Thread: Custom Actions: Recommendations?

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Nice action...US$1600 so getting a bit rich for me. DED says Stiller are a m700 clone too...I guess most are, just prefer something a step up from a stock 700.

Dean Maisey is the one for stillers mate and they are by no means
A stock 700 action just the same footprint that's all, makes life easy for stocks etc

Ah...righto will call him in the morning!

I would a hardy over a stiller any day of the week, stiller are the bottom of the line custom actions price wise you still have alot of play in the race ways, gaps amd loose bolt release. Hardy are very well finished amd better priced for what you get in return.

Most clones are rem700 based.

I have a ti xtreme am peirce ti as well as a couple of bats but all are dearer.

Hardy would be my choice or you would be better off with a tricked out rem accuracy wise over a stiller in my opinion. . . .

Originally Posted by tui_man2

I would a hardy over a stiller any day of the week, stiller are the bottom of the line custom actions price wise you still have alot of play in the race ways, gaps amd loose bolt release. Hardy are very well finished amd better priced for what you get in return.

Most clones are rem700 based.

I have a ti xtreme am peirce ti as well as a couple of bats but all are dearer.

Hardy would be my choice or you would be better off with a tricked out rem accuracy wise over a stiller in my opinion. . . .

I would love to see the Ti Pierce action.

Seems to be a little heavier than a Std Rem LA, if you can believe specs the internet

I agree Tui Man...down to Surgeon and after speaking DED this morning a Christianson for $2495 that includes bottom metal, timney trigger, and carbon fiber mag! Need to researxh that...email and call in Dean but not heard back.

Spoke with Dean - very knowledgeable as you would expect - Surgeon no longer supply bare actions... Damn.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

I agree Tui Man...down to Surgeon and after speaking DED this morning a Christianson for $2495 that includes bottom metal, timney trigger, and carbon fiber mag! Need to researxh that...email and call in Dean but not heard back.

Phoned back just before lunch - thanks for leaving a message. No email received at all so not sure what happened there??? Didnt even know this thread was running, too busy working!! ( thanks for the heads up KG )

Yes, i stock and sell stillers, they are a good custom action at a good price, and not just a rem clone or dollied-up remmie. There are significant upgrades/improvements over the rem700 action design. See the threads running in my commercial advertisers section for pics and details. Bolt/bore clearance is normally about 0.002" on diameters not "sloppy" at all - similar to what you will see on a barnard etc, which are also very good actions, but not lightweight. Cheers.

Thanks again Dean, will check commercial section - forwarded email I sent to 'info' address...and just received the dreaded MS Outlook message delayed...here is the original in case lost in ether or I got address wrong:

-------- Original message --------

Date:24/03/2015 8:33 AM (GMT+12:00)
To: info@gunsmith.co.nz
Cc:
Subject: Custom Rifle Action
Hi Dean

Am in process of putting together a 260AI with Proof Research CF barrel and Senator stock. Trying to land on an action and for no good reason don't want to doll up a m700 action.

I would like to have the m700 footprint for simplicity with Senator stock but with detachable mag. Can you tell me about the Tac 30 and Surgeon actions?

Rifle purpose is lightweight LR target/hunting.

If you don't mind I will call you later today....

Must have had alot better ones them I have them dean as mine would be nowhere close tm .002 clearance in race ways but that why you get what you pay for can't expect them to be right up there when they are the lower level custom.

I would build off then for clients but not recommend them if starting out.

But it's personal choice is main thing as long as they are happy, everyone has different thoughts amd likes. Makes it the best think of going custom. . . .

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Surgeon no longer supply bare actions

Surgeon havent supplied bare actions for probably 3 years. They are also really heavy.

Defiance Actions are the shit!!

They have great reviews. Not sure who supplies locally.

591SA Repeater | Surgeon Rifles

Bat or nesika!

Deadeye Dicks - New Products


Not the cheapest but looks solid....

Christensen Custom Action | Trade Me

a Touch cheaper

Have to factor in bottom metal, trigger, and mag is included so... not so bad? I just can't find any reviews