Build or Buy?

To my knowledge the actions are of the same length and I have not seen anything to suggest that one is inherently more accurate than the other. I have the 4.4 spacing on mine, I bought it separate (not as part of a rifle).
 
From what I have seen recently, there are no actions available. My dealer has a lot of connections and does extremely high volume. He has not been able to get a b.r. action now in over three months.
 
Grabagun.com had at least 1 a few days ago for less than $500 but don't know which screw spacing it was.

There were a couple other places that had them online as well but a little higher priced.
 
I would rethink this whole project thinking about the scope first.

IMO, a Savage 12 from Savage is likely good enough to do what you need, but a build could be a bit better. Better would come from a stock fit for your shooting positions and a barrel from Krieger, Shilen, Lilja, etc.
 
I already know the scope I will get to go on the rifle.
The scope, rings, and bases will cost very near as much as the 12LRP...

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! I'm leaning very hard towards just buying the LRP and using the savings to put towards optics, brass, and bullets.
 
I am in the process of building a rifle for my son. Had an old Mauser 98 action laying around. Bought a Green Mountain barrel. Local smith did all of the work i cant do at home. Got a 90% stock and the man child and I are finishing it together. So once i an dead and gone my son will have something to remember our time together.
Alot of work, yes.
Would i do it again, probably not.
But is it worth it this once. Absolutely
 
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