Medium Action Variations information

[rickintn]

Hello All!

I've been reading and learning for a while, and it's great to find a site with such knowledge and expertise. I finally have some questions. I have two M591 rifles and know the recoil lug is not integral on these. I am in search of a medium action for a custom build, and would like to have an integral recoil lug from and accuracy standpoint. I also want the safety to control the trigger, and not the bolt as on some models. Do the L579 or A11 actions have an integral recoil lug? Is there anything else I should know about the actions before I proceed? Is there a semi-reliable source for these actions anymore, or should I continue to shop the guns for sale sites for a donor rifle?

Any and all information and advice is very much appreciated.

Rick

 

[stonecreek]

The L-579 and A-II are essentially identical functionally and both use an integral recoil lug on the bottom side of the front receiver ring like most Mauser-type turnbolts. However, I don't know of any reason that the L591 with its bolted-on recoil lug can't be just as accurate.

At any rate, if you want to use an L-579 or A-II as the basis of a custom gun (I would prefer those actions, also) you'll have to find a donor rifle since neither of these has been made since the 1980's. Every now and then you'll find someone who has an original, unused Sako action put away, but it is rare. Besides, you can almost always find a donor rifle for less money than an action alone and sell the barrel and/or stock to recoupe some of your costs.