Action for shouldered switch barrels
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If I am understanding you correctly, you are asking that if your gunsmith gets a print of your action, then you can just send a barrel to the gunsmith for him to chamber a barrel for you. Correct? So, your assumption is that all of the actions of that model on the Print are made exactly what the print says.
Top of the list of this kind of qualifications are:
Borden
Stolle
Some Batt actions, early ones were very different
These are the ones that I am familiar with.
I am not a Defiant kind of guy.
OP, sounds like you have the patience of a gnat when it comes to head spacing on a go/no-go gauge with Pre fits which is much more simple than advanced reloading techniques and advanced rifle cleaning. Perhaps more training on how to set up the Pre Fits is in order...pretty darn simple, a little time, and a little patience, Patience is the main ingredient.
Many actions listed by some do not fit the answer to your question. Many of the action companies come and go, the tried and true customs that do not need to be reworked are few.
With the liability/expense of shipping a gun, being able to just order a chambered barrel is a real plus, Shouldered or Pre-fit.
B P Shooter
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Yep, missing Cadex Kraken. Although not actually a prefit. Actually a multi-cal and you order barrels (Bartlin 5R) from Cadex as pur unit s/n.
I was only stating the actions that many match shooters and match rifle gunsmiths have found to be dead nuts reliable from action to action over a NUMBER of years, THAT I AM AWARE OF. I am sure that there are other actions that have very stringent quality control from action to action.
Current Borden, Stolle, and Bat actions have a very long track record of proven quality over time.
We have not even mentioned the fire control system and design.
Current Borden, Stolle, and Bat actions have a very long track record of proven quality over time.
We have not even mentioned the fire control system and design.
I have the SA. I just ordered a LA for 300 PRC
Jeffrey Van Zandt
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the savage nut is not good but the one bighorn sells is out standing just a 16 point box end to on and off and when torque to specs they are the same as a shoulder fit also bighorn sells a smooth one but you then need there special wrench to use them and boy it is costly
Tough to beat a terminus Zeus. I have one in 22 creedmoor I just got back that I have had the chance to shoot yet but barrel change is super easy. This is a Zeus with Gunwerks clymr stock, Diamond trigger with 18" bartlein #4 carbon barrel.
Rob_Emm
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Terminus Zeus is the Jam
rem.xp100
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A new one on the market is Aero SOLUS at a surprisingly good price. They use the same prefit as the Origin, three lug ,so a short bolt throw, integral base and lug as well as a trigger hanger and side bolt release. Nice "cocked" indicator as well. 700 footprint. I've used them on a couple builds now and very happy with them.
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I learned on a basic Savage model 10 and I already had had three savage compatible barrels. I upgraded to Zermatt TL3, loved it. Now I have two. I have two shouldered pre fit from Proof but my Savage barrel nut barrels still work with the TL3s which is nice. I just noticed Carbon Six is offering pre fit for Zermatt now. I assume they are shouldered. I have one of their barrels in a Savage shank....
So in my experience, Zermatt is top quality and offers some flexibility.
I would add that changing their bolt head could not be easier.
Patriot Valley Arms has shouldered prefits and nut style for a bunch of actions. Their Osprey blanks are excellent. I have three now and they are very accurate.
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Prefit Barrels with Osprey blanks
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Leadslinger300rum
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I have 4 Terminus actions, 5 bolts and 11 barrels. Awesome actions and great customer service, Joel is a pleasure to deal with.
