CRF action?

[wilkup]

Who makes the highest quality "factory" action? I've been looking at the Kimber, Ruger M77, Model 70 and CZ 550.
I'm currently undecided on a cartridge. I want at least a .338 cal but it might be based off the -06 case, WSM-like case (Sherman Mega), or take the easy route and use a traditional belted magnum case.
For a short/fat WSM option I like the Model 77/70's 3.1" mag boxes.
I've heard of these four, the Kimber is the nicest action and very close to custom. How do the others stack up to it? The Kimber does give up ~1/4" COAL to the Model 70/77 I think which makes it less desirable if I go WSM route. The 550 is very nice and I'd strongly consider it if I went with a standard or long magnum round - 338 Win or 375 H&H.
I'm still in the brainstorming stage but wanted some help understanding these different actions or if there is another I've just overlooked.

 

[MT-JONAS]

My opinion would be the Tikka action. Put in the minimum bolt stop for your cartridge and roll.

 

[wilkup]

My opinion would be the Tikka action. Put in the minimum bolt stop for your cartridge and roll.

Not CRF - Controlled Round Feed. I've got a Defiance antic sitting on the shelf I could use but want a CRF action for this build.

 

[BRADMOTO]

Not CRF - Controlled Round Feed. I've got a Defiance antic sitting on the shelf I could use but want a CRF action for this build.

American Rifle Co. Nucleus, CDG, Mausingfield. Basically, all their actions.

 

[wilkup]

American Rifle Co. Nucleus, CDG, Mausingfield. Basically, all their actions.

Right, they're all a bit more expensive than the factory offerings I listed above though…

 

[stazmania]

Montana rifle co. Of the choice given Mod 70 and for me, I like the classic. 2cents

 

[wilkup]

Montana rifle co. Of the choice given Mod 70 and for me, I like the classic. 2cents

They used to sell their 1999 action but I guess the new owners don't offer that option on the new one. Thanks for the suggestion.
Why the Model 70 over the other options?

 

[MT-JONAS]

Not CRF - Controlled Round Feed. I've got a Defiance antic sitting on the shelf I could use but want a CRF action for this build.

Duh, must've went in my eyeball and out my …

 

[cajun]

Zermatt origin.

 

[wilkup]

Zermatt origin.

I thought all the Zermatt actions were push feed 700 clones…?

 

[Hondo64d]

I thought all the Zermatt actions were push feed 700 clones…?

They are a 700 footprint, but are CRF.

John

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Who makes the highest quality "factory" action? I've been looking at the Kimber, Ruger M77, Model 70 and CZ 550.
I'm currently undecided on a cartridge. I want at least a .338 cal but it might be based off the -06 case, WSM-like case (Sherman Mega), or take the easy route and use a traditional belted magnum case.
For a short/fat WSM option I like the Model 77/70's 3.1" mag boxes.
I've heard of these four, the Kimber is the nicest action and very close to custom. How do the others stack up to it? The Kimber does give up ~1/4" COAL to the Model 70/77 I think which makes it less desirable if I go WSM route. The 550 is very nice and I'd strongly consider it if I went with a standard or long magnum round - 338 Win or 375 H&H.
I'm still in the brainstorming stage but wanted some help understanding these different actions or if there is another I've just overlooked.

We like Model 70, Ruger is Great, Kimber is smooth!
We have Model 70 in a .325 WSM
Kimber Montana in a .270 WSM
I would go with a Kimber or Model 70 and not with a Ruger-not enough options for Stocks/chassis.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

OLD, Gunsmith "Slicked Up", Pre-1964, M-70 Magnum Actions, then, Re- Barreled to, .338 Win. Mag. W/ 250 gr. Partitions, FOR,.. Grizzlies etc,.. WHEN,..
Your Life's,.. on,.. "the Line" !

 

[BRADMOTO]

Right, they're all a bit more expensive than the factory offerings I listed above though…

We aren't in this because it saves money…