Thread: Custom Actions: Recommendations?

Originally Posted by kokako

Have you compared a Stiller and Defiance side by side?

Yup and I thought the defiance was nicer on the GA Norma mag
Than the stiller on my lrm but not that much nicer either way I think most Would be happy

Originally Posted by camo wsm

Yup and I thought the defiance was nicer on the GA Norma mag
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 ?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

do you have the gear and are you competent to measure tolerances/concentricity ?

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?

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.

Or a hybrid

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Have decided on 260AI build. Don't want a 'borrowed' 700 action but something else like Nesika, Stiller.

Anyone got a build where they would were really happy with the action? I might be keen to try the Hardy action, looks good.

I would go for a Barnard action myself as its up there in quality and accuracy and its NZ made.

Originally Posted by tui_man2

Or a hybrid

Tell us more.

Originally Posted by stug

Tell us more.

It has one chode of a bolt

Had to google chode.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Well took the plunge and bought it...

Cool, who are you going to get to build it?

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.



Uses a locally manufactured trigger & easy to source firing pin assembly.



Uses standard US threads for ease of manufacture & interchangeability of common parts.



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