Ronin Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Just completed this and its now gone for Cerakote finish to the metalwork. Borden Alpine (short action), Lothar 8tw barrel, threaded, oversize lug, Mcmillan Rem Varmint stock, Jewel trigger, HS Precision mag system. Lovely handling rifle that, topped off with some quality glass and mounts will make an excellent working tool for the customer. Think it looks just right, something about the elegant lines of the Borden actions I just think are timeless. Despite being to SAAMI spec, the Proof House now have to engrave chamber details on non CIP chambers….though this is a "standard" chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporting rifles Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 seems a shame to coat such a lovely action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOSE Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi Ronin, Very nice work, what do you think of the HS precision mag system in comparison to the Sako 75/85 system, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi Ronin, Very nice work, what do you think of the HS precision mag system in comparison to the Sako 75/85 system, Thanks Honestly, I don't think its as well made or smooth feeding. They rattle (HS) if the O ring breaks or gets lost and the retaining notch on the mag wears - both easy fixes but for the price of the system they are annoying niggles. Its a real shame there is no alternative flush mounted mag system available for Rem 700 style actions. The alternative we were going to use was a Williams or Sunny Hill BDL floor plate - this wasn't really what the end user wanted though. Now if someone were to devise a bottom metal which allowed the use of Sako 75 mags……….they would be on to a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 seems a shame to coat such a lovely action They are indeed a very pretty action, I think black Cerakote will enhance the good looks and provide a less reflective finish for its intended purpose - stalking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzar15 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Just completed this and its now gone for Cerakote finish to the metalwork. Borden Alpine (short action), Lothar 8tw barrel, threaded, oversize lug, Mcmillan Rem Varmint stock, Jewel trigger, HS Precision mag system. Lovely handling rifle that, topped off with some quality glass and mounts will make an excellent working tool for the customer. Think it looks just right, something about the elegant lines of the Borden actions I just think are timeless. Despite being to SAAMI spec, the Proof House now have to engrave chamber details on non CIP chambers….though this is a "standard" chamber. The business over the proofing of non standard chambers is a proper ball ache. I submitted a rifle to have screw thread/ moderator proofed and they initially failed it as the chamber is non standard to paraphrase...... They proofed the new barrel just before Christmas go figure....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Really nice Ronin. Your customer will be a happy man. Great action, Bordens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 riflecraft built me the same on a remmy 700 and it's my go to stalker now although it's in an E-tac stock now, just about perfect for the hill ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 They are indeed a very pretty action, I think black Cerakote will enhance the good looks and provide a less reflective finish for its intended purpose - stalking. Like this one? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12296998/For%20sale/Lawton%20260%20Rem%201.jpg Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi John as I understand it, the action and bottom metal are to be one shade of black, the barrel another. Ive built a few rifles now and had them coated using two tone finish on the metalwork, so long as the colours used are in the base stock pattern, it works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOSE Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Honestly, I don't think its as well made or smooth feeding. They rattle (HS) if the O ring breaks or gets lost and the retaining notch on the mag wears - both easy fixes but for the price of the system they are annoying niggles. Its a real shame there is no alternative flush mounted mag system available for Rem 700 style actions. The alternative we were going to use was a Williams or Sunny Hill BDL floor plate - this wasn't really what the end user wanted though. Now if someone were to devise a bottom metal which allowed the use of Sako 75 mags……….they would be on to a winner. Hi RoninThanks for your reply, there doesn't appear to be a lot of choice out there when it comes to nice flush fitting detachable magazine systems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 There isn't. I really like the Williams and Sunny Hill floor plate systems, after all, they are as safe as a detach mag once the loaded round is extracted if your crossing an obstacle. It would be useful if someone were to introduce a aesthetically pleasing mag system for stalking rifles (i.e. flush fitting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporting rifles Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 are you having the bolt coated ?? as I would have thought if you did the thickness of the coating my make the "bordon bumps" tight when the bolt is dropped ?? I have a similar problem when the proof house stamped mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timney Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 That's a lovely looking rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 It would be useful if someone were to introduce a aesthetically pleasing mag system for stalking rifles (i.e. flush fitting) I totally agree and that is why my current stalking rifle is a semi-custom Sako 75. Floor plate apart the rifle is lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Thanks for posting Andy, you answer the questions much better than I could. Let's see what magic James can come up with, and I'll send you pics of the outcome. FWIW, I had a Sako 75 in 7-08, and it never did feed worth a damn, in spite of several visits to gunsmiths of repute. The 595 and 695 Tikkas are infinitely preferable to me. Maybe it was 'just me' ! Next up, will be to see how she shoots, and I'm looking forward to that. ATB P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I look forwards to seeing how it shoots as well! I meant to pre warn you of the post but was waylaid - apologies. The Alpine feeds fine with the brass provided, so long as it isn't a fast cycle, "slow is fast, smooth is fast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Rem Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Are stocks available to suit the straight bolt handle of this action? I presume the stock on this rifle was made for the slightly swept back bolt handle on a standard Remington? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Possibly, but not off a shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borden Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Had this one done a couple of years ago (no longer own the rifle). When I ordered the Mcmillan Remington Hunter stock, I specified it was for a Borden Alpine action with the standard machined bolt, otherwise you end up with the Remington swept back bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nice rifles chaps Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Are stocks available to suit the straight bolt handle of this action? I presume the stock on this rifle was made for the slightly swept back bolt handle on a standard Remington? Yes they are available with a straight bolt inlet, although this was discussed at the time of acquiring / choosing the stock, it does nothing to detract from the functionality of what will in essence be a working rifle. Had I the right resin, colour mixes, I would have filled the "swept back" section - there is usually a little adjustments that need to be made with any stock to get the correct bolt closure (so it doesn't touch the inlet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971silversurfer Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 That's a lovely looking rifle. Hmm.... Biased? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timney Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Thanks for posting Andy, you answer the questions much better than I could. Let's see what magic James can come up with, and I'll send you pics of the outcome. FWIW, I had a Sako 75 in 7-08, and it never did feed worth a damn, in spite of several visits to gunsmiths of repute. The 595 and 695 Tikkas are infinitely preferable to me. Maybe it was 'just me' ! Next up, will be to see how she shoots, and I'm looking forward to that. ATB P Any pics of the finished rifle now its been cerakoted mate? How does it look and perform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Not yet, still waiting for the paint job to be completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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