Need an action

[leclairk]

I know this topic has been discussed repeatedly on threads but none that address the specific needs I have. I want to build a lighter weight 7prc hunting rifle. These are some of the requirements I have and hopefully people will have some options I haven’t thought of.
1) Want to be less than $1300 (titanium is too expensive).
2) Would like it around 26ozs with pic rail (bonus would be integrated rail)
3) Planning to use a manners LRH and run AICS mags
I like Origin actions but in long action they are 34oz. I like defiance as well but good lord they have a lot of actions to choose from. Seems like the Anti would fit my requirements. Planning to have LRI or PVA spin up a barrel so prefits are not necessarily needed but it is nice to have the option. Anyone using an action that fits my needs?

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Pierce Engineering Shadow long action would be what I would look at.

 

[wind gypsy]

Pierce Engineering Shadow long action would be what I would look at.

Yep, that or nanook is close to stated price range on sale https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-receivers-parts/nanook-action/?sku=430104852

Personally, tikka + rokstock is more appealing to me in theory, will know more once there are rok stocks in the wild. I'd think the stock weight savings would make up the difference in action weights.

 

[khuber84]

Pure precision. Skltn stainless is 21oz w/o rail. 1300$

 

[Flyjunky]

Pierce Engineering Shadow long action would be what I would look at.

, is the right answer and have @Piercision Rifles chamber it for you.

 

[Piercision Rifles]

I have Defiance and Pierce Shadow actions on the shelf as well as others. Defiance are on sale for $200+ off right now as well as a bunch of other products I sell. I don't do prefits though. Full builds only but I can sell you the parts to take to your rifle builder. If you buy all the parts for the build from me, minus optics, I will put together a package deal for you thats roughly 10% off.

 

[Wapiti1]

^^^This is a pretty solid option.

That said, a good gunsmith with a mill and some carbide tooling can make most any action fit your criteria. All of the light weight stainless actions are just studies in milling machine weight loss techniques.

Jeremy

 

[leclairk]

Bunch of great options that I would have never thought of. Thanks guys

 

[Sevens]

Preferred Barrel Blanks has the Nanook LA for $1359 and if you buy a barrel from them at the same time, you move to the front of the queue for the lead time.

 

[jimh406]

Just a thought, it might not be as cool as a new action, but I'd consider buying a used rifle and use that action. It might be a few ounces heavier, but you can use the money saved to buy other light components.

 

[leclairk]

Bought a Nanook. It literally checked every box and Preferred Barrel Blanks had a left hand long action magnum in stock. Nobody had lefties in stock on any action (although I’m not in a big hurry). Next step is to decide on barrel, CF vs spiral flute. I do not want a pencil barrel and it needs to be 2-1/2-3lbs.

 

[jdubrr]

The Kelly Nanook is on sale here. I bought one a few weeks ago. 26oz for a LA

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Kelbly Nanook Ultralight Stainless Steel Actions. Available in short & long action configurations. Nitride coated. Made in the USA!

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[jdubrr]

Bought a Nanook. It literally checked every box and Preferred Barrel Blanks had a left hand long action magnum in stock. Nobody had lefties in stock on any action (although I’m not in a big hurry). Next step is to decide on barrel, CF vs spiral flute. I do not want a pencil barrel and it needs to be 2-1/2-3lbs.

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