Aero Precision Solus Short Action Receiver

by | Feb 28, 2023 | Aero Precision, Rifle Actions | 0 comments

Aero Precision Solus Short Action Receiver

Aero Precision Solus Short Action Receiver
Aero Precision Solus Short Action Receiver

Solus Short Action Receiver

The heart of the Solus product line is the Solus Short Action. This product is the keystone in an ecosystem that provides shooters with an open-source, user-configurable, and quality-manufactured foundation for their precision bolt action build. Compatible with industry-standard pre-fits and drop-in components, the Solus removes many barriers to entry often associated with custom rifle builds, allowing the shooter to build a system that is specific to their needs. When manufacturing a custom bolt action, quality and consistency are essential. To ensure the most precise tolerances are held, each Solus Action is inspected by CMM (coordinate measuring machine) in their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Available directly from Aero Precision or Brownells,

Learn More at Aero Precision

Solus Short Action Features:

  • Remington 700 Short Action Footprint
  • Integral 20 MOA biased top rail
  • Integral recoil lug
  • Magnum-sized ejection port
  • Sized to feed and eject cartridges with up to 3.00″ OAL
  • Compatible with AICS and AIAW detachable box magazines
  • Trigger installed via hanger

Solus Short Action Receiver Bolt Features:

  • 60-degree bolt throw
  • 3-lug interchangeable bolt head
  • Dual ejectors
  • “Cock on lift” bolt design

Solus Short Action Receiver Materials:

  • Receiver body- 416 stainless steel
  • Bolt- 17-4 stainless steel
  • Firing pin- S7 tool steel

Solus Short Action Receiver Compatibility:

  • Barrel: Savage Small Shank W/ Barrel nut and Shouldered Zermatt Origin Pattern Pre-Fit Barrels
  • Trigger: Remington 700 (no bolt release)
  • Footprint: Remington 700 short action

Solus Short Action Receiver Includes:

  • Solus Short Action
  • Bolt Assembly
  • Trigger Hanger

Aero Precision Solus Short Action Receiver General Questions

 
 
  • What material is the SOLUS made of? The action body is made from heat treated 416 stainless steel.
  • What is the footprint of the Solus action? Remington 700 footprint.
  • What does 20MOA-biased rail mean? Having a 20 MOA-biased rail means that we have machined 20 minutes of angle into the integral Picatinny rail. This gives your optic a slight downward angle when mounted on the action. This will help you maximize the useable elevation in your optic.
  • What bolt head size do I need? The bolt head sizes correspond to a range of calibers. The standard bolt head measures .473 the magnum bolt head measures .540.473 +/-:
.478 +/- .540 +/-
6mm/6.5 Creedmoor, 243 Win, 308 Win, 8.6 Blackout 243 WSSM, 7mm SAUM, 7mm WSM, 300 WSM.
 
  • How much does the Aero Precision Solus Action weigh? 2.25 LBS
  • What magazine type is compatible with the Solus Action? AICS/AIAW magazines.
  • How do I remove the Solus firing pin? With the bolt assembly removed from the action, grasp the Bolt Body with one hand and the Firing Pin Shroud with the other. Twist the Shroud approximately a ¼ turn clockwise. The Firing Pin assembly will snap free when the retention lugs enter their recesses. Once free, the Firing Pin Assembly can be removed from the bolt body. With the Firing Pin Assembly removed, the Bolt Head Retaining Pin can be taken out. Slight resistance may be encountered when removing the pin. Applying light pressure to drive the bolt head into the bolt body will allow the pin to drop free. The bolt head can now be removed from the bolt body.
  • How do I change the Solus bolt head? With the bolt assembly removed from the action, grasp the Bolt Body with one hand and the Firing Pin Shroud with the other. Twist the Shroud approximately a ¼ turn clockwise. The Firing Pin assembly will snap free when the retention lugs enter their recesses. Once free, the Firing Pin Assembly can be removed from the bolt body. With the Firing Pin Assembly removed, the Bolt Head Retaining Pin can be taken out. Slight resistance may be encountered when removing the pin. Applying light pressure to drive the bolt head into the bolt body will allow the pin to drop free. The bolt head can now be removed from the bolt body. Follow the reverse order when installing your new bolt head.
  • What triggers are compatible with the Solus Action? The Aero Precision SOLUS is compatible with Remington 700 pattern triggers (no bolt-release versions).
  • Is there a cocking indicator on the Solus Action? Yes, there is a cocking indicator located on the shroud of the bolt body.
  • How do I remove the bolt from the Solus receiver? You will need to raise the comb up to remove the bolt. Make sure you remember or mark the adjustment height before moving it. Press the Bolt release on the left side of the receiver and pull the bolt out.

