NEW Ultimatum Precision DEADLINE Action

by Hrachya H

Published: October 27th, 2017

Ultimatum Precision has introduced a new bolt action rifle action called Deadline. It is going to replace their U300 action. Besides the beautiful futuristic look with angled surfaces inspired by the M1 Abrams tank, this action has a number of improvements and new features, too.

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The Ultimatum Precision Deadline action has a Remington 700 SA footprint and is compatible with Savage small shank pre-fit barrels (1-1/16x20tpi). It is available with three bolt face diameters fitting .223 Remington, .308 Winchester and magnum (they probably mean the belted magnums with .532 case head diameter) cartridges and others with same case head dimensions as the mentioned cartridges.

This action features a top Picatinny rail mounted with a set of screws. It also has a minimal ejection port length which is supposed to make it a stronger action. The 3-lug bolt head is floating and removable to make caliber changes easier. The 3-lug design also provides a 60-degree bolt throw.

The Deadline action is made of 4340 steel with a nitrided finish. It has a 5/16″ thick integral recoil lug. This action is compatible with Remington 700 triggers allowing to choose one of the many aftermarket offerings. It also takes AW and AICS magazines.

The short action version is already available for purchase at $998. You’ll need to wait up to 10 weeks until your order will be ready for shipping.

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Hrachya H

Managing Editor Being a lifelong firearms enthusiast, Hrachya always enjoys studying the history and design of guns and ammunition. Should you need to contact him, feel free to shoot him a message at Hrachya@TheFirearmBlog.com

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Alex Karulin on Oct 27, 2017

To stir the pot: why is this not a controlled feed action?! That's the only thing that works when you're hanging upside down on a tree trying to dispatch a flying Cape buffalo!!! But seriously, sexy-looking action tho. I have a thing for three-lug bolts

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- Iksnilol on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @Alex Karulin I just want a 60 degree action that's CRF and accepts AICS/AW mags. Long action of course, to chamber 6.5x55. obviously that's too much to ask since I've yet to find a creature like that.
  
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- Kaban on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @iksnilol Now that you've said it, I wonder if Sako 85 (the one with 3 lugs and bottom-open bolt head) could be adapted to use AICS mags. Or perhaps dropped into stock/chassis that can accept them.
  No doubt guys at Deviant etc. can machine 3/6 lug CRF action, but the price...
  
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- Iksnilol on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @Kaban It's been done.
  I checked Deviant's site but they didn't mention anything about any CRF action. I wouldn't mind paying a grand or two for an action like that if it was accurate and didn't weigh half a ton.
  
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- Twilight sparkle on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @iksnilol I’m surprised there are any control round feed actions with a 60 degree throw
  
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- Kaban on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @iksnilol >>It's been done.
  If it did feed well from unmodified AICS mags, it is nice job. Maybe even an option (though I imagine US people will want to use whole Rem700 ecostructure).
  Deviant's site does not mention extractor options; one probably needs to call them. I have had no idea before googling up rather old posts with people claiming they were, indeed, offered CRF option for added 150$ when talking to Deviant on phone. It may very well be that Deviant abandoned the option altogether these days. But 3-lug action from them is fully custom job anyway.
  
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- Iksnilol on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @Twilight sparkle Are there any out there?
  
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- Twilight sparkle on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @iksnilol Not that I could find, I don’t see how you could fit a claw in with a 60 degree throw.
  
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- Alex Karulin on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @iksnilol I was always wondering about the relative lack of new controlled action offerings that are not stupid expensive. Should be plenty of demand for them if you believe the internets. The official reason is manufacturing expense, but in today's CNC age I am skeptical.
  
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- Kaban on Oct 27, 2017
  
  @Twilight sparkle Hm, is there any reason not to? I mean, extractor "bar" still hangs at the same place, has same cutouts for lugs to pass, to allow bolt to rotate, etc.
  (I know Sako 85 is not considered CRF by purists, but it does essentially the same as Mauser/pre-64 Win70 - traps the rim as soon as cartridge pops up. ~~The only "problem" is that it won't "properly" single-feed~~ Scratch that, it appears to be other way around. Fridays...)
  
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