call and check. What are you looking for?

 

[zzzzbzt]

Zues has 223, 308, and Mag bolt faces. I think he also has ARC/PPC bolts now too. You’d have to call and check. What are you looking for?

The main calibers I'd like to run out of it are 308, 6.5CM, and 300WM. I looked at the Zeus - if that's the way to go then great!

 

[Csafisher]

Well he has bolts for all of those in the long action model…

 

[Matt_3479]

The main calibers I'd like to run out of it are 308, 6.5CM, and 300WM. I looked at the Zeus - if that's the way to go then great!

308 and 6.5 are the same bolt face, and is standard from every manufacturer, and the 300 win mag is a magnum bolt face also standard from every manufacturer.

The Zeus would require 2 bolts to be able to run those calibers which isn’t a big deal. Simply loosen the 2 set screws, spin barrel off, new barrel on, tighten 2 set screw and swap bolts.
Done

 

[zzzzbzt]

308 and 6.5 are the same bolt face, and is standard from every manufacturer, and the 300 win mag is a magnum bolt face also standard from every manufacturer.

The Zeus would require 2 bolts to be able to run those calibers which isn’t a big deal. Simply loosen the 2 set screws, spin barrel off, new barrel on, tighten 2 set screw and swap bolts.
Done

Fantastic, I wasn't certain based on the website! My only other question is I've heard of feeding issues for short action cartridges in a long action, is there a fix I need to do for that?

 

[Rockfish Dave]

I have the setup you are looking for. A Terminus Zeus QC CIP long action. Just order the bolts you plan on running. I believe it was accurate mags where I bought the magazines for: 308, 300WM, and 338 LM in CIP length.

 

[Rockfish Dave]

308 mag

.308 Win. Long Action SSSF Magazine

Our single-stack, single-feed long action magazines for the .308 Winchester are the perfect magazines for any shooter looking to feed several short action calibers in their long action rifle. These long action .308 WIN magazines from Accurate-Mag are built from steel, heat treated, and then...

accurate-mag.com

300wm / 338LM

Long Action DSSF Magazine

The patented feed lip configuration allows the largest bolt to round overlap of any rifle cartridge magazine on the market. Configured in the same geometry for the M2010 Sniper system resulting in the fastest round release time for a center feed cartridge delivery system. Offered in the 3.850...

accurate-mag.com

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Buy an AXSR or MRAD if you want to run both without any fuckery.

 

[Macht]

DT SRS would also fit the bill.

 

[zzzzbzt]

308 mag

.308 Win. Long Action SSSF Magazine

Our single-stack, single-feed long action magazines for the .308 Winchester are the perfect magazines for any shooter looking to feed several short action calibers in their long action rifle. These long action .308 WIN magazines from Accurate-Mag are built from steel, heat treated, and then...

accurate-mag.com

300wm / 338LM

Long Action DSSF Magazine

The patented feed lip configuration allows the largest bolt to round overlap of any rifle cartridge magazine on the market. Configured in the same geometry for the M2010 Sniper system resulting in the fastest round release time for a center feed cartridge delivery system. Offered in the 3.850...

accurate-mag.com

Thanks for these!

 

[zzzzbzt]

And thanks all for the advice!

 

[Rockfish Dave]

Depending on what your use is, the chassis/stock options really make the Terminus a versatile option.

Have heavy target rifles (3), but at roughly 18lbs each it limited them to only fun shooting. I ended up effectively replacing the 3 with 2 Terminus Zeus Quick change based rifles (Long and short actions) in MDT HNT26 chassis. Calibers span from. 223 to 338LM. Very happy with them.

This is exactly what I wanted some 20 years ago when I built my first custom. On the original I ran multiple calibers as well, but got tired of stripping everything off to change calibers, and rezeroing after each change. The new setups are consistent and repeatable.

Joel was kind enough to drill holes so that I can access the qc set screws. Literally about 1 minute to change calibers.

 

[Blueoval56]

Desert tech SRS for the win. Anything from 233 to 338 Lapua based cartridges.

 

[JR1200W3]

Why would you not want more than one rifle?

 

[zzzzbzt]

Mainly limited space, but also would prefer to limit investment where possible

 

[JR1200W3]

MRADs, AXSRs, and DTs are pretty expensive rifles.