NEW BUILDS

4T4MAG · February 20, 2012, 12:15 AM

I am going to start a new 22-250 AI. Any recommendations for actions? McMillan, A-Bolt, BAT Machine? I will be using a Shilen Stainless Select Match bbl and make my own stock.

If I can keep the cost down and not have to drop 1500 on the action I may be able to build a second rifle.

hhunter318 · February 20, 2012, 05:56 PM

If you have a donor Remington 700 with a standard bolt face, it would be cheaper to get that action blueprinted than to go with a custom action. Unless you're dead set on a custom action that is what I would do. I wouldn't hesitate putting my blueprinted Rem700 actions up against my custom actions. However if you do want a custom action, take a look at a Lawton. I have grown fond of them. Better yet, check out the custom actions page at 6mmbr.com.

Best of luck on your build.

mapsjanhere · February 21, 2012, 10:44 PM

I was really happy with the Defiance action I got a couple years ago, at the time they were competitively priced with a blue printed Rem 700.

February 20, 2012, 12:15 AM	#1
4T4MAG Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2009 Posts: 162	NEW BUILDS I am going to start a new 22-250 AI. Any recommendations for actions? McMillan, A-Bolt, BAT Machine? I will be using a Shilen Stainless Select Match bbl and make my own stock. If I can keep the cost down and not have to drop 1500 on the action I may be able to build a second rifle.

February 21, 2012, 10:44 PM	#3
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	I was really happy with the Defiance action I got a couple years ago, at the time they were competitively priced with a blue printed Rem 700. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

February 20, 2012, 05:56 PM	#2
hhunter318 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2010 Posts: 163	If you have a donor Remington 700 with a standard bolt face, it would be cheaper to get that action blueprinted than to go with a custom action. Unless you're dead set on a custom action that is what I would do. I wouldn't hesitate putting my blueprinted Rem700 actions up against my custom actions. However if you do want a custom action, take a look at a Lawton. I have grown fond of them. Better yet, check out the custom actions page at 6mmbr.com. Best of luck on your build.