Which action for 6.5 prc

[Edd]

Okay what is it?

Defiance XM Controlled Round Feed. They are available in different versions but the price will be in the $1600 range.

 

[nal3470]

I like what I'm seeing out of defiance I may splurge

 

[WildRose]

I like what I'm seeing out of defiance I may splurge

As an old friend of mine used to say, "It only costs a little more to go first class and you'll never regret it".

Of course all he sold were high end rifles and shotguns HA!

 

[Deleted member 25294]

Looking to build a 6.5 prc gonna use bartlein 3b barrel what custom action do yall recomend rifle is gonna be go to hunter 1000yd and less

If you want light weight check these out
https://mesaprecisionarms.com/products/rifle-parts/crux-titanium/

 

[nal3470]

That's sweet how does titanium actions hold up compared to defiance or bighorn tho

 

[Edd]

That's sweet how does titanium actions hold up compared to defiance or bighorn tho

Titanium has two things going for it. It is lightweight and it is very corrosion resistant. Any other comparison to steel and the steel wins.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

with the PRC don't get anything in a SA like others have stated get an XM length action from defiance or lone peak. the freebore that has become standard is .188" and even with the wyatts extended or the 300 wsm accurate mags they literally barely fit and you wont be able to chase the lands as they burn in and if you choose the 150 smk or bigger JLK and berger it will be a single shot. get an XM you wont regret it!

 

[nal3470]

I think I will def go medium action do any of ya know where best place to order them is I have money ready

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

get them direct from defiance and get the XM metal also .. youll have to order a custom stock because they are .250" longer. that way you can order it how ever youd like with what ever options you want

 

[nal3470]

Awesome just the info I was looking 4 thanks elkhunter

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I would personally try to do a flat top stock and have a gunsmith that can inlet exactly to your action.

Should be a sweet build!

 

[Edd]

One other bit of advice. A standard Bartlein 3B contour will have a 1.200" chamber end diameter. If you are set on a Bartlein, order it custom made from them with a 1.250" diameter. If you are lucky, you won't get someone that argues with you when you call.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

why would you need an 1.250"?

 

[Weatherby Fan]

get them direct from defiance and get the XM metal also .. youll have to order a custom stock because they are .250" longer. that way you can order it how ever youd like with what ever options you want

This is what I ordered in my Defiance Rebel XM med action along with their bottom metal, this was as EH states above and then you have the room in your mag box if you want to seat your bullets out further,
I used a Wildcat SA Stock and my gunsmith modified it to fit.
He also added a high comb and a palm swell and shaped/shaved the stock to fit my thumb for my right hand.