As objectively as possible, I would like opinions on how these actions compare. Price/Quality

Edited to answer the correct question.

I started with the MKX back in about 1977. Given a choice I would pick up one of the early MKX with the release in the guard over the later version or Daly. More of a look thing than anything else. I have also used several Dalys. Some of the early ones were way over polished. Rounded edges and smeared screw holes. Later ones are better. Triggers on all are about the same. With a little adjustment you can get 3-3.5# with no creep. They all have the slide saftey. As to price the Daly's brought the MKX prices down to just about their level.

All are rough on the inside. The need a little smoothing. Currently I have a Daly that I'm fitting to a stock. It will be a 308 Norma. MY wife uses a Daly barreled action in her 7x57. I have always had good luck with both the MKX and Daly barreled actions. Sub MOA has never been a problem.

I have only fooled with on CZ centerfire. I have several pistols and rimfires. The CZ is rough on the inside like the MKX/Daly. Little work smoothes it out. I didn't care for their rings at first. Now that after markets have become available that is no longer an issue.

I never used the set trigger hunting. It was ok on the bench. While I have a Whitworth 375 I agree with HunterJim if you are looking 375 are larger go with the CZ. While not as easy to find stocks and parts as the MKX you can still find them.

For no magnum I would lean towards the FN, MKX etc. For larger go with the CZ.

Prices are in the same ballpark.

Dr. Lou,

The Mark X is a standard size action, while the CZ includes a magnum action size in their line. If you are looking for cartridges based on the .416 Rigby, the CZ would be the way to go.

They are both designed and built to sell into the lower end of the market. Work is needed on both: how much is defined by what you want to build.

The Mark X has way more aftermarket components available than the CZ.

jim

The sidesafety is unpopular in the US.

I repeat my offer to buy MkX side safety adjustable triggers that lock the bolt on safe plus shroud and cocking piece.

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1. The action comes in standard length only and if it is to be used for non standard length cartridges you compromise on strength

This is true,,,,and also irrelevant. The compromise is not serious and functions well.

1894-

The Mark X bolt lock runs in a small groove beneath the receiver bridge. Do your receivers have the groove?

Also, I'm wondering if it will be fairly easy to replace the Mark X shroud with a Daytona side swing safety?

And... I believe the Mark X cocking piece is different from the original 98. Am I correct in thinking that the Mark X is designed for diminished lock time?

Thanks,

flaco

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believe the Mark X cocking piece is different from the original 98. Am I correct in thinking that the Mark X is designed for diminished lock time

I some of each. The early ones were the same as the 98 the later had a shorter pin fall. It is simply a ledge cut in the cocking ramp and a shorter piece on the pin. I've made the same changes to a couple of mine.

Even the New Daly's have the groove cut for the bolt lock.

Thanks for the info. Lou