Does this action exist?

[TxLite]

Playing around with the idea of doing a new build off of a custom action, but not seeing quite what I am looking for. Is anybody aware of an action that checks the boxes on all of the following?

• Controlled round feed
• BDL Compatible
• Integrated recoil lug and rail
• Sub 90 degree throw

The ARC CDG/CDG light hits everything but the BDL compatibility, so it is close.

 

[hereinaz]

I don’t know that it exists. Not many control round feed actions out there… I have looked around at all the sub 90 bolt throw actions at one point and ARC is the only company checking your boxes.

I would settle for a flush mag if that is the only thing hanging up and one doesn’t exist.

 

[TxLite]

I would settle for a flush mag if that is the only thing hanging up and one doesn’t exist.

I hadn’t seen those previously but spoke with ARC today and they mentioned that the Hawkins flush fit will work with some minor dremel work. Could be a good option

 

[Formidilosus]

I hadn’t seen those previously but spoke with ARC today and they mentioned that the Hawkins flush fit will work with some minor dremel work. Could be a good option

MDT makes flush fit AICS mags- they feel and carry as well as any BDL.

 

[JohnJohnson]

I think you should just use a DBM with a flush fit mag instead of a BDL. If CRF is important to you I'd guess you want ultimate feeding reliability. Pair that with a DBM since a DBM is a more reliable feeding setup compared to a BDL.

 

[TxLite]

MDT makes flush fit AICS mags- they feel and carry as well as any BDL.

Assuming this is the route I take, is the CDG still the best option? The zermatt’s offer crf but they are still 90 degree throws

 

[Formidilosus]

Assuming this is the route I take, is the CDG still the best option? The zermatt’s offer crf but they are still 90 degree throws

Well… I wouldn’t choose either. Yes you get CRF and a less than 90° throw with one, but you also get the most unreliable, highest prone to issues trigger system in the mainstream market.

 

[TxLite]

Well… I wouldn’t choose either. Yes you get CRF and a less than 90° throw with one, but you also get the most unreliable, highest prone to issues trigger system in the mainstream market.

Isn’t that the case with nearly every custom action?

I’ve got several upgraded Tikkas and I like them just fine, but I’d like to set up a rifle on a custom action in a 6 or 25 creedmoor for whitetail. In central TX where I’d be using this rifle, it’s really not ever cold enough to freeze a rifle up during hunting season so I’m not terribly hung up on the r700 trigger issues.

For complete transparency I’m also weighing the option of just rebarreling one of my Tikkas which would obviously be much cheaper and 95% as nice as a custom build.

 

[Formidilosus]

Isn’t that the case with nearly every custom action?

Yes. It’s why they objectively make sub par field rifles.

I’ve got several upgraded Tikkas and I like them just fine, but I’d like to set up a rifle on a custom action in a 6 or 25 creedmoor for whitetail. In central TX where I’d be using this rifle, it’s really not ever cold enough to freeze a rifle up during hunting season so I’m not terribly hung up on the r700 trigger issues.

For complete transparency I’m also weighing the option of just rebarreling one of my Tikkas which would obviously be much cheaper and 95% as nice as a custom build.

Far be it from me to try to convince anyone, however- remove the trigger issue from the customs, none of them function and feel like a Sako or Tikka. They are not more accurate, they are not more concentric, they are not more reliable, they don’t cycle as cleanly, they all have bolt bind, etc.

I say that as I am enjoying shooting an old factory R700 action right now, and there are some R700 pattern actions that I don’t mind in use; I just don’t try ti convince myself about them being in any objective way better- regardless of what they cost.

 

[TxLite]

I just don’t try ti convince myself about them being in any objective way better- regardless of what they cost.

I’m not necessarily trying to “beat” a Tikka. I do enjoy them. I just like to have some variety and try different setups.

 

[Formidilosus]

I’m not necessarily trying to “beat” a Tikka. I do enjoy them. I just like to have some variety and try different setups.

No doubt. Of those- I would personally choose the ARC.