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Anyone out there own one of these rifles? I am considering making the investment and purchasing one in the very near future. From what I've read in reviews and what I've seen on their website, I get the feeling this is a very well made, solid, and supremely accurate long gun. Any owners who would like to reply and give me their opinions and personal reviews here - well, it would be very much appreciated.
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$4,500 for a rifle made by a company I've never heard of? Hard pass.Originally posted by fighterpilot562Comment
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Nesika has been around for quite some time.
Most any rifle with a custom action will be in the same ballpark money wise.
I've toyed with exactly 1 Nesika action in my day, it seemed the equal of a Surgeon or a Pierce action.
No idea how their complete rifles stack up but with the level of machining I saw on the action it should be pretty solid.Comment
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Nesika Bay actions
I don't have any Nesika Bay built rifles but, I do have two rifles built on Paulsbo, WA made Nesika actions. This was prior to their being purchased by Dakota Arms and moving to So. Dakota. A model L and LT, both 1.47" diameter. Both are on par with any other custom action out there. Yes, I have other custom actions to compare them against.
Some seem to think the Dakota made actions aren't as nice. I haven't touched one so no comment there.
Where you been man, they've been around since probably the mid 90's I'm guessing. I bought my first one in 2001 over other custom actions because they offered the "Borden bumps" which reportedly improved the bolt lockup. The model J action is/was very popular in short range benchrest.
You may have heard of Glen Harrison, currently of Defiance Machine and Phoenix Machine. He started Nesika Bay (along with a partner) prior to these two companies.
OP- Which model were you thinking of (sporter, long-range or tactical)?
Depending upon model & components, you could probably spec. out a rifle yourself (to be put together by an independent gunsmith) and be money ahead or at least have a nicer stock. What they're using do not appear to be anything fancy.Unbiased AR15, Barnard (sold
), BAT, Borden, Browning, Kelbly, Marsh, Nesika Bay, Remington, Ruger, Savage, Ultralight Arms owner. I like 'em all.Comment
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Nesika actions are coveted like little steel gods, in the prairie dog states. Hard core varmint shooters swear by their accuracy and strength. Nobody shoots more ammo in crappier conditions year 'round, than varmint hunters."A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself...A murderer is less to fear. The traitor is the plague."......CiceroComment
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If you don't mind getting your hands dirty and doing a little finish work you can get a exhibition grade stock for pretty dang reasonable.Comment
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Custom
It wouldn't be hard to end up with a really nice rifle for the same or less money.
(That LR rifle was $4k IIRC).
Figure $12-1300 for an action & trigger guard (there are cheaper customs too)
Rail $100, trigger $200, $800-1200 for stock depending upon wood choice and stock maker. ~$550 for barrel & install. = *****in' custom.
Many stock makers out there. Look at Joel Russo rifle stocks & X-ring rifle stocks (newer company, pricing seems good).
This is but one example, add in some $$$ for various shipping & DROS fees. I could spend more or less of your money as needed 😉
-RickUnbiased AR15, Barnard (sold), BAT, Borden, Browning, Kelbly, Marsh, Nesika Bay, Remington, Ruger, Savage, Ultralight Arms owner. I like 'em all.Comment
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No idea how their complete rifles stack up but with the level of machining I saw on the action it should be pretty solid.Comment
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Joel Russo and Curtis? are now making custom high end actions though not yet available I'm sure they are going to be super nice.Last edited by toby; 12-02-2014, 5:54 AM.Comment
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Nesika
I believe it was NRA American Hunter magazine did a test on a semi production Nesika they were going to turn out for around $3K.It was a couple years ago so not sure on the price.
I use a gunsmith sometimes up in Idaho that built customs on the Nesika and Kelby actions.
You better have $3800-$4500 for what he did.
Seems the last Kelby action I got was $2K alone.
Correction,It came with the barrel.Thanks
Op get on a Predator forum,Benchrest forum.
Those guys will school you.
Either Kelby or Nesika are nice.There is a third,but my old mine is not bringing it up.The 3 are the holy grails.
Not snubbing anyone on here that builds customs.Just do not know your work.Last edited by Coyotegunner; 12-06-2014, 6:42 AM.Comment
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You might want to double check that receipt. Unless you had some custom work done or ordered a second bolt, the most expensive action on their website is $1400 (most are in the $1150-1350 range).
Lots of excellent custom actions out there. You may be thinking of Barnard, BAT, Big Horn, Borden, Defiance, Farley, Hall, Lawton, Pierce, RPA, Shilen, Stiller, Surgeon just to name a few off the top of my head. Some are geared more towards one discipline over another.
Good shooting,
-RickUnbiased AR15, Barnard (sold), BAT, Borden, Browning, Kelbly, Marsh, Nesika Bay, Remington, Ruger, Savage, Ultralight Arms owner. I like 'em all.Comment
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Op get on a Predator forum,Benchrest forum.
Those guys will school you.
I think the poster Switchbarrel is the NBRSA 2014 1000 Yard National Champion.
His advice is very good.Lynn Dragoman, Jr.
Southwest Regional Director
Unlimited Range Shooters Association (URSA)
www.unlimitedrange.org
Not a commercial business.
URSA - Competition starts at 2000 yards!Comment
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