I had the pleasure of meeting Joel and he is a true professional and a gentleman. It comes as no surprise to me that he took care of you and in a timely fashion. Thanks for sharing.
I had no doubt he would take care of it and I hold the same opinion of him, but the speed and the extent to which he did was what is remarkable. Everything you have said of him is true. A real man of integrity.
Says a lot about the company for sure! I have been thinking about build a custom based off this action, now I definitely feel good about it! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the video, I just got a Terminus Zeus QC and waiting on my barrels from SPR aka Bugholes.... Keeps the videos coming brother, I enjoy watching them.
Thanks for watching and the supportive comment! I think you will definitely have a great rifle with that combination. SPR is great with their products as well.
This video is one reason why I’ll be purchasing a Terminus action. It’s great to see an action company that takes care of its customers and will respond quickly… it’s nice if they just answer a phone once in a while or at all. Now we just need Joel and his company in Texas!!
Going to pick up my Zeus action from the FFL today. Still have 7 or so weeks of a wait on my Bughole barrel for it. Can't wait. Thanks for posting this video. Sucks it happened but hearing how well Terminus took care of you is heartening. Keep up the good content!
That's awesome man! You're gonna love the action and barrel. I plan to order a few more barrels this year. They're great. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have one on the way , Mr.Russo was easy to work with extremely helpful. Took care of my order right away. Thanks for the video good to know to support is there also , I don’t doubt it at all.
He deserves us showing him appreciation. Same here I sent him a message he replied quickly by phone himself. I put my order in and he updated me via message . To my surprise with I photo of my package with postage to my FFL . Any better than that it would be wrong. How is the action been treating you? Round count?
Can you provide any input on the bolt lift? I know that the roller made it lift smother than other 3 lug actions. But how light is it compared to the higher end 2 lug actions?
Hi Bryon, thanks for watching and asking. It is a little more stiff. However, I have not noticed it affecting how I perform if that matters. I need to get a weight gage and compare to an impact soon. Great question and I hope this helps.
@@bryonjmordhorst the lift has never been an issue for me. I really like and prefer the terminus for what that's worth. Hopefully by next weekend, I can do a side by side review with an impact and show the difference.
@@andrewroberson724 I was wondering if you don't mind helping me out with a similar question....I just got my Zeus in. Upon closing of bolt it sucks down with very little effort. Is this the roller cam at work? On my old Bergara its more of a smooth transition into closing of the bolt and the Zeus seems more violent/mechanical...Lastly, the bolt lift takes some good effort. I have to grip it good in order to have enough force to open with index/thumb. Not an easy lift by any means.... Is this standard or similar to your experience? I am new to custom actions and don't really have anything else to compare to other than a couple OEM rifles I have shot and my buddies defiance action. I am assuming my action should smooth out after some wear?
by any chance do you know how headspace works with the QC barrels or should all barrels be properly headspaced automatically because i want to buy one and use 308 and 300 wm so what would i need to do?
If I remember correctly, the actions hold a thou +/- for prefits. That being said, the gunsmith must follow the print precisely within that tolerance requirement. I went with Southern Precision Rifles aka Bugholes.com for my prefit and it is done very well, I believe Joel has also recommended the Proof prefit barrels due to their quality control and ability to follow the print. Im sure there are others who do well, but I only know of these two for sure. I also recommend a Forster brand go/no go gauge set for the caliber to be sure, although it wasn't really needed with the SPR barrel. I hope that answers your question, but if not, feel free to ask more, and thanks for watching!
@@andrewroberson724 thank you most people wouldn't respond to a comment on an old video. also thank you so much because not many people who have them talk about them and theres little info to go around.
@@blackspindle6868 of course, if people didn't help me I'd have had twice the difficulty learning in this sport. I dont mind helping another person out at all, and am just glad the info helped. I may do a more technical video soon to go over those details, so I'm glad you asked.
@@andrewroberson724 Thanks for fast reply! Ok good to know. How do i know what chassi/stock to fit in a zues action? I only see tikkas/remington and clones etc etc.
