09 August 2011, 03:14
kiwiwildcatMontana Rifleman Barreled Actions
Hey guys,
Can someone tell me please how their barreled actions shoot?
When they fit their barrels to their actions, do they true up the action etc?
Michael.
10 August 2011, 16:42
DannyHHey Michael,
I have 2 standard long actions and 1 short mag.The 2 best groups I ever shot a 200 yards was with one of the longs and the 300 wsm.I am going to put a Krieger on one of the longs next week and I will be able to test the action for runout.They are ok but pretty heavy.I like FN mausers better myself for hunting rifles
Dan
12 August 2011, 22:43
AtkinsonI had a couplel of them but the gas escape hole in the front ring is center, now if you stock the gun properly on center line then you must cut a half hole for the gas jet or risk blowing out a chuck of your nice custom stock..I find in inconceivable that gunsmiths would overlook something like that, but they did and as far as I know they have not fixed it.
13 August 2011, 22:15
KabluewyI bought one once, and upon close inspection found several machining flaws. The bolt face especially got to me because IMO it couldn't be fixed properly. It took a while to sell it, and I took a loss. So, I think it's fair to say that I'll not travel that path again.
However, it may also be fair to say that they may have made improvments, since I believe the company was bought out by new investors. I'll give the benefit of the doubt, especially since words cost nothing.
KB