Hey all, thinking about starting a new project.
I have a Remington 700 chambered in 243, that I'd like to turn into a precision/varmint rig.
My plan is to re-barrel it in 260 Remington, throw it in a Boyds Pro Varmint stock with Magpul bottom metal and AICS mags, throw a Timney and a Leupold Mark 4 at it and call it good.
My other thought is just to buy a Tikka T3X Compact Tactical chambered in 260. I'm liking the idea of the custom 700, mainly because it would be different, but also because in the end it would actually be cheaper than buying the Tikka.
I'm looking for ultimate accuracy here... 1/4 MOA capabilities with handloads is the goal. I've got several 1/2 MOA rifles, including my varmint AR, in this build I'm looking for a serious tack driver.
Basically all I need to figure out is my re-barrel plans. I don't really know where to start. I would much prefer to send out my rifle and have a custom barrel made and fitted to it by the same company, there isn't much for competent gunsmiths anywhere near me. BUT, ordering a custom barrel and sourcing a smith to install it isn't out of the question...
So, name that barrel maker/installer!
Sort of off topic, I've got another bolt gun that I designed with the same idea in mind, without the desired results... 3/4 MOA isn't cutting it for me. Oh well, at least it's pretty to look at
I have a Remington 700 chambered in 243, that I'd like to turn into a precision/varmint rig.
My plan is to re-barrel it in 260 Remington, throw it in a Boyds Pro Varmint stock with Magpul bottom metal and AICS mags, throw a Timney and a Leupold Mark 4 at it and call it good.
My other thought is just to buy a Tikka T3X Compact Tactical chambered in 260. I'm liking the idea of the custom 700, mainly because it would be different, but also because in the end it would actually be cheaper than buying the Tikka.
I'm looking for ultimate accuracy here... 1/4 MOA capabilities with handloads is the goal. I've got several 1/2 MOA rifles, including my varmint AR, in this build I'm looking for a serious tack driver.
Basically all I need to figure out is my re-barrel plans. I don't really know where to start. I would much prefer to send out my rifle and have a custom barrel made and fitted to it by the same company, there isn't much for competent gunsmiths anywhere near me. BUT, ordering a custom barrel and sourcing a smith to install it isn't out of the question...
So, name that barrel maker/installer!
Sort of off topic, I've got another bolt gun that I designed with the same idea in mind, without the desired results... 3/4 MOA isn't cutting it for me. Oh well, at least it's pretty to look at