Rifle ice/snow freeze eval 2025

[Jason Snyder]

Is there any functional and/or design difference between a Kimber trigger and a M70 trigger?

 

[Odd1out]

Anyone ever try this with a 2 stage trigger tech?

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[ndlawrence]

Fluted bolts as most are done do allow for more debris to enter the action. They still work well- they’re still a Tikka, but they do allow more in than a standard bolt. As far as that goes, the original T3 with smaller ejection port is “better” than the T3x.

This is something I’ve seen on my rifles - to a point where I’m considering not fluting anymoree. The weight savings seems completely negligible, which only leaves aesthetics as a plus. Seems like leaving them unfluted is the best call in the pursuit of reliability?

What about the UM actions with the tops cut open? Seems like even more room for stuff to get in. I do like the looks though.

 

[Formidilosus]

This is something I’ve seen on my rifles - to a point where I’m considering not fluting anymoree. The weight savings seems completely negligible, which only leaves aesthetics as a plus. Seems like leaving them unfluted is the best call in the pursuit of reliability?

I have zero use for bolt fluting as currently done. It is 100% cosmetic.

What about the UM actions with the tops cut open? Seems like even more room for stuff to get in. I do like the looks though.

Takes a reliable action and makes it less reliable.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

This is something I’ve seen on my rifles - to a point where I’m considering not fluting anymoree. The weight savings seems completely negligible, which only leaves aesthetics as a plus. Seems like leaving them unfluted is the best call in the pursuit of reliability?

Take any rifle with a fluted bolt and an identical rifle without a fluted bolt. I hand each one to you, one at a time, and you're not allowed to look down at it. Walk 300 yards and then come back. Try to guess which rifle was the fluted versus non fluted. You won't be able to tell the difference.

Fluting a bolt is for looks.

 

[finner]

No. From a reliability (not safety standpoint) Timneys are about the same as a well adjusted factory trigger- they are better at not firing when the safety is taken off.

The only R700 compatible triggers that are any improvement in reliability and safety are the Geissele Super 700 and the XSTP Mod 22 trigger- both incidentally are two stage triggers. The R700 trigger design is compromised from the start- it is an inherent problem that cannot be completely fixed regardless of trigger.

Does the Mod22 trigger fare better in snow and ice, or is it just capable of passing the 1.5m drop test?

 

[Formidilosus]

Does the Mod22 trigger fare better in snow and ice, or is it just capable of passing the 1.5m drop test?

They were more reliable from what I have seen overall, however I have not done the ice/snow eval as in this thread on them.