Ok. So I was going to get back into precision rifles, but things happened (including SCSC losing it's range), and I never got around to it.
Anywho, I'ma thinking about it again. Since last time I had a dedicated precision rig (GAP SCLE w/Leupy 3.5-10 M3), I've had kids, bought a house, etc. sooooo I'm on a more strict budget.
That being said, I've been looking at a Rem AAC-SD, Tikka CTR, FN SPR A1A, Other? All in .308.
Here's how I see things...
Remington 700 AAC SD
PROS
CONS
Tikka CTR
PROS
CONS
FNH SPR A1A
PROS
CONS
Now, as for "other" I was thinking of either finding a used Rem 700 (or a Walmart special) and gradually getting the parts together and have a 'smith put it together. The other alternative was a Howa, but I really don't know much about them.
Savage rifles just don't do it for me.
Now, I'm thinking that if I go with the AAC, by the time I get it to the level of the Tikka or the FNH, I could very possibly end up spending more than if I got either of the other rifles. Or, are my Remington concerns overblown, and it's a great rifle "as is"?
The only thing I could see replacing on the Tikka would be the stock, which also puts it in the FNH price point.
IMO, the FN would pretty much only need a scope and ammo.
What are your thoughts on the notion of getting a used Rem 700 "donor" and building it up? I figure a "Walmart special", sell the factory stock and barrel, a decent barrel, and Magpul stock (or maybe choate or bell and carlson) and I could be into it for less than a grand.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
Anywho, I'ma thinking about it again. Since last time I had a dedicated precision rig (GAP SCLE w/Leupy 3.5-10 M3), I've had kids, bought a house, etc. sooooo I'm on a more strict budget.
That being said, I've been looking at a Rem AAC-SD, Tikka CTR, FN SPR A1A, Other? All in .308.
Here's how I see things...
Remington 700 AAC SD
PROS
- Parts etc. everywhere
Good rep for accuracy
Price point
CONS
- It's a "new" Remington (J Lock, spotty QC, etc)
Crappy stock that will get replaced
Need to buy mounts
Trigger work will be needed
Tikka CTR
PROS
- Great action
Very high quality barrel
Good trigger
Built-in Pic rail
Threaded barrel (should I ever get a can)
Bottom metal that's actually metal
TRG 22 mags that will take "long" reloads (even though I don't reload yet)
CONS
- Harder to find
A couple $100 more expensive than the Remington
Stock seems kind of "meh", but from all I've read there are no problems with it
FNH SPR A1A
PROS
- Proven action
High quality barrel that will pretty much outlast me
McMillan A5 stock
Pic rail included
CONS
- EXPENSIVE
Now, as for "other" I was thinking of either finding a used Rem 700 (or a Walmart special) and gradually getting the parts together and have a 'smith put it together. The other alternative was a Howa, but I really don't know much about them.
Savage rifles just don't do it for me.
Now, I'm thinking that if I go with the AAC, by the time I get it to the level of the Tikka or the FNH, I could very possibly end up spending more than if I got either of the other rifles. Or, are my Remington concerns overblown, and it's a great rifle "as is"?
The only thing I could see replacing on the Tikka would be the stock, which also puts it in the FNH price point.
IMO, the FN would pretty much only need a scope and ammo.
What are your thoughts on the notion of getting a used Rem 700 "donor" and building it up? I figure a "Walmart special", sell the factory stock and barrel, a decent barrel, and Magpul stock (or maybe choate or bell and carlson) and I could be into it for less than a grand.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
"somewhat budget" precision rifles...
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