Can we talk custom actions?

[megastink]

In another post, I asked the community for input on components for a custom build. I stated that I figured I was going to use a Rem700, but a few members mentioned that I should go custom. I have never researched custom actions. My research has made me realize that everyone has a different idea of what the best "value" custom action is. So now, throughly confused, I need help again.

the goal of my build is a lightweight 260 Rem with a carbon fiber barrel and a Grayboe Trekker (non-negoiatble). I'm looking for a good value lightweight short action in a Rem700 footprint. I was going to do a Remage barrel, but I think I'll just get a prefit if I'm going custom. I really want to be around $750 with trigger and rail if possible. Overall budget for the build is around $2k. Would love to hear opinions.

 

[adam32+P]

Bighorn Origin or get a Christensen when JA Outdoors has them in stock.

 

[BoomFlop]

You will not find a custom action for $750 with a trigger, much less bottom metal.

You'd be further ahead looking at a Tikka action. With a prefit you might be able to do it for $2000.

Good luck.
Steve

 

[waspocrew]

Unfortunately, for a custom action, $750 (including trigger and rail) probably won't happen unless getting a great deal on a used action. Most are going to start at about $850 for the action (and usually rail). People might chime in and say, "But what about the Mack Bros stainless Evo for $550??" - problem is, they aren't in stock, and doesn't sound like they will be available for quite a while.

Bighorn Origin would get my vote as well. If looking at a factory action, you could build off a Tikka as well. Shouldered prefits are available for both. ARC Nucleus is about the same price, but I have no experience with it.

 

[Kimber7man]

If you already have the 700 action, you have 2 primary choices. You're gonna buy a trigger for either option so that's a moot point.
1) pay the gunsmith to true yours up when they install the barrel.
2) sell the action and use the money gained to buy a custom.

 

[26Reload]

To go along with Megastink(?)
What do individual lightweight actions weigh...cause a std rem action is gonna leave ya with a 9# rifle at best.....
Weight/cost.....
I'm kinda figuring similarly....but long action std bolt face...65284...

 

[whhood]

I have a 7-08 that I built on a standard 700 action that is 6.5 pounds with scope and 4 rounds in it. It can be done.

 

[megastink]

I have a 7-08 that I built on a standard 700 action that is 6.5 pounds with scope and 4 rounds in it. It can be done.

I'd love to hear details about that rifle.

 

[Mikecr]

An aftermarket action will cost more, but the gun will gain more in value.
Do you want to build a gun that you could never get your money back from?

 

[DENRIK89]

In another post, I asked the community for input on components for a custom build. I stated that I figured I was going to use a Rem700, but a few members mentioned that I should go custom. I have never researched custom actions. My research has made me realize that everyone has a different idea of what the best "value" custom action is. So now, throughly confused, I need help again.

the goal of my build is a lightweight 260 Rem with a carbon fiber barrel and a Grayboe Trekker (non-negoiatble). I'm looking for a good value lightweight short action in a Rem700 footprint. I was going to do a Remage barrel, but I think I'll just get a prefit if I'm going custom. I really want to be around $750 with trigger and rail if possible. Overall budget for the build is around $2k. Would love to hear opinions.

Every oz you want to lose equals $. I've got an Origin that I love that cost $850 with the rail and is 32oz, I've also got a defiance Anti that I love just as much for different reasons that was $1075 w/aluminum rail but weighs 21oz. My advice is Don't go with half measures, if your going that far save a little more cash and build it exactly how you want. Trust me, It will save disappointment and likely money later on.

 

[whhood]

Remington 700 SS action $360
Remington SS featherweight barrel new takeoff $95
Manners UC stock $600
Triggertech primary $100
Talley lightweight rings $50
Leupold vxr 4-12x50 $400

Obviously I shopped around and the price point may be a little harder to hit now but you can come close. A lighter scope and an anti action would shed another pound or so. I m not saying not to go custom, I love my custom rifles, just saying what is possible depending on budget.

 

[sp6x6]

watch classified here and you can find what you need.Already done,takes some time but quicker than waiting on a build.

 

[26Reload]

Remington 700 SS action $360
Remington SS featherweight barrel new takeoff $95
Manners UC stock $600
Triggertech primary $100
Talley lightweight rings $50
Leupold vxr 4-12x50 $400

Obviously I shopped around and the price point may be a little harder to hit now but you can come close. A lighter scope and an anti action would shed another pound or so. I m not saying not to go custom, I love my custom rifles, just saying what is possible depending on budget.

Is the Remington action std.....or did you have weight removed from it...

 

[whhood]

Standard action