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Borden actions are one of the smoothest I've ever cycled!

Both of my Borden's are like butter.

My Timberline was very rough. It took a lot of polishing to smooth it up.

i have been around three borden actions two of my own and a friends....all are extremely smooth

I bought 2 more Defiance actions, they are quality pieces. I would have tried a Borden action but he wanted an extra $300 (If I remember correctly) for a CM action vs a 416 stainless action. He was building them from 18-8 or 17-4 but then switched to 416 which is probably the most machinable of the stainless steels but not necessarily the strongest. Glen made me several CM actions with no bump in price. I would like to try a Borden, I just have to decide I don't mind a 416 action.

The first actions were 15-5 not sure how many were made before he switched!
I think BAT are made of 17-4.

I chose the Defiance Deviant because of the integral rail and lug, the mini 16 extractor (as opposed to a Sako style) and the plethora of options available at no extra charge. They also told me that if I didn't like the action for any reason at any time I could return it on their dime and they would make any mods I wanted. It is a pretty smooth action to boot. I got a nice discount on a group buy so it was a no brainer. I couldn't be happier.

Hope you are enjoying that Defiance. What did you end up using it for?

6.5 SAUM 26" sendero contour Brux with brake, in an Edge fill McMillan A5.

I would like to see a double square bridge mauser machined for claw mounts. Satterlee does this but the actions are more than most of my rifles. Most actions will smooth up with some polishing and cycling so the out of the box feel isn't that critical to me. Actions with a false lug or rail like a Winchester will be smoother usually or at least after polishing or honing. The Mausinfield is an interesting action and looks to be ideal for a big game rifle. It can have the Savage lug if you want a switch barrel. I think a best buy is a barreled action from Shilen. The current DGA is a Stiller with some improvements and the Remage lug option.

Those are all nice components, none of which are a custom action.

I understand steel grades. What is your aversion to 416 as long as the action performs satisfactorily?

He’s using a Defiance Deviant action.

Who did your double square bridge mauser?

I like both my Pierce CM and Ti models. I've had 3 Stillers and mine were smooth. The Bordens are very nice. I've used several brands of BR receivers. Presently I have a couple Bats, but prefer the Kelbly Panda for BR. I've had Farley,Benchmaster, Old DGA Shilen, the old receiver by Glen Harrison in Washington State.

I see I spoke out of ignorance. Apologies to Sambo. Thank you to Kimber7 for correcting me.

I've used Defiance, Borden, Stiller and Pierce on various rifles and, at this stage in the game, Defiance would be my choice for a 700-style action.

Butchlambert: Its a pair of BRNO ZG-47.. I´m using Alaska Arms mounts instead of Talleys.

But if I did not find these, I would have gone custom M98 instead.

Been out of town for cataract surgery. Alaska Arms makes nice rings. I have one set for my CZ550 in 458 Lott and another pair on my 416 Rigby on a mod17 Enfield.
This is my Enfield in work.

It uses the CZ type scope base.

Been out of town for cataract surgery. Alaska Arms makes nice rings. I have one set for my CZ550 in 458 Lott and another pair on my 416 Rigby on a mod17 Enfield.
This is my Enfield in work.

It uses the CZ type scope base.