Custom Actions whats the best bang for your buck

[JGemballa]

I shoot PRS and also do a lot of hunting and just built a 6.5 creedmoor on a Defiance Tenacity action , with Bartlein barrel and this gun has been a pleasure to work with , been an absolute tack driver and has given no problems at all for the first thousand rounds.
My question is I am ready to start another build for PRS , this one will probably be a 6BR , and I am perplexed about what action to start with , should I spend the $1400 on an Impact or Deviant , or stick with the Tenacity or maybe a Bighorn , since I kinda like the mechanical ejector and stay with the $900-$1000 actions?
I guess I'm asking if the extra $400 is worth it ?

 

[JMW67]

for a 6br i like the little borden action

 

[Dave in WI]

I just ordered a Tenacity for my pending 6BR build.

 

[Buck Fever]

It's my understanding that Dasher is a hot rod version of 6BR and 6GT is an upgrade of Dasher to fit short action magazines better for reliable feeding.

It might be a better upgrade to go with a cartridge designed to work in common actions rather than trying to find an action that works well with 6BR.

That will pretty much allow you to chose for features or preference instead of which actions work with short cases.

 

[Ranger Rick]

A 6BR custom rifle builder should be a great resource. Here's another helpful site that should help on the feeding issue

New Mag-Fed Action Optimized for 6 Dasher and 6BR Family « Daily Bulletin

The 6BR Improved cases have become very popular in tactical competitions. In fact the Precision Rifle Blog reports that the majority of Top 10 PRS and NRL shooters are now running some version of the 6mmBR Norma case -- such as the 6mm Dasher,...

bulletin.accurateshooter.com

 

[Ron Milby]

I just built a 6 GT PRS rifle using the Impact action, Area 419 prefit Bartlein 1-7 barrel, APA gen 3 brake, Bix n Andy 2 stage trigger, and a Manners PRS2 stock. It is a tack driver. I have shot many .15 MOA 5 shot groups and a few less than .10 MOA 3 shot groups @ and beyond 300 yards. No gunsmithing involved. My other Impact PRS style rifle is a 6.5 PRC and it also a sub 1/4 MOA rifle.

I say the actions are outstanding and worth it. I like the fact that you can order prefit barrels for other cartridges when you want something new.

 

[Ranger Rick]

I just built a 6 GT PRS rifle using the Impact action, Area 419 prefit Bartlein 1-7 barrel, APA gen 3 brake, Bix n Andy 2 stage trigger, and a Manners PRS2 stock. It is a tack driver. I have shot many .15 MOA 5 shot groups and a few less than .10 MOA 3 shot groups @ and beyond 300 yards. No gunsmithing involved. My other Impact PRS style rifle is a 6.5 PRC and it also a sub 1/4 MOA rifle.

I say the actions are outstanding and worth it. I like the fact that you can order prefit barrels for other cartridges when you want something new.

Ron, what is the length of your barrels? I've been more than pleased with my Bartlein barrels

 

[Scott E Ames]

I have a Bighorn SR3 and love it. It is nice not throwing your brass all over creation. Being able to change bolt face and service bolt with no tools is a plus. All the custom actions above are superior and you really can't say any are bad. Choose which characteristics suit your style and requirements best.

 

[Ron Milby]

I have a Bighorn SR3 and love it. It is nice not throwing your brass all over creation. Being able to change bolt face and service bolt with no tools is a plus. All the custom actions above are superior and you really can't say any are bad. Choose which characteristics suit your style and requirements best.

26 ". I have several Bartlein barrels and they all shoot great.

 

[Ron Milby]

Ron, what is the length of your barrels? I've been more than pleased with my Bartlein barrels

Oops. I replied to the wrong one.

26 ". I have several Bartlein barrels and they all shoot great.

 

[Scott E Ames]

I have several Bartlein, Hart and Douglas barrels. All shoot well but Bartlein seem to shoot best with Hart a close #2.

 

[Farmerboy78]

I have defiance tenacity and arc nucleus actions

 

[jd5521]

It's my understanding that Dasher is a hot rod version of 6BR and 6GT is an upgrade of Dasher to fit short action magazines better for reliable feeding.

It might be a better upgrade to go with a cartridge designed to work in common actions rather than trying to find an action that works well with 6BR.

That will pretty much allow you to chose for features or preference instead of which actions work with short cases.

the 6br was originally built for a short action. I run a 6brx for all my prs rigs with mag kits in on defiance deviants. When I shot benchrestI ran 6br and all the improved versions on various actions all being short actions. You do not need a special action to run a 6br or any of it's variants.

 

[Totoro]

Kelbly Atlas gets my votes...

BTW, the Atlas just got a new upgrades.

- 1 piece bolt with interchangeable thread handles for length and knob options
- Updated extractor