Hi guys,

I'm looking to build another rifle and thought I might pick up an action in the states when I go to Dallas in Jan.

I'm probably looking at a 30-06AI or a 300wm. I want a top loading gun so something like a predator, or a Nesika hunter.

Is it possible to buy one while out in the states? Is of are any of the smiths here able to suggest a suitable action or source?

K

You have three questions here; one: buying; two, exporting. and three; choosing. Of the three, I think choosing is easiest, assuming you live in England and want to take it back there. As for bolt actions; everything is available here; depends on your budget but since you already are suggesting a Nesika, I assume that is not an issue. Those will be harder to find than say, a Rem 700 donor rifle. When I want to build a rifle, I go to the local shop and see what trade ins they have so I can buy a doggy condition rifle and strip out the action. Or a gun show.

I actually have a tikka 595 donor here that was a 270 but is shot out so if i go with a donor I could probably save the hassle of exporting and just use one from here.

In terms of exporting from the us, is it a licencable component or something you can buy off the shelf?

I'm just not sure of the legalities there, so I don't want to fall foul. I've looked at a couple of smith sites and it seems you need to ship to an FFL so perhaps not possible to by as a visitor

To give you an idea, I was quoted $3000+ for a Lawton action today here in the UK, and a little more for the Nesika so you can imagine why I would rather buy them in the stateside possible!!

K

If you buy one here in the states, you will normally need to have it exported through a licensed exporter. I sold an action last year to a fellow from OZ and had it exported through another dealer who was doing some additional work to it.

I will have a few actions at my table in Dsllas; 1909 argie, pre-'64 model 70's, etc, along with a few rifles if get them done in time. Stop by and introduce yourself.

Jim

You would be well served to stop by and speak with Jim. He knows of what he speaks.

Yes, Actions (actually the receivers) are the serially numbered, licensable component of a rifle. Dakota Arms makes Nesikas now I think and the price should be half what it is in the UK. I don't know about exporting them. You might call Dakota and I am sure they can tell you how to get one.

Thanks guys

Jim, I will definitely try and swing by, and of course you are welcome to join us for elevensies with the othe AR members.

K