Zermatt vs Aero

[bradgrace]

What’s everybody’s opinion on a Zermatt Origin vs and Aero Solus actions? Trying to decide between the two.

 

[Unckebob]

I like my Origin. It was easy to work with. Even an idiot like me can assemble a rifle on their own.

I am saving for my 2nd one.

 

[Sevens]

They use the same prefits, so pick whichever has the features you’re after. If you want a straight handle with 3 lugs for shorter bolt lift and integral rail, the Areo is your huckleberry. If you want a swept bolt handle, controlled round feed, the ability to swap bolt heads and/or rails/bases, then you want the Origin.

I can’t comment on the Aero, but I love the Origin. Had one built in 308 I foolishly sold. Regretted it so much, I found a nice deal on a replacement Origin and I’m building another. They’re such a smooth feeling action. Highly recommend the Origin.

 

[rootacres]

Big fan of the Origin. The DLC coated bolt face is slick. Tool less bolt disassembly. Easy swapping bolt faces. I’ve ordered a few prefits now. Assembled everything in my basement and it shoots 1/2 minute.

 

[huntsman22]

I'm a bigger fan of the TL3. Would much rather pay the extra for a stainless action and DLC coating on a hunting rifle that will see weather......

 

[wind gypsy]

Would be hard pressed to pass up trying out a nanook at the current brownells sales price for either or a lone peak Razor for a little more.

 

[ChrisAU]

I'm going to eventually try an Aero. 60* bolt throws are the way to my heart.

 

[Sevens]

I'm a bigger fan of the TL3. Would much rather pay the extra for a stainless action and DLC coating on a hunting rifle that will see weather......

Origin is stainless then nitrided.

 

[huntsman22]

I didn't know that. The early ones were carbon steel only, like the RimX.....

 

[HandgunHTR]

The main difference for me is that you can go with a BDL or Wyatts extended mag setup with the Origin. With the Solus you are stuck with an AICS/AIAW setup.

 

[Pdm25150]

No experience with the Aero but spent some time with a Zermatt Origin. Friend used some of my tools for building one in .308 and let me shoot it. I really like it thinking I will order one in future.

 

[axeforce6]

The main difference for me is that you can go with a BDL or Wyatts extended mag setup with the Origin. With the Solus you are stuck with an AICS/AIAW setup.

So has anyone tried to run a solus and a bdl?

 

[Altoonabcm157]

I have had an origin for awhile and now I’ve got a rifle built on a solus. They are both great for the money, street prices of solus’s definitely come in cheaper. Origin is smoother but that’s not to say the solus isn’t a smooth action. Bolt lift is surprisingly light on the solus for a 60 degree. Different feature sets but I wouldn’t hesitate to buy either. If I could only choose one and I didn’t care about a couple hundred dollars for the actual street price difference I’d probably go with the origin but there’s no reason to avoid the solus unless you really want controlled round feed or a mechanical ejector.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I didn't know that. The early ones were carbon steel only, like the RimX.....

Yup that was the cause for the first price increase a few years back.

 

[Sevens]

So has anyone tried to run a solus and a bdl?

It’s not cut for BDL. It’s DBM only.

 

[MThuntr]

I'm kicking myself for not snagging a Solus action from Midway last week. They had 1 for 650 I wanted to build a 22GT. The local FFL was closed and when I finally got ahold of him they were sold out.

I'm kind of biased toward the Zermatt because I like the ability to swap bolt heads so I could tinker and then get bored and build something else and not have to change much.

 

[axeforce6]

It’s not cut for BDL. It’s DBM only.

I’ve got two actions now. Not a huge draw back for me after messing with them.

 

[Altoonabcm157]

You can swap bolt heads on the solus also

 

[TradLife406]

My only issue with my Origin is the high bolt throw. I should have spent a little more coin on a 60 degree.

 

[wind gypsy]

My only issue with my Origin is the high bolt throw. I should have spent a little more coin on a 60 degree.

What's the issue? Scope clearance?