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Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? slm9s #10122808 07/09/15
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	Originally Posted by slm9s Originally Posted by ExtremeHunter16 Why not order a GAP with their Templar action. Heck, if you're gonna have one built, go to the originator... GAP is at the top of my list, but its not the only name on the list. And I guess the reason is that I'd probably save a few hundred by having it built on a 700. Are you going to run a DBM?

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Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? Ackleyfan #10124230 07/09/15
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OP slm9s Campfire Tracker S Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,659 WA	Yes

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? Ackleyfan #10127310 07/10/15
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OP slm9s Campfire Tracker S Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,659 WA	Not sure which one though. Last edited by slm9s; 07/10/15.

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? slm9s #10128810 07/11/15
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greentimber Campfire Regular G Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,259 TN	I have GAP build mine on 700s. I like the sloppy 700 tolerances. My 6.5 SAUM will shoot under 1" @ 300 yards so I don't think I'm giving up much with that choice. RLTW

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? slm9s #10129412 07/11/15
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ab_bentley Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 957 43821	If you're planning on using a repeater go long. Adam GFY San Diego https://www.facebook.com/dresdengunmaker/

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Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? greentimber #10130362 07/11/15
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butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,345 Poetry, Texas	Originally Posted by greentimber I have GAP build mine on 700s. I like the sloppy 700 tolerances. My 6.5 SAUM will shoot under 1" @ 300 yards so I don't think I'm giving up much with that choice. What does it shoot the rest of the time?

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? slm9s #10130800 07/11/15
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	Originally Posted by slm9s Not sure which one though. Look at APA's dbm probably the nicest design!

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? ab_bentley #10130806 07/11/15
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OP slm9s Campfire Tracker S Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,659 WA	Originally Posted by ab_bentley If you're planning on using a repeater go long. Adam Why do you say that?

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? ab_bentley #10131486 07/11/15
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	Originally Posted by ab_bentley If you're planning on using a repeater go long. Adam Absolutely no reason to go long..............

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? Ackleyfan #10131532 07/11/15
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joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX	I'd like to hear the "reasons" why myself....

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Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? slm9s #10132420 07/11/15
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Adamjp Campfire Member A Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 303	Short action Rem 700 works fine for the 6.5 SAUM 4S using the standard (neck turn) reamer. This one is 7lb on the dot as pictured. Attached Images Fin 1.jpg (81.1 KB, 106 downloads)

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? slm9s #10132618 07/11/15
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ab_bentley Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 957 43821	Originally Posted by slm9s Originally Posted by ab_bentley If you're planning on using a repeater go long. Adam Why do you say that? Until you try and seat a 140 or a CE at the base of the neck. Same reason all my 260s are long actions. If you don't mind having to stay within mag restrictions, that's one thing, but having that extra room, imo, makes a big differance. The action length has nothing to do with feeding, i was referring to the the differance between a single shot and the repeater. If a single shot was used no matter on the length, if a repeater was used then a long action is my preference. Adam Last edited by ab_bentley; 07/12/15. GFY San Diego https://www.facebook.com/dresdengunmaker/

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? slm9s #10132786 07/12/15
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tarheelpwr Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,580 SW PA	If you've never played around with a Tikka T3, do yourself a favor and mess with one. They're A LOT of bang for the buck. From the people I've read about doing customs, the actions did not need to be trued. Last edited by tarheelpwr; 07/12/15.

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? ab_bentley #10133184 07/12/15
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joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX	Originally Posted by ab_bentley Originally Posted by slm9s Originally Posted by ab_bentley If you're planning on using a repeater go long. Adam Why do you say that? Until you try and seat a 140 or a CE at the base of the neck. Same reason all my 260s are long actions. If you don't mind having to stay within mag restrictions, that's one thing, but having that extra room, imo, makes a big differance. The action length has nothing to do with feeding, i was referring to the the differance between a single shot and the repeater. If a single shot was used no matter on the length, if a repeater was used then a long action is my preference. Adam OP is planning on using a DBM system which solves the COAL issue.... Notch the feed ramp in a Rem SA action and your GTG...

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? joshf303 #10133402 07/12/15
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	I'm not sure if it's a good idea to be removing any material from the feed ramp even though some say it is safe, I personally think the Defiance XM action is one of the better choices if you need the extra room, but a dbm would not be an option, but the XM bm made by Sunnyhill is pretty nice!

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? butchlambert1 #10136104 07/12/15
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greentimber Campfire Regular G Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,259 TN	Originally Posted by butchlambert1 What does it shoot the rest of the time? Haven't shot many 100 yard groups, but the ones I have have been comparable. Also haven't been able to stretch it out longer yet. Will get to a buddy's 800 yard range sometime between now and elk season. RLTW

Re: Which custom action for a 6.5saum build? Ackleyfan #10138080 07/13/15
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OP slm9s Campfire Tracker S Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,659 WA	Hmm. . . Tikkas are veeerrryyy smooth. Last edited by slm9s; 07/13/15.

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