Action Purchase

[Cat 64]

I want to build a new rifle. It will be a 260 AI. I have already purchased the barrel (Criterion 28"). Now I want to buy the action. Just finished building a 6mm BR using the Savage target action (LBRP) and the original f-class stock. It shoots and looks great. I could not find anywhere at this time the same action for sale. My wife gave me some money for my B-day and now I have around $1000 to spend on an action. I love the RBLP concept. I looked around and checked many outfits selling actions but it appears most cost more and come without trigger and / or trigger guard. I am still debating if I want a single shot or not. Later I might want to use this action for longer cartridges. I am welcoming your thoughts.

[foxx]

PM sent. check the classifieds here for nice action

[earl39]

Call Jim at NSS (763) 682-4296. A new action comes with trigger and trigger guard. Sounds like someone is trying to get over on you plus they are well under 1000 bucks.

[Cat 64]

Jim is out of these actions. I was referring at the custom made actions I.e. panda, stiller, surgeon, templair etc.

[limige]

Many customs use Remington styles. Ive been eyeing either a pierce or defiance myself. But since you bought the barrel already you have to figure something out

[sinman]

Stiller is right in your price range

[jonbearman]

Why not a shilen action,takes savage barrels,has the floating bolt head,what is not to like and takes a remington style trigger.

[Maztech89]

Yes if I already had a savage barrel I'd be getting the Shilen. Otherwise there is a pile to choose from but unless you are looking to have the barrel rechambered and a new shank threaded, I believe the Shilen is perfect for your needs and price range. Ugh, the thought of a Jewell trigger in something that takes savage barrels....I need a cold shower!!!

[Alleycat72]

I just bought a BAT. It cost more than my custom Savage. So I feel you.

[CAPTBEACH]

Why not a shilen action,takes savage barrels,has the floating bolt head,what is not to like and takes a remington style trigger.

Basically the Shilen action they are referring to is about as close to a Savage Clone as you can get...think Panda, Stiller Remington 700 clones except substitute SAVAGE...

Seems they have taken the best of 3 actions and put it in one. Savage floating bolt and barrel nut, remington parts compatibility and bolt, stiller action. Is there a downside? It's pricey but it's custom quality...

Glad to see you around...post some pics of that 6BR...

[Cat 64]

How do you insert a picture here anyways?

[Cat 64]

I talked to Shilen people on the phone. Is this a good action? Did not see too many reviews. And how do I make sure it fits my Criterion bull barrel I purchased already. Is the competition recoil lug I purchased from Jim with the barrel going to be good for 'marrying' the Shilen action with that barrel?

[CAPTBEACH]

I talked to Shilen people on the phone. Is this a good action? Did not see too many reviews. And how do I make sure it fits my Criterion bull barrel I purchased already. Is the competition recoil lug I purchased from Jim with the barrel going to be good for 'marrying' the Shilen action with that barrel?

If their actions are as good as their barrels...HELL YEAH...

[Cat 64]

Does the Shilen action fit my Criterion large shank bull barrel?

[shoalwater]

No I believe the Shilen actions are small shank.

[Cat 64]

What other actions will fit my Criterion large shank bull barrel?

[CAPTBEACH]

Me...I'd have a competent smith rethread it to small shank and run the Shilen...cost you about $100

[Cat 64]

So I guess most actions take a small shank...1.057

[CAPTBEACH]

So I guess most actions take a small shank...1.057

There are lots of large shanks out there...mostly magnums and short magnums and target rifles...but my guy tells me the small shank is 3 or 4 to 1 to large shanks...if I already had a large shank Criterion barrel and I wanted a custom action (most if not all will be small shank) then I'd buy the action and take the barrel to a competent smith, maybe even call Criterion and ask them to do it and turn the shank down from large to small shank and run with it...that Shilen action is one I have been drooling over for years, floating bolt head, barrel nut, M700 pattern and accepts M700 and Jewels triggers...Its got WIN all over it...look at the shear number of M700/700 Clone stocks that are out there vs Savage offerings...that and the jewel trigger alone is a huge selling point...

[Cat 64]

Nobody has in stock Savage standard caliber bolt head RBLP (18182) target action. I can find though the 223 bolt head RBLP (18183). How much alteration I need to do to arrive at the former action? Where would I find the necessary parts?