Friends,

I'm being given a BEAUTIFUL & WELL-SEASONED plank of Texas Pecan & am therefore now SEEKING a "standard length" (suitable for .30-06-length cases) action OR a barreled action with a bad/rusty/pitted barrel. - I would prefer a "controlled feed" action, as this will be a rifle for dangerous game.
(I'm now planning yet another 9.3x62mm rifle.)

Note: this pecan plank "has more stripes than the average tiger". = "Color me" LUCKY to have such a nice guy for a friend.

Should any of you have such a LH action that's in decent shape with/without a barrel, I would be interested in acquiring it.

Responses with photos & requested price to: [email protected]

THANKS, tex

You could always order a MRC action only. Might end up with a much better gun going that route anyway, than from the factory.

Or, some of the semi custom companies let you supply your own blank.

My thought as well ^^^^^

KenMi; Orion2000,

I've never even heard of a MRC action. Much less ever seen one.
(I've been a hunter for nearly 6 decades, too.)

Presuming that I can find a suitable "bare action", the rifle will get a SHILEN barrel from Ennis, TX.
(I know & trust those folks. ====> The last barrel that Shilen did for me some years ago, they volunteered to barrel my action & test fire it for NO additional cost = NICE folks to deal with.)

Should I find a action with rusty/pitted barrel, it will be another job for Jessie out at JES. = Jessie "reformatted" my trusty Model 760 from .30-06 to 9.3x62mm - His work is GREAT & reasonable in price, too.

yours, tex

Here’s a link. The actions are solid, based on the pre-64 Model 70 CRF. Available in left hand, too.

http://montanarifleco.com/index.php/long-action/

hawkman0206,

I looked at the MRC website & see NO prices. - I suspect that that means that they are $$$$$$$$$$ & far more than I can afford.

yours, tex

They arent bargain, thats for sure.

The common complaints about their rifles are: weight, action feeding issues, long shank on barrels, poor customer service to fix issues.

These can be avoided by using your own gunsmith and barrel choice, but I'm sure the action cost is the prohibitive factor anyhow.

Donor rifle sounds like your best bet. Will still be cheaper than the MRC action alone.

KenMi,

I suspect that you are 100% correct.

WHEN/IF I get the new rifle completed, I'll post some photos. = You won't believe how "just downright PURTY" that that plank of TX pecan wood is.
(To paraphrase an old quote: Those who ask NOT, neither do they receive.)

yours, tex

Can’t wait to see your build tex. I’ve been kicking around the idea of doing a custom build. Seems like every time i start thinking, a bill shows up. I can’t wait to see the pics!👍 Steve

It might help your cause if you posted the maximum amount you wanted to spend.

Loveslevers,

I would guess that my top price for an action is no more than a typical used Model 700LH Remington would sell for in good shape.

Frankly, I had never considered buying a NEW & custom-made action from a firm like MRC.

yours, tex

Speaking as a lefty, I love the MRC action. I've found it to be slick and reliable. Didn't notice the cost to be outrageous. Here's one I have in .30-06.
Bob

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/763583554

358Norma fan,

THANKS.

yours, tex

For a CRF action, the cheapest route, is to find a used Ruger MKII or Hawkeye LH. Take apart and sell the pieces you don't need and build your custom.

MLF,

Sounds like a GOOD plan. = I checked out the M77 & the Hawkeye left-hand .30-06 rifles.

I suspect, but do not know, that there will be someone who wants the stock off a niice/used rifle & perhaps the barrel too.
(IF the caliber is unsuitable for reboring)


yours, tex

If you can stomach the fact that is a Remington....they have brand new lefty actions in stainless steel here for $400 shipped:

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/719012548/REM+700+LH+RECEIVER+L%2FA+S%2FS

talk to redneck, he has build many of us outstanding lefthanded rifles on 700 actions, hard to beat for accuracy,service and cost!!

I built a 9.3x62 on a 700 but its a push feed and I'm scared to use it on anything but whitetails.

30338,

AGREED 100% = That's why I that I specified a "controlled feed action" for a dangerous game rifle.

yours, tex

Going slightly up the cost scale would be to purchase a Zastava Left Hand Mauser rifle. And then work up from there.

Maybe you could get this one converted to 9.3? CDNN was closing these out cheap not long ago but this one doesn't seem bad.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/745710991

Great actions, and good prices.
No reason at all to avoid a Rem 700 setup...

Make sure the blank has really settled down as Pecan has a poor reputation for dimensional stability. Good blanks are the exception and if seasoned well may be just fine.