AlbertaRimfire
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Hello i was wondering if anyone out there knows where i can find a surgeon long action repeater with a 308 bolt face. Thanks in advance!
OP - have you found or made a decision regarding the Surgeon?
I cannot reiterate enough how great of an action (and rifles) they are.
You must have seen different 1s than I have, I would rank them higher than a 700 for sure but much lower on the scale than some of the other custom actions that are available.
I must have yes because the one I had was a fantastic action. Smooth as smooth gets, great (tight) fit on all of the parts, great finish, loved in the integrated lug, integrated 20moa rail, 4140 C-M 38-40Rc construction, one piece / two lugs & fluted bolt.
I have a feeling you'll tell me that they are a bit$h to put together; I didn't have too, but I could see why you'd say that.
I'm no expert by any means or stretch of the imagination, but to me the above qualifies it for a fantastic action.
What was it that you didn't like on the one that you imported and worked on? Also, to which other brand are you comparing it? There could be 5 other brands out there that are twice as good, I simply haven't owned and used them first hand.
Looking forward to your response Rick.
Cheers
Oh, and it comes in "pieces" or dissassbled for ease of cerakote/duracote or whatever type of finish you want. Defiances look great silver and shiny, no question. They also look good coated, but you would have to disassemble to "cote".
Surgeon took all of 5 minutes to put together. Some may find this helpful or some might not. That comes down to the person, but generally a straight action is going to a smith anyways for a full build.
Since we're talking actions hear, would like to mention the results/product used in the 2011 EUR FClass Championship:
Open, Barnard, 1,3,4,6,7,8,10.
BAT 2,5.
Regards,
Peter