Links to Our Other Guides

| Modular Rifle Chassis System Build Guides | Modular Rifles | Modular Rifle Chassis Systems |Remington 700 Triggers |

Additional 6.5 Creedmoor Content

| 6.5 Creedmoor Posts | J.Allen JAE 700 Rifle Chassis System | Socom Precision Sniper Rifle Contenders | text |

 

Surgeon Rifles Short Action Receiver

by | Jun 21, 2015 | Rifle Actions, Surgeon Rifles | 0 comments

Surgeon Rifles Short Action Receiver 591SA Repeater

Surgeon Rifles Short Action Receiver 591SA Repeater

Surgeon Rifles Short Action Receiver 591SA Repeater

So you want to build your dream bolt gun, the ultimate precision rifle but do not know where to start? One path would be like I have  done. Go out purchase a Remington 700 Rifle or Barreled action. Throw away the most of the factory Remington parts, get the action blueprinted, new bolt know welded on etc or you can simply start out right  and purchase a Surgeon Rifles Short Action Receiver 591SA Repeater. There is probably no better foundation than the Surgeon Rifles Short Action Receiver 591SA Repeater and while the price is steep the cost is probably a wash compared to the custom Remington 700. In fact the Surgeon Rifles Short Action Receiver 591SA Repeater will probably be cheaper and definitely superior to the Remington 700.

Below is the description from Brownells. They sum it up nicely as do the Brownells Reviews at their site.

Complete short-action receiver and bolt assembly give the reliability and smoothness of the classic Remington 700 action combined with innovative features designed specifically for police, military, and civilian precision shooters. Receiver is machined, not forged, to exceptionally tight tolerances from a solid billet of 4340 steel for precise dimensions and superb strength. Raceways are EDM-cut to be perfectly square with the receiver face, threads, and bolt locking lug surfaces. A rail in the left raceway eliminates misfeeds caused by a shell getting stuck in the raceway, and the extended ejection port ensures plenty of clearance for fired cases. Full-length, 20 M.O.A. MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail milled into the receiver top offers exceptional scope mounting flexibility and stays perfectly aligned with the action centerline and barrel tenon threads because it can’t work loose or get misaligned by impact. Hefty ¼” thick recoil lug machined into the underside spreads recoil force over a larger area than standard lugs. Bolt is machined from a single piece of 4140 steel billet, including .308 (.473″ diameter) breech face, extraction cam, and bolt handle; outside diameter and locking lugs are machined in a single operation, so the lugs are perfectly square with the bolt exterior. Bolt maintains a .007″ clearance out of battery, with .004″ clearance (.002″ per side) when closed. Streamlined, screw-on tactical bolt knob can be replaced with other aftermarket knobs to suit your needs. Shroud around the oversize bolt stop keeps out dust and dirt and prevents accidental release. All components are heat treated for hardness before final surface machining to prevent unwanted stress or warpage. Extractor, ejector, firing pin, shroud, and cocking piece are standard Remington 700 parts, and action accepts all triggers, stocks, and magazines compatible with the 700, greatly expanding customizing options.

Remington 700 Action

Remington 700 Action

Looking at the image above you can see a standard Remington 700 Action lacks the built in recoil lug, 20MOA picatinney, threaded bolt knob and fluted bolt.