Montana Rifle Co. Model 1999 Professional Hunter (PH) Magnum-Length Action — Controlled-Round-Feed, Double Square Bridge, 4.105" Box, .590" Bolt Face
This Montana Rifle Co. Model 1999 Professional Hunter (PH) is a magnum-length, controlled-round-feed action from Kalispell, Montana, offered as a bare action with no barrel installed. It features a double square bridge, flat-bottom receiver with integral recoil lug, and a CRF bolt with full-length claw extractor. With a 4.105" internal box length and a .590" bolt face, it is sized for Lapua/Rigby-class cartridges and is well-suited to build out for long-range precision and big-game hunting applications.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Not applicable — bare action with no barrel installed.
Specific Condition Notes: This appears to be an unused, unbuilt Lapua/Ultra-magnum receiver. There are light finish imperfections on the sear and on the receiver near the serial number area.
What’s Included
- Montana Rifle Co. Model 1999 Professional Hunter (PH) magnum-length action/receiver with bolt (no barrel installed)
- Bottom metal assembly with hinged floorplate/trigger guard
- Internal magazine box (installed)
- Trigger assembly mounted to the tang
The Professional Hunter (PH) action is built on a Mauser-based platform with controlled-round-feed and a full-length claw extractor for positive feeding and extraction. The bolt includes a recessed face and a large round knob, paired with a three-position wing safety for secure handling during build and use.
The receiver is a flat-bottom design with an integral recoil lug and a double square bridge, providing a robust foundation for mounting and bedding. A gas/vent hole on the left receiver ring adds an extra margin of safety in the event of a case failure.
This is a magnum-length action sized for Lapua/Rigby-class cartridges. It provides a 4.105" internal magazine/box length and a .590" bolt face. Based on these measurements, it can be built out as a Lapua or Ultra Mag for long range precision shooting and big-game hunting applications.
Markings include: "Model 1999 Professional Hunter – Montana Rifle Company – Kalispell, Montana." The action presents in a matte metallic finish and is configured as a single-shot with a stated maximum capacity of 1.