Stiller Action & PTG

[MT_Chad]

Hey guys, have a question for the group. Pacific Tool and Gauge has left hand Stiller actions on sale for 599. I've heard enough horror stories about PTG to be wary, but those were all on the Rem 700 rifles they bought and tooling they make. Im curious if experiences are better for actions they simply stock and sell. So, would the group roll the dice on PTG and Stiller or go my alternate route in a Tikka or maybe a zermatt origin.
For context, this will be a range trainer and varmint gun, something low recoil in 22 or 6mm cal. 6 BR is at the top right now.
Thanks guys!

 

[Hunter0925]

Stiller would be a stock action. I would order it at that price no problem.

 

[MTTW]

I ordered a Remington bolt that showed in stock. A month later I called and they said bolts are not stocked and are all built to order. Long story short, they are full of shit and the bad reviews are true. I did get the bolt several months later and at a good price. If you have a timeline I would skip them, if not then I believe you will eventually get an action.
Bottom line is the reviews are true, not just hot heads blowing steam.

 

[Camdu7]

I don't have any info on PTG but I do have a LH Stiller Predator as well as a couple of Origins. I would place the stiller and origin as close in performance although the origins are smoother. The origin is more flexible with the ability to change bolt faces. If your are looking to go the prefir barrell route the origin will give you way more options and you can spin a savage barrell on for a cheap second barrell. The origins are $900 and come with a pic rail so the price difference is less than 250. I would trust Zermatt to be around for support in the future.
My 2 cents