I'm shopping for a bolt action rifle for hunting and local competition. I've had various 700s and a Sako (I miss it dearly), but left shooting for about 15 years. Now I'm back and need some input.
I've seen/held the Steyr SBS rifles, a Sako, seen pictures of the Blaser 93. I want a .308 in a synthetic stock. Not looking for a scout rifle, wieght is not a major factor, but I don't want to carry around a 18 lb benchrest rig either. I reload. Assume a $1,500 point of pain. Can you provide comments/suggestions on:
1) Relative accuracy
2) POI drift in multi-shot strings
3) Other comparison points, pros and cons
4) Other options (700 with after market barrel, etc.)
Thanks....
I've seen/held the Steyr SBS rifles, a Sako, seen pictures of the Blaser 93. I want a .308 in a synthetic stock. Not looking for a scout rifle, wieght is not a major factor, but I don't want to carry around a 18 lb benchrest rig either. I reload. Assume a $1,500 point of pain. Can you provide comments/suggestions on:
1) Relative accuracy
2) POI drift in multi-shot strings
3) Other comparison points, pros and cons
4) Other options (700 with after market barrel, etc.)
Thanks....