Smoothest Action

[frozenbolt]

Is there anything an gunsmith can do to improve an action?
I have a Ruger, nice rifle but the action is a bit sloppy. When I try to cycle it quickly it jams if you don't push it just so, not very forgiving.

 

[Salty]

I think once you get to comparing the best of the best the diferences in smoothness varry less and less. I have a 1960s crown grade Husqvarna that is a contender!!

 

[Salty]

Remington 700....

Get back in your corner

 

[7mm-08]

My daughters Winchester model 70 mini carbine.Has got to have the smoothest action I've tried.

 

[Win/64]

Check this link, would be willing to bet these are pretty sweet.http://www.varberger.com These are based on the Husqvarna 1900 action.

 

[gunrunner100]

Early Mannlicher Schonauer's or most recently Steyr Mannlicher.

 

[cz452shooter]

Tikka T3

Doesn't get much smoother IMO

 

[catnthehatt]

Actually, by 1885's are all very smoth as ffar as functioning goes!
Cat

 

[Mauser98]

My vote goes to the early 50's FN Mauser actions.

 

[Dustin]

Tikka T3

Doesn't get much smoother IMO

You need to get out more...a T3 is like sandpaper compared to a Steyr or a Sauer 202.

 

[kell2784]

Early Mannlicher Schonauer's or most recently Steyr Mannlicher.

A lot of people are not familiar with the Steyr's here in Canada. I think they are great guns, but they are pricey.

 

[kevin.303]

How about the Lee Enfield. There is a reason why it was the fastest bolt action in the militry!

i'd say the US Krag Jorgensen is just a bit slicker, i have yet to find a smoother cycling rifle, sporting or military, then that 107 year old Krag!

 

[Levi Garrett]

No, this Action

 

[NAA]

Both my Tikka's [595/695 series] have smooth actions...

 

[Rubikahn]

No, this Action

mmmmmmm....nubiles

 

[kel226]

weatherby

 

[Dogleg]

One of my boys has a Krico in 30'06 which is slicker than snot on a door knob.

I've got an 1574 Anschutz built on the short Krico action. I don't doubt that there are slicker actions but this is a good one. It makes my Tikka T3 feel like it has sand in it by comparison.
Dogleg

 

[Winz]

You need to get out more...a T3 is like sandpaper compared to a Steyr or a Sauer 202.

Uh...I love Sauer rifles and like Steyrs as well. However, let's consider price differences. The Tikka can be had for basic Rem700 money. A basic 202 is oh just about 3 times that at bargain pricing.

 

[Dustin]

Uh...I love Sauer rifles and like Steyrs as well. However, let's consider price differences. The Tikka can be had for basic Rem700 money. A basic 202 is oh just about 3 times that at bargain pricing.

That's not the point. The question asked was "What is the smoothest bolt-action?", not "What is the smoothest bolt-action for the money?". Therefore, the cost of the rifles is a non-issue. For that matter though, I'm pretty sure my CZ550 is smoother than my T3.

 

[elkchaser]

carl gustaf

Have 3 and all you have to do is tilt the gun and the bolt will glide open or closed... Very Smooth. My Sako can't compare to them..