I am looking to build a 7mm PRC or .300WM. I've got the stock and other parts chosen, and I'd like some advice on which action on the two. What say those of you that have more knowledge than I do.
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One in every thread...2001 called. it wants it's action choices back
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I'll be honest, I picked Surgeon and Stiller because I know (or knew apparently) how good they are. That being said, I'll take a look at Lone Peak and Impact.
I was planning on having Altus build it for me, any objections to that?
Altus does good stuff. If anything just ask what they recommend for an action and do that since they carry (though inventory may vary) Impact, Lone Peak, Defiance, Kelbly, Terminus, Zermatt, Falkor, Curtis, and Surgeon. Really the only ones they don't carry are BAT and ARC.I was planning on having Altus build it for me, any objections to that?
My apologies for the issue with the 308 closing on a no-go. I chamber 308s to +.001 - +.002 headspace because FGMM ammo is REALLY close to zero headspace and can cause snug close problems. But there is a fine margin and if you add cerakote thickness and other miniscule thicknesses it adds up.......not to mention the manufacturing tolerance variations in the gages from different manufacturers.My last two rifles were Altus builds. They would be my go-to (and they're a great bunch of guys). Impact in a Foundation (wanted one for a long time), and a Vudoo in a Matrix. I've bought a bunch of barrels from them too.
The only hiccup was the barrel on the Foundation was bored out with one or two thou too much headspace; just enough to allow a no-go gage to go. They sent me a label while I was on the phone with them. They turned it around very fast and sent it back perfect, which is what you are buying. I'm moving to Dasher when these barrels burn out, and I will buy from Altus.
The Vudoo is...a Vudoo. Easy button for .22 precision.
Their shooting facility is also very nice (keeps getting nicer), and the matches are a hell of a lot of fun. It's not too far out of the way from where I go in FL, so I always check what they have going on when I'll be in The Pan Handle.
They do everything right. Their staff is lots of...
One in every thread...
I'll be honest, I picked Surgeon and Stiller because I know (or knew apparently) how good they are. That being said, I'll take a look at Lone Peak and Impact.
I was planning on having Altus build it for me, any objections to that?
He forgot BAT in that list...2001 called. it wants it's action choices back
He forgot BAT in that list...
One in every thread...
I'll be honest, I picked Surgeon and Stiller because I know (or knew apparently) how good they are. That being said, I'll take a look at Lone Peak and Impact.
I was planning on having Altus build it for me, any objections to that?
Actually... probably going to be a CadexI would agree with you. I have a soft spot for Stiller, and never regretted an Stiller action, but that might be my sniper rifle bias. Surgeon I really do not have experience, but they are part of the same company as McMillan, and, well, they make some awesome military grade actions. Our customers who buy Cadex chassis speak the world of Impact, and others, and we are exploring some FBI rifles with Impact.
I do not think you can make a bad decision. Have you chosen a chassis?
Actions have come a long ways since Surgeon and Stiller were prevalent.
Lots of great options out today. It may behoove you to learn of the other options on the market now.
Again welcome to yesteryear. You are one of the very few who are "not on board" with prefits and if you shoot enough or want one action and swapping barrels/calibers then you should be as they are a great advantage to the shooter in saving time and money. I would never buy an action again that could not take shouldered prefits. I would advise you not to either and also to listen to KThomas and look around at the actions on the market now.Other than prefit barrels (which I'm not totally on board with yet) what's different from Surgeon or Stiller?
I remember by surgeon was not as smooth and slick as my bighorn or TRG. It was by no means bad and head and tail above a stock Remington.
I guess to turn the question around on you, why would you want a surgeon over the other options available today? I don’t see any benefit to a surgeon vs the multitude of other great options available now.
If it’s strictly for nostalgia that’s one thing. I yearned for a surgeon back in the day before I bought mine and back in the day it was cream of the crop. I just think it had its time and didn’t keep up with the current offerings.
I have no experience with Stiller. Never seen or handled one.
I own a lone peak, impact, kelbly’s, terminus, zermatt, ks arms, ultimatum, defiance, had a stiller for years, had a surgeon, had a Curtis.Other than prefit barrels (which I'm not totally on board with yet) what's different from Surgeon or Stiller?
I'm not sure where you can even acquire a new Surgeon action these days if you wanted to get one. If you have a gunsmith that can get one, cool. If not, where do you buy one?