Thread: cheap actions vs 'expensive'

Only bother with a custom action , IF it brings something special to the table , my customs are all , very meaty , and have special features not found in std factory actions , ie Surgeons SA/XL & Badger 2008s , just do your homework as to want you want in action , or what you want it to do .

Simple way to get around action stiffness ( ie lite sporter actions ) , just use a heavy barrel and use a barrel block , ie float the action , easy .

Later Chris

Originally Posted by ChrisF

Only bother with a custom action , IF it brings something special to the table , my customs are all , very meaty , and have special features not found in std factory actions , ie Surgeons SA/XL & Badger 2008s , just do your homework as to want you want in action , or what you want it to do .

Simple way to get around action stiffness ( ie lite sporter actions ) , just use a heavy barrel and use a barrel block , ie float the action , easy .

Later Chris

+1,

I think far too many people don't really know what they want/need when they make a custom, so may end up putting together a bag full of ill-conceived and very expensive parts that don't necessarily add up to a great rifle at the end of it. I personally think you have to figure out the use and then work backwards, i.e. no point having a Surgeon Action with a 30'' straight profile barrel, a heavy chassis stock and a NF scope if you want a hunting rifle?

kj