Okay, in my ever expanding quest of providing a good quality rifle for a good price (making a good deal) and yet offer something unique, I have been researching the possibility of a new action for SC1 rifles.
I have recently discovered that McMillan will now inlet their stocks for the Montana Rifleman actions. To see what the MT Rifleman actions are, head here:
http://www.montanarifleman.com/actions.htm
Here are a few things that I like about the actions:
1) They are brand new
2) Controlled feeding (Claw extractor)
3) 3 position Safety
4) Winchester type floor plate (solid steel vs. remington aluminum)
5) Anti-bind grove (for extreme mud & ice conditions)
6) Very strong (explosion tested to 120,000 psi without so much as a scratch on the bolt)
I would like to hear thoughts and opinions about interest in SC1's (and other models) built on this action. The cost would be identical to current SC1 pricing as would the features/options.
If there are favorable responses, I would like to build 2 prototypes (long and short action). These would be built for customers at a price of $1200 with your choice of any mcmillan stock available on the SC1 (a1-a5, win marksman). Yeah, I would lose money on these..... but I'd like to see what happens. If there is interest, but no one interested in a prototype rifle, I'll end up building one prototype. (long action in 6.5 x 55)
let me know what everyone thinks. I personally like the idea because of the better features of the action, and its something different from just another remington build up. But hey, remington actions have name recognition.
MEL
I have recently discovered that McMillan will now inlet their stocks for the Montana Rifleman actions. To see what the MT Rifleman actions are, head here:
http://www.montanarifleman.com/actions.htm
Here are a few things that I like about the actions:
1) They are brand new
2) Controlled feeding (Claw extractor)
3) 3 position Safety
4) Winchester type floor plate (solid steel vs. remington aluminum)
5) Anti-bind grove (for extreme mud & ice conditions)
6) Very strong (explosion tested to 120,000 psi without so much as a scratch on the bolt)
I would like to hear thoughts and opinions about interest in SC1's (and other models) built on this action. The cost would be identical to current SC1 pricing as would the features/options.
If there are favorable responses, I would like to build 2 prototypes (long and short action). These would be built for customers at a price of $1200 with your choice of any mcmillan stock available on the SC1 (a1-a5, win marksman). Yeah, I would lose money on these..... but I'd like to see what happens. If there is interest, but no one interested in a prototype rifle, I'll end up building one prototype. (long action in 6.5 x 55)
let me know what everyone thinks. I personally like the idea because of the better features of the action, and its something different from just another remington build up. But hey, remington actions have name recognition.
MEL