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Stiller Action Rifle builds #18883538 10/30/23
Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 243 North Georgia R RoyalKnight OP Campfire Member
OP RoyalKnight Campfire Member R Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 243 North Georgia	Who has built rifles on Stiller predator actions? Looking at building a 6.5x47 Lapua on a Predator action with a bartlien 2b barrel cut an crowned at 22in.

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Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18884115 10/30/23
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker
300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA	I did about 7/8 years ago.....gunsmith called me and said there would be machine work charges to square up the action...had it done but it was my last Stiller!! In my opinion...there are better actions out there: BAT Defiance Machine Surgeon Borden Terminus Lone Peak Impact Pierce Engineering Last edited by 300MAG; 10/30/23.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18884138 10/30/23
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,743 pa dave7mm Campfire Outfitter
dave7mm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,743 pa	Take a look at kelby actions. dave Only accurate rifles are interesting.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18884400 10/30/23
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 1,187 Michigan M mibowhunter Campfire Regular
mibowhunter Campfire Regular M Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 1,187 Michigan	Originally Posted by RoyalKnight Who has built rifles on Stiller predator actions? Looking at building a 6.5x47 Lapua on a Predator action with a bartlien 2b barrel cut an crowned at 22in. I have a 6x47L built on a Stiller Tac 30 ,which it very similar to the predator. Wears a # 3 Brux finished at 23". Last edited by mibowhunter; 10/30/23. TB, CWD and Covid-19 , free so far.....

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18884984 10/30/23
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badger Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,478 Canton GA	I have a 243AI built on one. Mickey Coleman put it together for me with a Broughton 8 twist tube. Shoots exceptionally well, but is not the smoothest action out there. As mentioned, there are better actions out there. My Kelbly is better finished and is much smoother. To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth. Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12

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Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds 300MAG #18884988 10/30/23
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter
butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas	Originally Posted by 300MAG I did about 7/8 years ago.....gunsmith called me and said there would be machine work charges to square up the action...had it done but it was my last Stiller!! In my opinion...there are better actions out there: BAT Defiance Machine Surgeon Borden Terminus Lone Peak Impact Pierce Engineering You trust your smith? Do you know what he "trued" up? Kelblys, Bat, Pierce, and Borden make good receivers along with all of Stillers.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds butchlambert1 #18885278 10/30/23
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker
300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA	Originally Posted by butchlambert1 Originally Posted by 300MAG I did about 7/8 years ago.....gunsmith called me and said there would be machine work charges to square up the action...had it done but it was my last Stiller!! In my opinion...there are better actions out there: BAT Defiance Machine Surgeon Borden Terminus Lone Peak Impact Pierce Engineering You trust your smith? Do you know what he "trued" up? Kelblys, Bat, Pierce, and Borden make good receivers along with all of Stillers. I do trust him....you trust yours?? I know you're a Stiller FANBOY....but calling me/my smith a liar?? How about GFY!! My lugs were outta square and the action face needed trued up.... PS - Mr. Gradous is no longer here or he woulda chimed in....THANKS!! Last edited by 300MAG; 10/30/23.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18885457 10/30/23
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6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,825 Montana	I had one built in 6-284. #3 Lilja at 24". I've shot several sub 1" groups at 300 yds with it. I am more than happy with it.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds badger #18885558 10/30/23
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slm9s Campfire Tracker S Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,659 WA	Originally Posted by badger It is not the smoothest action out there. As mentioned, there are better actions out there. My Kelbly is better finished and is much smoother. It was a while ago, but my stiller tac300 was the roughest custom action I've ever felt.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds slm9s #18885667 10/30/23
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,159 South Carolina Upstate A Ackleyman Campfire Regular
Ackleyman Campfire Regular A Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,159 South Carolina Upstate	I built a 308 Win on a Stiller Predator action about 7 years ago. Hart #3 barrel finished at 22". No drama just a sub-MOA rifle with Nosler Ballistic tips. Would not hesitate to use a Stiller again but I have enough rifles. I plan to give this one to my grandson as soon as he is old enough. .280 AI Fan "I don't make jokes, I just watch the government and report the facts" Will Rogers "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" Unknown Trump 2024!