@Sinko Sinkovski great question! The Zeus is a Remington 700 clone footprint, you would select that and either long or short action depending on which Zeus model you have. Let me know if you have any other questions about it.
Sup bro, have you by any chance heard from Joel the last 3 weeks or know if he is away? I paid for an action and my dealer and him were in communication and the action was scheduled to be here end of July beginning of august. The weird thing is I know Joel has good customer service, but me and my dealer have not been able to get ahold of him for 3 weeks..?
@@andrewroberson724 yes I have sent a couple emails. He always used to get back to me right away and provide great service. But the weird thing is he is late by a month on our order and what’s even weirder is my dealer hasn’t even been able to get ahold of him, and he even tried calling Joel last week..
@@UnRaT3Dx hmm, I'd call him if I were you and let him know you need an update. I know that is probably a captain obvious comment, but it's what I've done if I needed anything. Did you buy through one of the third party dealers?
@@andrewroberson724 I got it through pretty much the most well known precision rifle parts/accessory dealers in Canada, and he has been trying to contact Joel and he called him a couple times last week with no word back.
I had the pleasure of meeting Joel and he is a true professional and a gentleman. It comes as no surprise to me that he took care of you and in a timely fashion. Thanks for sharing.
I had no doubt he would take care of it and I hold the same opinion of him, but the speed and the extent to which he did was what is remarkable. Everything you have said of him is true. A real man of integrity.
Says a lot about the company for sure! I have been thinking about build a custom based off this action, now I definitely feel good about it! Thanks for sharing!!
It does make the end user feel better about a choice. I really like them. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video, I just got a Terminus Zeus QC and waiting on my barrels from SPR aka Bugholes.... Keeps the videos coming brother, I enjoy watching them.
Thanks for watching and the supportive comment! I think you will definitely have a great rifle with that combination. SPR is great with their products as well.
This video is one reason why I’ll be purchasing a Terminus action. It’s great to see an action company that takes care of its customers and will respond quickly… it’s nice if they just answer a phone once in a while or at all.
Now we just need Joel and his company in Texas!!
Thanks for watching and I completely agree. If he was here we'd be sitting pretty good!
Going to pick up my Zeus action from the FFL today. Still have 7 or so weeks of a wait on my Bughole barrel for it. Can't wait. Thanks for posting this video. Sucks it happened but hearing how well Terminus took care of you is heartening. Keep up the good content!
That's awesome man! You're gonna love the action and barrel. I plan to order a few more barrels this year. They're great. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Paulie771 Whats the lead time for the zeus action? Does it take long to get it after you place an order?
I have one on the way , Mr.Russo was easy to work with extremely helpful. Took care of my order right away. Thanks for the video good to know to support is there also , I don’t doubt it at all.
@BobbyDucati1 Joel is the best, he actually text me after someone shared this video with him. A true stand up guy!
He deserves us showing him appreciation. Same here I sent him a message he replied quickly by phone himself. I put my order in and he updated me via message . To my surprise with I photo of my package with postage to my FFL . Any better than that it would be wrong. How is the action been treating you? Round count?
@BobbyDucati1 action is great, and I've gone through 3 barrels so probably around 7k plus
This is why stuff cost this much, you pay for the service .. the people that cry about price , don’t understand this.. great company 👍😊🇺🇸
I completely agree
Got to love when a company stands behind there products and goes beyond to make thing good
Totally agree. Thanks for watching!
Can you provide any input on the bolt lift? I know that the roller made it lift smother than other 3 lug actions. But how light is it compared to the higher end 2 lug actions?
Hi Bryon, thanks for watching and asking. It is a little more stiff. However, I have not noticed it affecting how I perform if that matters. I need to get a weight gage and compare to an impact soon. Great question and I hope this helps.
@@andrewroberson724 it definitely helps. I keep coming back to terminus and the stiff er lift is my prime concern
@@bryonjmordhorst the lift has never been an issue for me. I really like and prefer the terminus for what that's worth. Hopefully by next weekend, I can do a side by side review with an impact and show the difference.
