What's your favorite single shot action?

[montana_charlie]

... falling block ...

[dtknowles]

Nobody took the bait when I mentioned single shot bolt actions but I always wanted a Stolle Panda

"The Stolle Panda has won more Benchrest matches than any other action. It is aluminum with a steel 1.062" tenon, 18 tpi twist. The flat bottom provides a large, secure bedding surface. The integral rail on top adds stiffness, and provides a built-in high precision mount for scope rings"

It is probably cheaper than another Hepburn


http://www.6mmbr.com/actions.html

The 'heart' of any custom rifle is the action. A good action is essential for competitive accuracy, and no component is more important in terms of rifle longevity and shooter safety. Custom actions start at around $750 and can cost three times that amount for the jumbo 50 BMG actions. Why is a custom action worth the extra cost? First, the action will be stiffer, straighter, and (usually) stronger. An action such as a Panda or Viper offers reduced weight plus enhanced bedding surface. $1000.00 invested in a Barnard 'P' buys a super-strong action AND a match-grade trigger. And, whether you spend $750 or double that sum, a quality custom action, when combined with a good barrel and stock, can deliver winning results at the range. The better custom actions also retain their value very well--something that can't be said for most factory actions.

[M-Tecs]

For bolts that would be Barnards since I have two. I have barreled 9 to 10. I have never found a Barnard that require any truing. I can't say that for some of the other custom actions. Only barreled one Panda and nothing additional required.

[oldred]

You're right that's one slick single shot!

[Clay M]

This one. I have been to Kyle Millers shop in St Onge South Dakota.
I would like to have one in .32 Miller short.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...ifle&FORM=IGRE

[Hickory]

I've been waiting for someone to mention it but no one has.
But, I like the XP100 action. You'll say it's just another bolt action, but it's still a single shot and mine shoots exceptionally well. As usual I may be the odd man out.

[Uncle R.]

I've been waiting for someone to mention it but no one has.
But, I like the XP100 action. You'll say it's just another bolt action, but it's still a single shot and mine shoots exceptionally well. As usual I may be the odd man out.

I never owned an XP and I'm a little fuzzy on the details.
Isn't the XP100 the same action as a 600 / 660 but without the magazine cutout in the receiver floor?
Just curious...

I have no idea what's the best single shot...
Maybe a High Wall, maybe a Ruger #1.

My favorite single shot?
I guess that would be a '73 Trapdoor, just because it's such a Rube Goldberg design and yet it still worked pretty well.
Any of the nineteenth century single shots can peg my "wanting meter" especially if an individual specimen proves to be very accurate.

Uncle R.

[LtFrankDrebbin]

I have a big attraction to the Martini action.
But hey, all single shots have an attractive prestige about them. They just seem classy yet simple even if some are made quite complex.

[rbertalotto]

Easy question...My 1892 Ballard!



And a story to go along with it:

http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/a-b...a-ballard.html

more here:
www.rvbprecision.com

[M-Tecs]

I guess that would be a '73 Trapdoor, just because it's such a Rube Goldberg design and yet it still worked pretty well.
Uncle R.

I love TP's. Of the Rube Goldberg designs for muzzleloader conversions they were the best. Compare them to the British Snyder in design and machining. The Snyder's look like a drunken anger beaver made them compared to the TD's.

For military use the Martini's were the best. I really want one but finding one that is not a Khyber Pass copy is a problem. I have a line on a Cadet that I know is real.

[oldred]

The Trapdoor doesn't even look like a conversion and belies it's heritage, it's lines are truly timeless and appealing and that's why it has been so popular in the past and is even more so today! The action may not be the strongest but it's not nearly as weak as some think and is more than strong enough to handle sensible 45/70 rounds which even at BP pressures are quite impressive. The Trapdoor is and will remain a timeless classic!

[gunauthor]

I really enjoy a couple of relatively inexpensive guns, New England Handi-Rifles and a Rossi 12 gauge with a rifled bore.

[Clay M]

I am going to see if I can track down Kyle Miller tomorrow. His actions are truly amazing.
If he is still around I believe I will order one.

[Jedman]

I really like them all but to pick just one for all of its qualities would be the Martini Cadet.

Jedman

[gnoahhh]

The no-name German break-open single shot stalking rifles are pretty nifty too. (Typically actions mass produced by concerns such as Suhl and finished out by guild craftsmen.) Not what one would call benchrest guns, but delightful in their intended role- hunting/informal targets/plinking. The two I have, a 5.6x35R (.22 Hornet) and 8.15x46R are crazy accurate for what they are, and make for wonderful carrying in the woods.

[bbailey7821]

Barrett 99
TC Encore

[stubbicatt]

Dag nabbit! I just remembered my 3 lug BAT actioned rifle. Also a single shot, and a really nice bit of workmanship.

[Ithaca Gunner]

Trapdoor Springfield. The National Armory always put out a fine product.

[Rick Hodges]

My favorite is a Ruger #3, followed by an 1885 Winchester, then the Ruger #1. Just my tastes. I prefer the combination trigger guard/action lever.

[flint45]

My favorite that Ihave is my 75 C.Sharps .40-65 next are my rolling blocks.