Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter

If someone wants to call it a claw extraction, that would be reasonable, but claw feed? No. Push, flick, feed? ok.....

Nothing quite like a level headed check of reality. I may be able to skip my coffee this morning.

A gunsmith I know happens to be a Winchester warranty repair station. He tells me that the CNC machining that has taken over the manufacturing of guns in recent years has led to a decline of highly skilled fitters, resulting in guns commonly leaving factories with inproperly timed or fitted parts.

Yes, I have taken him work for both CRF and push feed extractors and not just Winchester brands.

To the OP of the thread, for a custom rifle I like to start with old used donor actions, well worn in and smooth operating. I'm not particular about push feed or CRF. Buy an action that you like the way the safety is located or the way the magazine operates etc.

Last edited by StrayDog; 09/26/14.