5K for rifle, how to proceed

[Unlicensed Dremel]

Oops, my bad. You're right - not really in budget. Well then back to my initial buy-used advice.

Might even try then Ruger RPR in 6.5 CM for under $1,200, if you like it. Then you've got a LOT to spend on optics.

 

[5RWill]

Stiller Tac 30 995$
Timney 510 100$
Bartlein 335$
Smithing 300$
KRG Whiskey 3 925$

Total rifle cost 2655$ roughly. Could save 300$ by going with an X-ray.

Optics Vortex Razor Gen II 3-18 2200$ new. Under 2-grand used to slightly used.

Spend the rest on rings and ammo.

Though he hasn't replied in some time so i guess we'll see what he wants to do. Or if he's even doing it anymore lol.

 

[taylorce1]

Stiller Tac 30 995$
Timney 510 100$
Bartlein 335$
Smithing 300$
KRG Whiskey 3 925$

I like this one but I still can't find the Stiller or Timney as cheaply as you listed. I'm about $80 more on both those items. No that that adds much in the scheme of things, just one less AI magazine I could buy.

 

[Madball6]

OP here, still looking at options. After looking at some of the custom builders out there I think I may need to up my budget. Contemplating the SAC Alpha 11, 6.5 creedmoor AX. That takes me to my budget without glass. Might sell my tavor or one of my AR's to fund glass.


-madball

 

[5RWill]

I like this one but I still can't find the Stiller or Timney as cheaply as you listed. I'm about $80 more on both those items. No that that adds much in the scheme of things, just one less AI magazine I could buy.

I was guestimating on the Timney honestly. Here is the Tac 30 for 995$
http://www.swpcustom.com/tac30.html Granted it's not the AW cut.

Here is the AW cut for 1005$
http://bugholes.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=88_97_98&product_id=211

This isn't taking into account FFL transfer fees and shipping which would probably equal out but i don't know local shops that carry tons of customs. I know of one in MS that carries Defiance and Stiller.

Here is a pretty dang good deal for a Stiller tac 300, Brux 30 cal remington varmint 1:10, and a timney 510 for 1375$ new. Saves almost the cost of the trigger.
http://www.swpcustom.com/stpkg.html

I mean honestly if i were building a magnum i would jump on it. Still might if i land this new job hehe. If it was a Tac 30 AW i'd be hard pressed not to get that package vs just getting a tempest. I do really want the Tempest though and am remaining vigilant.

 

[taylorce1]

Thanks 5RWill I thought the Bugholes action was $1050, but the cheapest I'm finding the Timney right now is around $130.

 

[5RWill]

Np i thought it was too. Yeah i googled the 510 and they're more expensive than i thought. Though i'm eagerly awaiting Timney's two stage. Supposedly can adjust down to 8oz second stage.

Cadex also has a good two stage trigger but i think the second stage limit is 2lbs, a little course for me. I'd prefer 1-1.5lbs. but with adrenaline pumping in competition i doubt i'd notice.

That tac 300 package is very very tempting.

 

[Kimber84]

Has anyone here used Short Action Customs to build a rifle?







-Madball

I have one built by Mark, it's a shooter alright. .308 throated out for 208 g AMAXs. Last summer at Thunder Valley I made five consecutive hits with it at 1000 yards on a steel plate.

The rifle is perfect in every aspect. I had it built up as a longer range hunting rifle and its proven itself very worthy.

Bighorn Long Action
Vais brake
McMillan Stock
Jewell Trigger
Bartlein 1:10 barrel

 

[Road_Clam]

Awesome projectile those 208 Amax's !! That was my go to bullet when I took the Sig Saur Academy's "reach for a thousand" long range instructional class. I shot the 208 in .300WM and used 76 gr of H1000 and I was nailing 12" balloons at 1K . Outstanding consistency.

 

[wahsben]

Ruger precision rifle already comes with 20 moa on the rail and if you like .243 it has the right twist for the heavier bullets.
Also the 6.5 and the .308 is good but the .308 only has a 20" barrel.
At its price it leaves a lot of money left over for optics, ammo and other accessories.

 

[RC20]

Try this one

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BA

15 lbs and it won't kick - much, muzzle brake and for under 3k.

 

[Madball6]

OP here, this is what I ended up with

After a few months of looking around, and finally deciding, this just came home with me. 6.5cm

 

[Nathan]

That's pretty sweet....can you tell me more what I'm looking at? Also, just wondering, why that scope? Optics are always a hard choic, so I'm just wondering how you chose that.

 

[alex0535]

Look up and maybe give Accurate Ordnance a call, they are a relatively local company to me, they have a reputation for excellence in accuracy, fit and finish, and customer service, as well as a faster than usual turnaround time on a custom precision rifle because they keep an inventory of match barrels, actions, stocks, etc. Everything they make is guaranteed 3/8 moa with factory match ammo. Lots of examples of some shooting in the teens at 100 yards with tuned handloads.

If I'm dropping this kind of money I want a rifle with accuracy only limited by my ability. Accurate Ordnance will get my money if I ever have this sort of money to spend on a rifle.

Edit: just saw your post, hope you like it and that it shoots great.

 

[RC20]

Contact Savage custom rifle section and have them build you a 30-06 HB

That gets you significant FPS over a 308, make sure it has the barrel nut you can remove and you can change it to any caliber you want (with the 30-06 base and even others changing the head of the bolt

down the road if you shoot out the barrel you can replace it.