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Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18886139 10/30/23
Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 243 North Georgia R RoyalKnight OP Campfire Member
OP RoyalKnight Campfire Member R Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 243 North Georgia	I appreciate everyone's input.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds 300MAG #18886199 10/30/23
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,427 Lower Dakota Territory Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker
Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,427 Lower Dakota Territory	Originally Posted by 300MAG I do trust him....you trust yours?? I know you're a Stiller FANBOY....but calling me/my smith a liar?? How about GFY!! A supremely talented machinist asks a legit question and it warrants that kind of response? Wow.... Forbidden Zoner

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds Al_Nyhus #18886412 10/30/23
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker
300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA	Originally Posted by Al_Nyhus Originally Posted by 300MAG I do trust him....you trust yours?? I know you're a Stiller FANBOY....but calling me/my smith a liar?? How about GFY!! A supremely talented machinist asks a legit question and it warrants that kind of response? Wow.... Yet another fanboy....WOW!!

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18889682 10/31/23
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jdunham Campfire Tracker J Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,319 Unfortunately NY	6.5x47 on a Stiller Predator with a 22" Bartlein #19 Rem mag sporter contour in a McMillan classic. Pretty close to a 2b. I actually built a second one just like it because my son wouldn't give this one back after he hunted with it. Easily my favorite build out of the 10 or so I have done. NRA Life Member ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18890739 11/01/23
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horse1 Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,524 In the vicinity of dandihood	Buddy had a Stiller w/Rock Creek chambered in 7SAUM in a McMillan. I believe the BBL was a #4ish contour. It's still the most accurate rifle I've laid my hands upon/shot. I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds jdunham #18892360 11/01/23
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OP RoyalKnight Campfire Member R Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 243 North Georgia	Originally Posted by jdunham 6.5x47 on a Stiller Predator with a 22" Bartlein #19 Rem mag sporter contour in a McMillan classic. Pretty close to a 2b. I actually built a second one just like it because my son wouldn't give this one back after he hunted with it. Easily my favorite build out of the 10 or so I have done. I sure do like this alot!!!! everything about it.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds horse1 #18892368 11/01/23
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OP RoyalKnight Campfire Member R Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 243 North Georgia	Originally Posted by horse1 Buddy had a Stiller w/Rock Creek chambered in 7SAUM in a McMillan. I believe the BBL was a #4ish contour. It's still the most accurate rifle I've laid my hands upon/shot. Sounds like a good one too!!

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18893252 11/02/23
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slobob63 Campfire Member S Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 305	300 mag,do not know anything about you,after a response like that would not care too.butch lambert and al nyhus know a awful lot about all the goings on with the shooting industry,i do not believe butch called anyone a liar,he is more respectful than to do that.how was he to know you knew your smith well.as far as Robert gradous knew him well and own 2 of his builds.he might have voiced a opinion but not with the blatant ignorance that you showed.300 mag,act more like a 22 short.so for the decent people on this site i wish you the same.gfy might be the only place you could get a piece with your attitude.most likely young and a legend in your own mind.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18893253 11/02/23
Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 305 S slobob63 Campfire Member
slobob63 Campfire Member S Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 305	300 mag,do not know anything about you,after a response like that would not care too.butch lambert and al nyhus know a awful lot about all the goings on with the shooting industry,i do not believe butch called anyone a liar,he is more respectful than to do that.how was he to know you knew your smith well.as far as Robert gradous knew him well and own 2 of his builds.he might have voiced a opinion but not with the blatant ignorance that you showed.300 mag,act more like a 22 short.so for the decent people on this site i wish you the same.gfy might be the only place you could get a piece with your attitude.most likely young and a legend in your own mind.

Re: Stiller Action Rifle builds RoyalKnight #18911473 11/08/23
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker
Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country	Originally Posted by RoyalKnight Who has built rifles on Stiller predator actions? Looking at building a 6.5x47 Lapua on a Predator action with a bartlien 2b barrel cut an crowned at 22in. I had one built on a Predator several years back, and still have one on the Shilen DGR action, which is a Predator with a floating bolt head built by Stiller for Shilen. No real complaints with either and they both shot/shoot very well. That being said, my latest build is on the Zermatt Origin, and I do like it even better. John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

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