Input for new action for 300 RUM

[Randy Tidwell]

I am looking into building a new 300 RUM.

My goal is to use the 181 Hammers.

I have a Montana Arms 300 Rum, but the bullets need to be seated so deep in the case, I loose allot of case capacity.

Ideally, I would like the seat the bullet with the top of the boat tail at the neck/shoulder junction.
Ends up being 3.850" OAL.

Who makes an action that will accommodate a loaded round up to 3.900"?

Currently, I am considering Kelby's Atlas, but I am open to other recomendations.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

well Kelby wont get you there, they only do a 3.850 MBE-3 cut which wont get you to your goal.
the 181 hammers have relatively short bearing surface and aren't very long, in my 300 rum's they will run north of 3400 built with a MBE-3 , don't worry about taking up space. BAT makes a CFE-9 cut for their HR action which I run a lot they are pretty much the only action manufacturer that will cut this on request.

 

[Randy Tidwell]

Thanks Elk Hunter. I tried calling Kelby's last week and again this morning, they don't answer their phone. That does not make me very impressed.

I will look into the Bat, I had a Bat on my Rail Gun, nice actions.

The other action I was considering (call me crazy) is a Ruger No. 1., but I love them. Not sure how it would hold up to the RUM. At one point I had six of them, down to just one now. A 338 Gibbs.

The other criteria I desire (not mandatory, but would like) is a Mod 70 style safety.

 

[Rumup]

I have a Lone Peak Razor they cut for a Wyatt's 4'' for me. I love it
http://www.lonepeakarms.com/razor

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

I have a Lone Peak Razor they cut for a Wyatt's 4'' for me. I love it
http://www.lonepeakarms.com/razor

yeah ive had a few cut like this also but they squirm a little when asked ha ha

 

[Rumup]

Yeah they want me to get a local smith to do it but they cut it after we talked.

 

[Mram10us]

Are you opposed to single feeding? Just curious since you mentioned a Ruger #1. I single feed my edge and rums

 

[Randy Tidwell]

Not opposed to the single feed at all. Just would be nice to find an action that would feed from the mag.
I can get a second round off with a falling block pretty quick.

I'm not a fan of detachable mags. Just my preference.

We are in the process of moving to OK next month. When things settle down I'm going to order something, not sure what yet. Will not need to deal with CA gun law stupidity anymore!!!

 

[Deleted member 103481]

Terminus Helios?

I'm surprised Kelbly didn't answer I had very much the opposite experience

 

[KyCarl]

I have a Lone Peak and a Surgeon 1086 that are pretty nice!
https://surgeonrifles.com/product/1086-long-action-repeater/

 

[Mram10us]

I hunt high desert, so I prefer single feed or adl style on my Rem 700s. Look forward to your build.

 

[crystalgayleguy]

what part of Oklahoma u moving to

 

[rsmithsr]

try the Kelbly golden bear..it is single..but strong

 

[Mram10us]

If single feed is a consideration, why not a simple Rem 700?