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Looking to build a custom rifle. I have a donor rem 700, but I really like an action that "locks the bolt" when the safety is on. It's just a personal preference.

I have been hunting with the NULA and really like the two position three function safety which locks the bolt but you can push down on the safety to work the bolt without putting the safety on fire.

I know ruger, winchester, savage all offer a 3 position safety.

How about the borden actions, stiller actions?

Any modifications for the remington 700?

Shop around for a older M700.
There are a number of years where Rem kept the slot milled under the bolt but bobbed off the lever that sticks up into the slot.
You can buy the trigger parts from NULA to retrofit it to a bolt that has the slot.
Retrofit a Dave Gentry 3 position safe to a m700 or clone.

dave

Take a look at Bighorn actions, you get a lot for your money......AJ is a great guy to talk to and deal with.

Depending on just how much u want to do to a factory 700 action, for a bit more you can step up into a custom action.
There are a # of good actions available.

Anybody know how the safety functions on the Borden's or Stiller actions? Does it lock the bolt handle?

If your asking "when the safety is on the bolt won't lift" then no its not like that on the Stillers.

bat machine or surgeon, although my BAT does not lock the bolt, if my bolt comes open while carrying the thing I would think I would know it, but its never happened.

I know how you feel. I'm left eyed and right shouldered. I carry slung over the right shoulder, putting the bolt right in the kidney, bouncing. It's easy to knock open for me. I've got Blaser, NULA, and Win 70 and they all solve the problem. Back to the question, my only other custom is on a Nesika Bay, and the bolt does NOT lock on safe.
Don

Sorry, what does BAT stand for?

bat machine company if you want the finest reminton 700 clone made, BAT is your action

BAT= Bruce A Thom, the owner

I would say Borden and Defiance have earned a spot up there with BAT also!

It looks like Defiance might build Borden's actions, I know Glenn built them ages ago when he had Nesika Bay--back in the early stages of the "Borden Bumps". It might be something to consider as they allow for easy bolt operation and still give you tight tolerances when the bolt's closed. BAT holds many of his actions to really tight tolerances that might be a concern on a sporter.

I see no reason why Defiance cannot build an action to accomodate your request. They have great service and a great product.

Glenn and Bruce are both well regarded in the world of precision shooting, might just talk to each of them and get a better idea

My Stiller Predator WILL open with the safety on.

John

You might consider a Howa action with a Timney three position safety......aint a custom, but will shoot every bit as accurate if you are using hunting bullets.
Charlie

Jim Borden builds his own actions, Borden bumps were actually Jim's design used by Nesika bay!

alot of people say that, I suppose if you want a tactical rifle that gets sand and dirt in the action, it might be too tight. I don't throw my guns in the dirt and for hunting purposes I see no problem with BAT's remington clones. they spiral flute the bolt which I think helps keep it clear of any gunk that can slow down the bolt.

if you want a bank vault for an action, bat machine is your answer.

+1

Look at the new Shilen action, offers Remington footprint, accepts Remington type triggers, and has Savage style interchangeable barrels, and a floating bolt head. They offer complete rifles, barreled actions and actions. http://www.shilen.com/productsCompleteRifles.html

Otherwise, for 99% of big game and varmint hunting either a Savage Precision Target Action (they sell the actions only, in right bolt/right port, right bolt/left port, or dual port configurations will work fine, so will the Remington 700, XR100, and 40X actions. I haven't seen enough of an accuracy gain in custom actions other than in benchrest competition to justify the cost and replacement parts supply disadvantage. These are boutique manufacturers producing a limited number of pieces that come and go, while the Savage and Remington models are produced in hundreds of thousands and millions.