There seem to be several new rolling block actions being made  Lone star, Ballard  Rifle the italian imports  and Mr R Storie  just to name a few and im sure there is more.  I was hoping to get input from people who haveowned or used these actions  and what they thought about them. Quality price finish materials used   any good opinions. This will be for a extra nice rifle and I want to go first class with everything  Thanks for any opinions and info 

Quisto56

Ken;
Just for Quisto56's benefit, I presume you are talking of an original Remington #5 for making up a fine rifle? A person could hardly do better. The Scandinavian actions are also quite good and strong.

You know, this brings up a good point: when building up a fine rifle, should a person use an original action (not getting into the argument over whether one should break down and original rifle to just to get an action - only consideration here is the suitability of an action for a new rifle) or a replica.

I am kind of torn about what to recommend when I am asked. It really depends on the action and what it is to be used for. In this instance, I would also go for an original Remington #5 but I would prefer that it be on an original, unaltered rifle (could even be a little rough). I would feel more confident that it had not been overloaded by some enthusiastic but uninformed previous owner. Any original action needs to be inspected by a QUALIFIED gunsmith before using.

I have both original action rifles and replica action rifles.
Dale53

For what it is worth I have been shooting a Lone Star silhouette rifle for a year and like it a lot. I would have no qualms about buying another from Dave. To my knowledge his receivers are 8620 steel and they are fitted up very well. My only complaint, if you can call it that, is that the tolerances may be just a little too snug! Were I to buy another one I would add the double set triggers but his single trigger adjusted to 2 lbs. is very nice.