What’s your favorite hunting action?

[Pulpwood]

Winchester model 70 !

 

[ofbandg]

Like many of you who have suggested it I, too, am a Remington fan. I made up a 7-08 on my modified Mohawk action a few years ago with a 21 inch Hart stainless barrel and some custom work on the 600 trigger. I couldn't find an aftermarket trigger for these rifles and aftermarket stocks are rare so I had to make one, but the results were spectacular as a lightweight, accurate and tough hunting rifle. It especially likes the 139 grain GMX and puts them out at just under 2900fps, which makes it fine for all manner of deer and sheep. Saving a half pound with titanium or gaining a shorter throw with a 60 degree bolt would be nice, particularly if you need fast follow up shots, but it is seldom worth the extra cash.

 

[MagnumManiac]

Winchester model 70 !

This says it all!

In fact, I would add ANY action that mimmicks the Win Model 70 gets my nod. The 3 position safety is the key thing to have.
Kimber 84-8400, CZ 550 (even without the 3 position safety) or any Mauser '98 with a 3 position safety.

Cheers.

 

[just country]

morning, rem. 721 and 722. actions. very good warriors.
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[James Legg]

ok so I'm considering doing a custom 7mm08 for deer in California what are some of the better custom actions for a hunting rifle? Not looking to build a bench gun but something that can be packed around the hills? I have been told some work better than others for hunting due to some being built to tight for a reliable hunting gun?

I'm Remington shooter. I use Remington actions, mostly used one. I get them form adds in the paper, on eBay.

 

[Pat Byrne]

I have a bunch of Stillers... But would be happy with most any of the customs..

 

[FEENIX]

ok so I'm considering doing a custom 7mm08 for deer in California what are some of the better custom actions for a hunting rifle? Not looking to build a bench gun but something that can be packed around the hills? I have been told some work better than others for hunting due to some being built to tight for a reliable hunting gun?

For me, this is budget and personal preference driven. For factory and DIY, Savage actions are hard to beat. For custom, I like Big Horn Arms.

 

[waltercrouse]

Winchester model 70 !

Pre 64

 

[KyCarl]

I have a Lone Peak Fuzion and a Surgeon 1086 both seem great?
As much as I can tell it's pick-em..

 

[HARPERC]

.......In fact, I would add ANY action that mimmicks the Win Model 70 gets my nod. The 3 position safety is the key thing to have.......

I've had a couple converted (one 600) to Gentry's it works well

 

[Greyfox]

While my favorite short action is my Surgeon 591, I have been using a Cooper 52, long action in 6.5x284 for the bulk of my LR Hunting for the last 8 years. A 3 lug, fluted bolt, the accuracy, smoothness and operational reliabilty has proven to be excellent. It's approaching 1000 rounds, and has accounted for a few dozen game animals, and about the same number of varmints out to 1200 yards.

 

[Deviant]

I'm having a 6.5 GAP built on a Defiance Deviant Ultralight with a Proof Sendero light barrel. If you opt for the aluminum bolt shroud and aluminum bolt handle it is very light. I have two other Defiance actions on hunting rifles and have never had a problem. I would also check out the Bighorn actions.

Al

 

[Boman]

While my favorite short action is my Surgeon 591, I have been using a Cooper 52, long action in 6.5x284 for the bulk of my LR Hunting for the last 8 years. A 3 lug, fluted bolt, the accuracy, smoothness and operational reliabilty has proven to be excellent. It's approaching 1000 rounds, and has accounted for a few dozen game animals, and about the same number of varmints out to 1200 yards.
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Greyfox,
How do you like the trigger on that cooper? I have been thinking of picking one up. Thanks

 

[Greyfox]

Greyfox,
How do you like the trigger on that cooper? I have been thinking of picking one up. Thanks

Yes. It has been very consistent with no issues. The break is very crisp, with zero creep.