Thoughts on this action

[Aixenmemphis]

I’m rather new here and have been very interested in building a 404 J. I saw this on Gunbroker and it peaked my interest. I just wanted to see what you guys with much more experience thought about it.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/989613926

 

[gballard137]

Many would argue that’s the best m98 action ever made.
I’m sure other members with much higher expertise will tell you the same thing

 

[ChaplainChawley]

@Aixenmemphis I have that one on watch, too!

@gballard137 Are they much different than the Steyr Waffenfabrik actions? I've got a hand-me-down that was re-chambered to 7.62N from 7mm by the Chilean government. Shot it the other day and it didn't perform well... perhaps it's future could be the same as the aciton above?

 

[Ray B]

For that money I'd prefer the Win 70 action from the AH member in Vancouver, WA.

 

[Proneshooter]

I saw that action also, there is something about the rear bridge that does not seem right to me. Look closely at pictures 4&5 and zoom in. In picture 5 it looks like there is something going on between the 2 scope base screw holes. I do realize the charger hump has been ground off. In picture 4 the area of the bridge to the right of the bolt release lever does look strange. I would want the action in hand before I would plunk down the cash.

 

[Angelo_orygun]

For that money I'd prefer the Win 70 action from the AH member in Vancouver, WA.

I agree![emoji41]

To the OP- I might have something that interests you in the Classifieds…

 

[gballard137]

@Aixenmemphis I have that one on watch, too!

@gballard137 Are they much different than the Steyr Waffenfabrik actions? I've got a hand-me-down that was re-chambered to 7.62N from 7mm by the Chilean government. Shot it the other day and it didn't perform well... perhaps its future could be the same as the aciton above?

Do you know when the steyr action was made?
Depends what cartridge you are going to chamber the rifle in will depend if the action is suitable

 

[ChaplainChawley]

Do you know when the steyr action was made?
Depends what cartridge you are going to chamber the rifle in will depend if the action is suitable

I'll DM you to spare the OP