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Two actions, one stock

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:01 am
by acorneau
Are there any action companies that are making R700 clone actions that have both centerfire (short action) AND a rimfire single-shot actions?

The only company I've found so far that sells both kinds of actions is Zermatt, but the one rimfire action they sell isn't available as a single-shot receiver and no after-market plug/ramp available (like the Davidson loading ramp for the 700).

It seems plenty of companies make either centerfire OR rimfire actions, but not both.

I have a vision/fantasy of building a new set of silhouette rifles where I have two similar barreled actions/trigger/scopes and one stock that they both fit into. Traveling with one full rifle and one barrel action would be a lot easier than two full rifles.

Thanks.

Re: Two actions, one stock

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 10:40 am
by Merlin
PT&G Pacific Tool & Gauge. Good product but sometimes the wait is Longer than they tell you it will be.

Re: Two actions, one stock

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 1:14 pm
by thauglor
Unfortunately only repeater r700 clone rimfire actions are available and only because of the interest in the PRS game. I would avoid buying from ptg at all cost, read their reviews you have been warned.

If you wanted to use a repeater 700 clone the plenty available mas45 magazines fit and feed in the bergara and ate low profile. I have tested it in a jig holding the magazine in place, never got around to making the actual magazine holder adapter, best done if you have your own mill to play with.

Re: Two actions, one stock

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 1:21 pm
by acorneau
If I'm making a custom rifle I want it to be a single-shot from the get-go. In fact, I removed the magazine well on my Anschutz 1710 and milled a custom block/feed ramp in order to make it a single shot.

I'm just really surprised that there is practically no cross-over between rimfire and centerfire actions.

Re: Two actions, one stock

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 1:49 pm
by Grantmac
I'm doing similar mental gymnastics and thinking about a Curtis action which has a rimfire conversion. Swap just the bolt and barrel.
Apparently they are controlled feed which makes single loading problematic but in my mind a coned breach should help.

Re: Two actions, one stock

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 4:23 pm
by hermit5
Alan,I have put a Tikka T1X 22 in a Tikka 708 wood stock.Very minor sanding in mag well.
Not sure if this fits your needs.

Re: Two actions, one stock

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:38 pm
by Emietenkorte
Hey Allen! If they're both 700 footprints, then theoretically they should fit into the same stock. So does it matter if they're made by the same company? I would suggest getting a Vudoo V22S and then whatever centerfire single-shot you want. I would suggest bedding it to the centerfire rifle since its recoil lug will most likely go deeper into the stock. Before Steve finished my stock for my first Vudoo, I was shooting it in my Defiance centerfire stock without issue. Fit like a glove. Hope that helps!