Ultimatum deadline and Barnard SM

[Gil P.]

Has anyone used either of these actions? The deadline is new, but im surprised that I haven't heard much about it. 60 degree throw, savage barrel nut config, floating bolt head that's easy to change...

 

[jzwolen]

I've got about 100rnds through my Ultimatum Deadline. I think its great. 60 degree throw, AW mags, and its built like a tank. I haven't started running it in matches yet, but I dont seen any disadvantages with it.

 

[Gil P.]

How's the weight of the bolt throw compared to other actions you've used? Have you gotten it dirty, and was it still reliable?

It seems like a good action, and the price is good too.

 

[jzwolen]

It's a little stiffer compared to my Axiom, but i'v.e got about 5000 cycles on the Axiom at this point. Gonna try to get another couple hundred rounds through Deadline this month

 

[Gil P.]

No one here has used the Barnard?

 

[M338]

No one here has used the Barnard?

The Barnard is a great action but not a true drop in and was designed around the hsp mags,but that may or may not be about to change........?

 

[MDT_Josh]

I've had the chance to shoot a handful of Deadline's, some that were basically brand new and one that had ~3000 rounds through it. Both shot amazing, but there was definitely a smoother bolt throw on the broken in one (as to be expected). The bolt lift is night-and-day when compared to the old U300, but I believe they're using dual cocking cams now too (don't quote me on that), which aids with the heavier bolt lift that is usually found on 3 lugs.

Comparing the Deadline to the Barnard is a little weird, as they are generally used for different purposes (UP for hunting/precision, Barnard for f-class and ELR). Either way, I don't think you can make a wrong choice between the two, but depending on what the end goal of the build is, remember that the Deadline is pretty much a drop in fit for R700 chassis/stocks, whilst the Barnard isn't.

 

[Gil P.]

Good to know, I think I'll be going with the deadline