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3rd for Mannlicher-Schoenauer. Had a 6.5x54 carbine for a while. Never seen an action that was even close to that smooth and slick.
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The two smoothest I've had were a Saurer 202 in 25/06 and a Krico in .223.
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My Krico 222 is pretty darn smooth.
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Used a push-feed Model 70 in NRA High Power competition, with rapid fire strings. It was pretty doggone slick.
Very impressed with a good old .30-40 Krag too... Wow...
SMLE is pretty incredible. Hard to stay with, using other actions.
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1898 Krag and this Krico 600 series .223.
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I've got a few Krags that are smooth in operation. One of the better modern modern rifles I have is an Mauser in 300 weatherby that has 3 large lugs and an huge fat bolt design. I bought it in the early 90's and in this country they are pretty rare.
I believe the action is by Voere. It an step above our commercial American bolt rifles.
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Of those in my possession the best is an early 90's Winchester M70 Custom Super Grade (controlled feed) in 7 Rem. Mag.
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Yes sir! I have two model 90's and have never seen another action smoother than they are. Mike
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I remember fondling a Colt Sauer 40 yrs or so ago... should have bought one then.......here's one on GB http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=487341123
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I have an Ed Brown .300 WM and Pre-64's. I'll have to agree with Ringman, my MkV is slicker/faster than either of those. I have an older CZ 550 with butter knife handle. It's an unusual model, I haven't seen another quite like it. It was used when I traded for it and is super slick. Check out the bolt handle positions, almost like a 60* throw, not a 90*. I can cycle this one really fast. BTW, it's a 7x57. DF
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I have an Ed Brown .300 WM and Pre-64's. I'll have to agree with Ringman, my MkV is slicker/faster than either of those. I have an older CZ 550 with butter knife handle. It's an unusual model, I haven't seen another quite like it. It was used when I traded for it and is super slick. Check out the bolt handle positions, almost like a 60* throw, not a 90*. I can cycle this one really fast. BTW, it's a 7x57. DF sweet looking cz
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You really need to try a Colt Sauer before you really know slick... While it has been a long time since I handles one, I would have to agree with this statement.
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Sako 75 , slickest feeding rifle i ever owned. Me too.
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I'll agree with the Colt Sauer. Not that big a deal for me, I have no problem with a Ruger, Mauser, M70, etc. Slickest one I've owned personally was a Mannlicher/Schoenauer
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A well worn Wby MkV is definitely smooth. Regardless of what you may think of plastic, the Tikka T3s are pretty dang slick as well.
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