Pond James Pond
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CZ 550 Varmint
Seconded.
Admittedly it is pretty much the only rifle I've ever shot, but I like it and the CZ rifle line seems to be well respected.
There is also a laminated version.
CZ 550 Varmint
well I do only have one Winchester model 70... so far
That Sako is nice but I'd rather buy the Kimber 84M Longmaster Classic for $1200 plus optics.
Personally though, if I had a machinist buddy like you have I'd just rebarrel a M700 into what I wanted.
... As I look around... I kinda like the medium weight Ruger Gunsite, except for a couple things... the scout scope concept is lost on me, if the rifle is not set up to run stripper clips... I'm assuming the receiver is still drilled & tapped for a regular scope mount... also seems like there is not a lot of info on the Ruger site... is the magazine proprietary to Ruger, or is it an M1 mag ??? & are there shorter mags ??? my casual shooting is most often off sandbags, & I prefer as close to flush fitting as possible...
As for the Ruger Gunsite Scout: What a cool-looking gun!? Not sure if is what the OP needs (is it heavy-barrelled?)but I like it a lot!
1 - 1.5" at a 100 yards standing is an outstanding group especially considering 10 shots. Most people could not reproduce that off a bench with bags with match ammo.