@@andrewroberson724 Subscribed!
@@andrewroberson724 I was wondering if you don't mind helping me out with a similar question....I just got my Zeus in. Upon closing of bolt it sucks down with very little effort. Is this the roller cam at work? On my old Bergara its more of a smooth transition into closing of the bolt and the Zeus seems more violent/mechanical...Lastly, the bolt lift takes some good effort. I have to grip it good in order to have enough force to open with index/thumb. Not an easy lift by any means.... Is this standard or similar to your experience? I am new to custom actions and don't really have anything else to compare to other than a couple OEM rifles I have shot and my buddies defiance action. I am assuming my action should smooth out after some wear?
Joel is a great guy. Love the Zeus.
Completely agree. Thanks for watching!
One week turn around! Nice!
I was told 6,8 weeks and it's been 15 and counting. Lucky you.
by any chance do you know how headspace works with the QC barrels or should all barrels be properly headspaced automatically because i want to buy one and use 308 and 300 wm so what would i need to do?
If I remember correctly, the actions hold a thou +/- for prefits. That being said, the gunsmith must follow the print precisely within that tolerance requirement. I went with Southern Precision Rifles aka Bugholes.com for my prefit and it is done very well, I believe Joel has also recommended the Proof prefit barrels due to their quality control and ability to follow the print. Im sure there are others who do well, but I only know of these two for sure. I also recommend a Forster brand go/no go gauge set for the caliber to be sure, although it wasn't really needed with the SPR barrel. I hope that answers your question, but if not, feel free to ask more, and thanks for watching!
@@andrewroberson724 thank you most people wouldn't respond to a comment on an old video. also thank you so much because not many people who have them talk about them and theres little info to go around.
@@blackspindle6868 of course, if people didn't help me I'd have had twice the difficulty learning in this sport. I dont mind helping another person out at all, and am just glad the info helped. I may do a more technical video soon to go over those details, so I'm glad you asked.
Will this fit in a MDT ESS with tikka footprint?
Hi, and thank you for watching. Unfortunately it won't because the recoil lugs are different and the action screw spacing is too.
@@andrewroberson724 Thanks for fast reply! Ok good to know. How do i know what chassi/stock to fit in a zues action? I only see tikkas/remington and clones etc etc.
@Sinko Sinkovski great question! The Zeus is a Remington 700 clone footprint, you would select that and either long or short action depending on which Zeus model you have. Let me know if you have any other questions about it.
What color is that action?
It is their DLC treated action. It's almost black but not quite to my eye. Thanks for watching!
He probably gave u a new action
If that's the case, I'm definitely not mad
Sup bro, have you by any chance heard from Joel the last 3 weeks or know if he is away? I paid for an action and my dealer and him were in communication and the action was scheduled to be here end of July beginning of august. The weird thing is I know Joel has good customer service, but me and my dealer have not been able to get ahold of him for 3 weeks..?
I last heard from him mid August, have you called and emailed him? I've never waited more than a day to hear back.
@@andrewroberson724 yes I have sent a couple emails. He always used to get back to me right away and provide great service. But the weird thing is he is late by a month on our order and what’s even weirder is my dealer hasn’t even been able to get ahold of him, and he even tried calling Joel last week..
@@UnRaT3Dx hmm, I'd call him if I were you and let him know you need an update. I know that is probably a captain obvious comment, but it's what I've done if I needed anything. Did you buy through one of the third party dealers?
@@andrewroberson724 I got it through pretty much the most well known precision rifle parts/accessory dealers in Canada, and he has been trying to contact Joel and he called him a couple times last week with no word back.
@@UnRaT3Dx man, I hate to hear that as a customer of his also. I'll see if I can contact him this week about Canadian orders. Can't hurt, right?
Hello, I have a 6.5 creedmoor with a terminus apollo being built right now. Just curious what bore guide you recommend using on these actions?
For cleaning, a Sinclair bore guide is excellent, but any that you prefer should work
PMA bore guide