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Ready to Build Actions

Forged for the future, from the embers of the past.

At Matrix Gunsmithing, we believe a rifle is more than a tool — it’s an extension of your story. We start with legendary, field-proven actions from classic rifles, breathing new life into them through masterful craftsmanship and timeless design.

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With our Pre-Built & Custom-Start program, you can skip the long wait and begin your next chapter sooner, with a rifle that connects you to the footsteps of the past and carries you boldly into the future.

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Available Actions 

We carefully select and restore premium actions from some of the world’s most trusted and time-tested rifles. Each one has its own story, forged in hunts and adventures before — ready to be reborn.

 

Foundations may include (Depending on availability):
- Mauser 98 (Standard & Magnum)
- Dumoulin Belgian commercial Mauser 98

- Husqvarna Mauser 98 Actions
- CZ 550 Magnum

- CZ 550 Medium
- Winchester Model 70 

Every action is meticulously inspected, precision-machined, and prepared for your choice of cartridge, barrel profile, stock and finish.

 

Fast-Track Your Build

When you choose a pre-built or custom-start rifle, you reduce the typical 12–18 month wait. 

Advantages:
- Start with a fully barreled action or refined metalwork foundation.
- Customize barrel length, contour, twist rate, and finish.
- Choose your dream stock: Turkish walnut (Fancy, Super Fancy or Exhibition), French Walnut, American Walnut or modern synthetic.
- Personalize with engraving, checkering, and classic safari touches.

 

Choose Your Cartridge

Some of our favorites include:
- .275 Rigby / 7x57

- .318 WR Nitro Express

- 9.3x62 Mauser

- .300 H&H Magnum

- .308 Norma Magnum

- .358 Norma Magnum

- .375 H&H Magnum
- .404 Jeffery
- .416 Rigby

- 505 Gibbs

Dreaming of something even more obscure, like a 10.75x68 or a 510 Gibbs? We love a challenge — we can revive forgotten cartridges or create a build around your personal vision. And, if you'd like, we can procure a starter kit with key components needed for you to reload your classic round. (Dies, Brass, Bullets)

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Dumoulin Herstal S.A. Belgian Mauser 98

This stunning commercial Mauser 98 is the start to a fantastic classic safari rifle, western big game rifle, or modern expedition rifle.

- Standard bolt face for cartridges like 30-06, 318 Nitro Express and 9.3x62)

 - Or upgrade to a magnum bolt face and geometry for Magnum rounds like 416 Taylor

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FN Belgian Mauser 98
with adjustable trigger

Steeped in history, the FN Commercial Mauser 98's were crafted in Belgium. They are a strong foundation for even the most stout Magnum rounds that would fit in a standard length action (30-06 length).

- Standard bolt face for cartridges like 30-06, 318 Nitro Express and 9.3x62)

 - Or upgrade to a magnum bolt face and geometry for Magnum rounds like 416 Taylor

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CZ 550 Magnum

These actions are very hard to come by, given that they were discontinued in 2022. These are the basis of some incredible Dangerous game rifles from 375 H&H to 505 Gibbs. Only a few left, so get your name on the list. Build and full custom and select from our page of breathtaking Turkish Walnut. (If you don't find what you are looking for, we will go on the hunt for you, to find an exquisite piece.)

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