Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
I have had 8 P17/14's built over the recent years with several in the hands of CGN members now. As a surplus action, I would rate them tops for building a boomer. They are a very strong but heavy action so no mountain rifles here. The bolt moves with way less slop then the usual Mauser and can be as smooth as any custom rifle. It has a very unique bolt lug, sort of like a screw. Lock up is very tight and secure.
Control fed but can be adapted to push feed. They don't like sharp shouldered wildcats like the AI feeding from the mag, but any factory sloped case feeds very well. Most of the time I just single feed.
I convert most to #### on opening with a speedlock set up. Pretty much the same lock time as your average commercial action. I change to Timney triggers and these can be lightened right down if desired. My present cast rifle is in the ounces.
These actions make very accurate rifles having had several that would shoot in the 2's and 3's (inside 1" at 250yds). They won't be much use for BR rifles but LR hunting and varminting rifles, ideal.
Just look for the BSA sporterised actions for around $100 to 150 at most gunshows. All the hard work is done and some even have decent barrels that can be used as is. Lots of aftermarket stuff like stocks still available.
I have really enjoyed my time with them and have three more to use. Two cannons and one cast bullet BR rifle.
If all you want is 1/3MOA or better performance and no lightweight, these are ideal.
Jerry
Control fed but can be adapted to push feed. They don't like sharp shouldered wildcats like the AI feeding from the mag, but any factory sloped case feeds very well. Most of the time I just single feed.
I convert most to #### on opening with a speedlock set up. Pretty much the same lock time as your average commercial action. I change to Timney triggers and these can be lightened right down if desired. My present cast rifle is in the ounces.
These actions make very accurate rifles having had several that would shoot in the 2's and 3's (inside 1" at 250yds). They won't be much use for BR rifles but LR hunting and varminting rifles, ideal.
Just look for the BSA sporterised actions for around $100 to 150 at most gunshows. All the hard work is done and some even have decent barrels that can be used as is. Lots of aftermarket stuff like stocks still available.
I have really enjoyed my time with them and have three more to use. Two cannons and one cast bullet BR rifle.
If all you want is 1/3MOA or better performance and no lightweight, these are ideal.
Jerry
