Best custom action for ~$1,100

[Nhenry]

As the title states, I’m looking for the best action for less than $1,100. I can go over, but I’d really prefer to stick around that budget so I can spend elsewhere.
Stipulations:
- left hand
- open top so I can top feed

Thanks in advance

 

[WKR]

Do you have a specific weight range you want to stay in? Thats gunna be a big factor in cost

 

[Nhenry]

Do you have a specific weight range you want to stay in? Thats gunna be a big factor in cost

Nope. As long as it’s not an absolute boat motor I’m not picky.

 

[WKR]

https://www.batmachine.com/batactions/igniter/

 

[Diced]

The Kelby atlas lite seems like a great option for a hunting rifle. When I eventually build a 7 prc that's probably what I'll go with. There's a few companies that will cut pre fits for them as well.

 

[Nhenry]

The Kelby atlas lite seems like a great option for a hunting rifle. When I eventually build a 7 prc that's probably what I'll go with. There's a few companies that will cut pre fits for them as well.

Do they make em in lefty? Could be a winner if so.
Don’t really need the availability for a prefit at the moment. I have a proof medium sporter blank coming in the mail and I’m gonna be building some kind of 7mm with it.

 

[sambo3006]

Pierce makes a nice stainless action with an M16 extractor in your price range that is available in left hand. I have a Pierce titanium action that I really like.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Bighorn Origin. Port is big enough to top load. Available in LH. Your choice of bolt face. Small, medium, and long action.

 

[Nhenry]

Pierce makes a nice stainless action with an M16 extractor in your price range that is available in left hand. I have a Pierce titanium action that I really like.

Didn’t know that one was available in lefty. Thanks for mentioning it

 

[Nhenry]

Bighorn Origin. Port is big enough to top load. Available in LH. Your choice of bolt face. Small, medium, and long action.

I’ll have to call about their lead times. I had it off my list because I thought the port was too small

 

[Bigwilly556]

Origin or Pierce. The latter I don't believe has prefits available. Really hard to go wrong with an origin, I have 3 along with multiple defiance and for $900 it's a steal.

My buddy ordered a Pierce back around December and hasn't received it yet.

 

[Deleted member 8-15-23]

TikkA tx3

 

[Nhenry]

Origin or Pierce. The latter I don't believe has prefits available. Really hard to go wrong with an origin, I have 3 along with multiple defiance and for $900 it's a steal.

My buddy ordered a Pierce back around December and hasn't received it yet.

How long did it typically take you to get your origins?

 

[Nhenry]

TikkA tx3

Can’t top load otherwise I’d be all over them

 

[Bigwilly556]

How long did it typically take you to get your origins?

I've purchased them all from bug holes. If they have them in stock and I believe they have a few at the moment 2-4 days. Add one to your cart and proceeded to checkout. You'll see why I purchase from them.

 

[ElPollo]

Can’t top load otherwise I’d be all over them

You could probably have the top of the loading port milled off and still be ahead of most custom R700 clones. I would generally recommend not doing that though. Part of the reason Tikkas are so reliable is the lack of ingress for sand, dirt and debris. And I single load my Tikkas all the time without spending all that extra money to mess up a good thing. I think top loaders are highly overrated. But you gotta do you.

 

[Nhenry]

You could probably have the top of the loading port milled off and still be ahead of most custom R700 clones. I would generally recommend not doing that though. Part of the reason Tikkas are so reliable is the lack of ingress for sand, dirt and debris. And I single load my Tikkas all the time without spending all that extra money to mess up a good thing. I think top loaders are highly overrated. But you gotta do you.

I like BDLs and ADLs for my hunting rifles. I sold a full custom tikka I built because I got tired of the magazine. I much prefer a floorplate. Just my preference.

 

[Nhenry]

I've purchased them all from bug holes. If they have them in stock and I believe they have a few at the moment 2-4 days. Add one to your cart and proceeded to checkout. You'll see why I purchase from them.

I appreciate the info

 

[Diced]

Do they make em in lefty? Could be a winner if so.
Don’t really need the availability for a prefit at the moment. I have a proof medium sporter blank coming in the mail and I’m gonna be building some kind of 7mm with it.

I believe they do, but it'll probably be harder to find.

 

[Blaze2020]

Another vote for the Origin