So with all the attention customs actions are getting lately why not start a new thread about what would be the end all be all M700 foot print action.
Seems like every custom action maker is making the perfect M700. I want the best of everything on the market but all in one action..
I want an action that fits in a M700 footprint stock. I want it to reliably run from AW or AICS mags. I want an integrated recoil lug with full length tenon threads. All this has been done.
Now for the fun parts.
I want dowelled scope rails angled in MILs. MIL/MIL is a better optics system why can't our scope rails match too?
I want a shroud mounted safety that blocks the firing pin like the M70 or AW.
I want a 60* bolt throw with a floating bolt. (Think Savage meets Ar15) the general consensus is the bolt lift would be too high with only 60* of travel. I'm thinking a larger bolt diameter of say .730-.750 would help along with dual cocking ramps (Ruger seems to have pulled that off). I also want the bolt handle and body made from one piece.
I want to use Remmy pattern triggers. Any of them.
I don't want this new action too tight. It's destined for the field, there's no need for tight benchrest clearances (notice I said clearances not tolerances?)
And lastly I don't want any manufacturer telling me everything is nice and true. I want data. I want to know exactly how much the lug abutments, bolt raceway, tenon threads, and receiver face run out. Same for the bolt body and bolt. And don't tell me there is no runout, I started my career in the tool and die trade at the ripe old age of 17 over 20yrs ago. There's always runout.
So did I miss anything?
Seems like every custom action maker is making the perfect M700. I want the best of everything on the market but all in one action..
I want an action that fits in a M700 footprint stock. I want it to reliably run from AW or AICS mags. I want an integrated recoil lug with full length tenon threads. All this has been done.
Now for the fun parts.
I want dowelled scope rails angled in MILs. MIL/MIL is a better optics system why can't our scope rails match too?
I want a shroud mounted safety that blocks the firing pin like the M70 or AW.
I want a 60* bolt throw with a floating bolt. (Think Savage meets Ar15) the general consensus is the bolt lift would be too high with only 60* of travel. I'm thinking a larger bolt diameter of say .730-.750 would help along with dual cocking ramps (Ruger seems to have pulled that off). I also want the bolt handle and body made from one piece.
I want to use Remmy pattern triggers. Any of them.
I don't want this new action too tight. It's destined for the field, there's no need for tight benchrest clearances (notice I said clearances not tolerances?)
And lastly I don't want any manufacturer telling me everything is nice and true. I want data. I want to know exactly how much the lug abutments, bolt raceway, tenon threads, and receiver face run out. Same for the bolt body and bolt. And don't tell me there is no runout, I started my career in the tool and die trade at the ripe old age of 17 over 20yrs ago. There's always runout.
So did I miss anything?
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