RE: Buying actions.
I' m going to Colorado School of Trades.
As for the school I can get Howa, Savage, or Mauser actions. I was kind of hoping to find a used one in good shape for a bit less money. Like a pre 64 M70 or even a post 64 push feed or a used Mauser 98. I am building the first one on a Howa action but they only come barreled so I am replacing the barrel. The actions the school orders are new. If I have to order something I will just have it shipped to the school. We use the schools FFL while we are attending.
For barrels they use Douglas and Schillen (sp).
I a still trying to figure out the whole process of getting parts, actions, barrels, etc.... We are pretty busy in these first few weeks.