Wow, that is a lot of coin, BUT you only have to buy it once, but you get to keep it forever. It will be a pretty stunning rifle by the sound of it.
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Wow, that is a lot of coin, BUT you only have to buy it once, but you get to keep it forever. It will be a pretty stunning rifle by the sound of it.
Thanks Stug.
I probably could get that landed to my door for about $2800 but paying the extra $300 would be well worth it to not have to fuck around sorting paperwork and dealing with any drama if it went wrong.
I'm curious about how much you thought it would be?
Personally I would still do it but you're gonna want to hang on to it cos NO ONE in NZ is gonna pay you what you will want for it when it comes time to sell......trust me. Been there, done that.
As mentioned it will be one of 4 max in NZ
It's only money......
Have look at the end of the Remington catalog, you can buy a complete action for us$285
https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publ...d#/27f2b9ad/19
For the price of one defiance , you could buy 4 remingtons... I know it is not the same, it is like comparing an Holden with a Bugatti .
LOL...a Ford rather than a Holden.
If I go ahead...$3174 action, $2250 Proof Research Barrel and suppressor (already paid), $650 trigger and bottom metal (hinged), $900-s$1k Senator stock. Not allowing for gunsmith time to put together. It is a Bugatti!
What about a full nz made rifle barnard trueflite and a show grade Kevin Gascal stock wallnut
Would shoot fantastic aswell as look good would be a range gun more than hunter though
Im Fairly sure that Kevin gascal has retired, and is not taking on any more work
Still less than I paid for my GAP. Just saying :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08
Also, and no disrespect to any builders/gunsmiths/whatever's here, but who are you going to get to put it all together? I have found that gunsmiths like at GA Precision leave every gunsmith I've ever come across in NZ so far in the dust it isint funny.
Maybe get someone over there to put all the parts together then ship it over in one go as a complete rifle?
It would be too much to send all back and forth to the States. 260AI lightweight for hunting mainly.
you must have a veeeeerry understanding missus! I would tend towards a Nz made action at that price. Whats the weight difference between that and a barnard
ps. Just realised your just down the road. im waipara.
Well took the plunge and bought it...didn't think Terminator was going to give it up! Thanks Greg for all the help, keeping me informed on progress throughout, and securing a very special action. Look forward to posting pics of the completed project. Now to sell that S&B Zenith!!
Not many options there.Quote:
Originally Posted by robhughes-games
For the final price you are going to pay for your rifle, you could have gotten a Christensen . It is not a Bugatti but not far from a Ferrari :-)
Decision made. Not going to pick over the bones of it.
The way I see it you get what you want and will be happy with it,cost comes into it of course but you balance what is important to you vs cost.
for instance I have never owned a Remington and I never will.
Heathen, Sakos are gay (and heavy) :)Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
How can a rifle be "gay" ??
Strange.
All my firearms are happy :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Barnard first choice - Stiller second as they do LH as well ....if you go Stiller, go the whole Maisey hog and do it right ... just sayin...
But apparently not as gay/heavy/expensive as a BlaserQuote:
Originally Posted by mikee
True. Both seem to like changing owners.....................often.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
As far as the original topic, buy once, cry once (assuming you can afford to) sure as shit it will cost more than you wanted to spend but so what, life is like that.
That's it! the 303 is coming for a walk next time!
Have you compared a Stiller and Defiance side by side?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carpe Diem
Yup and I thought the defiance was nicer on the GA Norma magQuote:
Originally Posted by kokako
Than the stiller on my lrm but not that much nicer either way I think most Would be happy
do you have the gear and are you competent to measure tolerances/concentricity ?Quote:
Originally Posted by camo wsm
I think you already know the answer to that question cos if I did I wouldn't have to pay People to build rifles for me... I'm talking about overall fit finish and Feel of the action hence the comment of 'nicer' not 'better' as Both rifles shot extremely well and where put together by good gunsmiths With top bits. I would assume tolerances etc would be similar with both being good Quality custom actions?Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
One would assume so but without actually checking could never know
Defiance actions seem to be held in higher esteem than stillers in the USA , GAP precision now seem to use the Templar action which is the Defiance deviant so must be good .
Stiller Actions | PrecisionRifleBlog.com
Interesting article on bolt actions from the States. Surgeon lead the pack, Defiance big increase, Stiller 80% decrease in popularity. No doubt all good actions...I like the Defiance for its very small tolerances, primary extraction, integral lug and integral 20MOA receiver.
*Should say based on past 3 years overall, but Defiance overtook them last year.
I would go for a Barnard action myself as its up there in quality and accuracy and its NZ made.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08
Tell us more.Quote:
Originally Posted by tui_man2
It has one chode of a boltQuote:
Originally Posted by stug
Had to google chode.
Cool, who are you going to get to build it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08
East Coast Arms are putting together...their 'smith is down central otago.
Here's the prototype of the new Eco-friendly truly custom action from Terminator products.
Still in its early stages of development, I need to ensure a steady supply of timber from sustainably managed forests.
Trying to locate a local timber strong enough for the action body is proving to be difficult, so have used an Aussie substitute for this one.
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...pskgur4i5v.jpg
Uses a locally manufactured trigger & easy to source firing pin assembly.
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...pszor3kn2v.jpg
Uses standard US threads for ease of manufacture & interchangeability of common parts.
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...psua0ri3kq.jpg
Still working the shear strength of the bolt lugs, tuning the primary extraction for maximum performance & on a suitable sustainable solution for the stock.
If all else fails it will make a nice fire :D