Does any major manufacturer produce a gun that would b considered a true long range rifle? I know savage makes a bench rest model but is it comparible to a custom rifle? Do they really blue print or true the action? Shouldn't all rifles b trued when they leave the factory? I know they are not but seriously is there any rifle in production that should/could possibly b a true long range rifle straight out of the box? No limit on price! Sako, kimber, cooper, weatherby, sig, anybody?
Here is a list of what I feel are competition ready out of the box, at least for F/TR Class where 308 Win (or 223) is a requirement.
Sako, TRG series.
Accuracy International, Arctic Warfare series
Weatherby, Vanguard SUB MOA
Savage, F Class, Palma and Benchrest models, along with others.
Tikka, T3 Tactical (and Varmint)
Blaser R93
Mauser 86sr
FN SPR A1
A number of these rifles have detachable box magazines, but they are properly mated to high quality factory stocks, so bedding is not an issue.
Will they shoot as tight as a fully custom rifle with a right bolt, left port, no ejector button action? Probably not. But they will stay inside a 1 MOA ten ring at 500 with good ammo. If you lose, it won't be on the rifle at that point.
Jimro