Tactical .260 Rem from Short Action Customs in Ohio
A popular feature of our Shooters’ Forum is the long-running Pride and Joy thread. There you’ll find photos and descriptions of dozens of interesting rifles — from rimfire rigs to big-bore boomers. Forum member Ryan M. (aka “Dieselgeek”) posted a handsome .260 Remington tactical rifle built by Short Action Customs in Wellington, Ohio. The rifle features top-of-the-line hardware. The coated, stainless Alpha 11 action (from Defiance Machine) carries a Bartlein M24-contour 26″ barrel with muzzle brake. The stock is a thumbhole T5A from Manners Composites, fitted with APA bottom metal for AW magazines. On top is a Bushnell ERS 3-21x50mm scope with G2 reticle. Riding on an under-mounted rail is an Atlas bipod with quick-release lever.
Alpha 11 Action (Made by Defiance Machine)
The Alpha 11 action was a collaboration between Defiance Machine in Columbia Falls, MT and Short Action Customs (SAC). It This smooth-cycling, Rem-footprint action boasts many nice features including a side bolt-release, and a double-pinned, .312-thick recoil lug. The action’s magwell is designed to work with AW/AI magazines. The bolt features an M16-style extractor. Used in SAC’s complete rifles, Alpha 11 actions are also available for custom rifle projects. The $1200.00 action price included a scope base with buyer’s choice of zero, 10+, 20+, 30+, or 40+ MOA. The Alpha 11 is not in the Defiant’s current line-up of actions, which includes Rebel, Deviant Tactical, Deviant Hunter, Deviant Ultralight, and Mutant.
Versatile Atlas Bipod
Another interesting accessory on Dieselgeek’s rifle is the Atlas Bipod. This rugged unit can be deployed in a variety of configurations. Locking securely into five positions through a 180-degree arc, the legs can be deployed at a 45° angle pointed either forwards or backwards, in the traditional 90° position, or facing directly front or back. The unique design offers 30 total degrees left to right Pan (traverse) as well as 30 total degrees of Cant (side to side roll) adjustment.
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Nice stick!
Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels
I was interested so I clicked on the Defiance link. Because of issues with the owners previous action designs IE; both in the primary extraction area and non mating surface angles on the action and bolt handle strap. I was told the new actions shared the “Borden” design and had the problems resolved. I also was interested in seeing if there would be any issues with bolts and actions galling. I was unable to make any definitive conclusions from the photographs. Just as with the previous actions they are a real eye pleaser. However the picture on the Defiance website either is of an action with a bolt handle having a defect on the front of the strap or a defect in the photograph. There looks like a nick or notch is missing in the front of the bolt strap. Hope they will take a look and fix or replace the action or image.
So hey, that’s me and my rifle! never new this article existed. Thanks