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GMA & Mayfair actions
01 October 2021, 21:15
steve505GMA & Mayfair actions
Thought folks might need to see them in "action"
GMA is John's g33/40 setup for a 338 WM. Mayfair is there standard magnum action, setup for 458wm (they setup the rails and feeding for a family of cartridges in this case using 300 winmag as the basis).
GMA mag box is 0.96" rear, 0.8" front, 3.5" long
Mayfair mag box is 0.9" rear, 0.7" front, 3.5" long
Mayfair safety is angled away from the receiver, GMA almost flush against.
02 October 2021, 10:38
Mauseratorhi Steve, great to see them side by side, do tou have weights for them?
02 October 2021, 20:44
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)You'd kind have to use a blind fold to pick your favorite...Early GMA's did not have the ring opened up for sinle loading..I'd check that.
I do like the screw the Mayfair uses for the safety flag rather than a taper pin...The bolt handle MAY need modificarion for a low mounted scope.
Would like to see the Satterlee in the same round up
03 October 2021, 00:59
steve505It is a toss up.
Mayfair does offer a milled out bolt handle
For scopes but did not get it as unsightly and thought to modify ourselves. John’s bolt handle is done better.
03 October 2021, 02:14
Kolo-Panhow much weight is actually saved by those "g.33/40 cutouts" ?
KJK
03 October 2021, 03:46
steve505quote:
Originally posted by Kolo-Pan:
how much weight is actually saved by those "g.33/40 cutouts" ?
Why don’t you add value to the thread and do the engineering. Use a known dimension from the photos,
est. the dimensions of the cuts from the known and use density of 8620 to calculate the weight removed!
03 October 2021, 03:52
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)Now...If only GMA could constrain themselves on the bill board advertising...
03 October 2021, 05:49
DavidReedquote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
Now...If only GMA could constrain themselves on the bill board advertising...
This X 1,000,000...
03 October 2021, 06:05
4WDquote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
Now...If only GMA could constrain themselves on the bill board advertising...
Billboard ??
03 October 2021, 06:06
4WDquote:
Originally posted by DavidReed:
quote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
Now...If only GMA could constrain themselves on the bill board advertising...
This X 1,000,000...
Billboard advertising??
I can only guess.
4WD
03 October 2021, 06:10
DavidReedDuane is referring to the very conspicuous,
"Granite Mountain Arms Phoenix AZ" script on the left receiver wall.
03 October 2021, 10:29
4WDquote:
Originally posted by 4WD:
quote:
Originally posted by DavidReed:
Duane is referring to the very conspicuous, "Granite Mountain Arms Phoenix AZ" script on the left receiver wall.
David & Duane
Thank you. Got it. Yes not the most tasteful.At least they didn’t include their zip code. Several of the rifles I have looked at with GMA actions had that , what you call a Billboard ground off.
4WD
03 October 2021, 10:37
458WinThe MAUSER banner was also "billboard" advertising !
As was RIGBY & HOLLAND & HOLLAND.
Nothing wrong with being proud of your work !
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www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 03 October 2021, 18:28
sliversquote:
Originally posted by 4WD:
quote:
Originally posted by 4WD:
quote:
Originally posted by DavidReed:
Duane is referring to the very conspicuous, "Granite Mountain Arms Phoenix AZ" script on the left receiver wall.
David & Duane
Thank you. Got it. Yes not the most tasteful.At least they didn’t include their zip code. Several of the rifles I have looked at with GMA actions had that , what you call a Billboard ground off.
4WD
Business name/Trade name and city & state REQUIRED of every firearm manufacture. ATFE required. They could have made it a small as 1/16" tall, but maybe the engraving program wasn't capable?
03 October 2021, 21:06
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)quote:
Originally posted by 458Win:
The MAUSER banner was also "billboard" advertising !
As was RIGBY & HOLLAND & HOLLAND.
Nothing wrong with being proud of your work
!
...I need to point out (I guess) that I used the word "Constraint"
03 October 2021, 21:26
z1rYes, there is a difference between tasteful and graffiti!
Aut vincere aut mori
16 October 2021, 21:39
Double BCGMA will give you the option to have the lettering below the stock line.
17 October 2021, 20:47
customboltSteve505
Interesting subject.
The Mayfair gets my vote as best overall quality.
Better spring fit on the ejection box, a trigger retention screw instead of a friction pin, a longer bolt guide, deeper shear boss on the cocking piece (possibly mag only?), rounded over bolt handle top at the root and the north to south polishing at the back of the bolt shroud and cocking piece at the firing pin was a nice touch. Plain left wall preferred.
Thanks.
CB
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17 October 2021, 21:42
steve505Custombolt,
Thanks for the insights. GMA offers 5 sizes, Mayfair has 3 (but a nice short one) and once pass the 3.3” length, everything, including the 505 Gibbs, goes into the same action.
GMA also offers so called “pregnant” floorplate that allows 5 Rigbys or 4 Gibbs down reliably.
19 October 2021, 04:32
customboltHope you find an action that suits you.
Ever check out Stuart Satterlee, FZH, or Reimer Johannsen 98 actions? Wouldn't hurt to compare those to your current interests. AR's finest gunsmiths (such as Mr. Wiebe) are among the worlds best and we are blessed that they take time to opine on their actual hands on experiences right here. No experience on my part, just made comment on my reaction to those pictures above. Have fun.
CB
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