Post by: cwuhunter on May 24, 2013, 10:45:59 PM
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Post by: cwuhunter on May 24, 2013, 10:59:21 PM
Can't go wrong with a Tikka T3 in 7mm IMO. Picked mine up new for just over 400, dropped a 300 Leuppy on it and bang steel with out to 1K all the time. It's very light and packable and very accurate without a bunch of messing around.
I've always liked the tikkas, just never needed another gun so never got one... will be considered
Post by: Feanix on May 24, 2013, 11:01:01 PM
Post by: snowpack on May 24, 2013, 11:06:49 PM
For an auto loader, not sure I can think of a system for sub $2K long range other than a trued Druganov.
Post by: splitshot on May 25, 2013, 08:35:48 PM
Post by: Simcoe hunter on May 25, 2013, 09:14:59 PM
Post by: Simcoe hunter on May 25, 2013, 09:15:54 PM
My savage 10 FCP HS Precision will tag milk jugs at 1200, straight from the factory with a Bushnell Elite on in. Everyone complains about the Accutrigger, but i like it.
Love my Accutrigger.
Post by: TheHunt on May 25, 2013, 09:22:28 PM
Here are a few items that I am looking at.
- 3 or 6 lug action
- Short action because it would be stiffer then a long action
- Fluted Lilja barrel
- Some type of composite stock
Still have not decided on a caliber.
Post by: engelwood on May 25, 2013, 10:01:53 PM
I would probably look at a stiller 700 action in the caliber of your choice, then add on a lilja barrel with a vais brake. Set in a McMillan stock. Could probably piece it together on specials/deals and get it right around $2K.
For an auto loader, not sure I can think of a system for sub $2K long range other than a trued Druganov.
I thought this too when I started looking, but in reality you would be over $900 for the action, another $900 for the fluted lilja, then another $200 for the break, all the bedding work (~$200) and then you still have trigger and a McMillan stock would be $450+. We are talking about a $2700-$3000 gun right there in my math. For $2k that would be a steal.
I think for $2k or less I would go with a blueprinted 700 action with a lilja or bmcark barrel. Go cheaper than a McMillan stock, something like a bell and Carlson or greybull precision (made by bell and Carlson) and splurge on a nice trigger. That will put you very close to $2k and will probably end up being a great shooter if the smith work is good. I'd go with a .30 cal or bigger if you want an "all around" gun. Good luck with whatever you go for!
Post by: ribka on May 26, 2013, 10:49:38 AM
I would probably look at a stiller 700 action in the caliber of your choice, then add on a lilja barrel with a vais brake. Set in a McMillan stock. Could probably piece it together on specials/deals and get it right around $2K.
For an auto loader, not sure I can think of a system for sub $2K long range other than a trued Druganov.
I called Stiller last week and they advised not taking any orders for the next six months to a year.
Post by: snowpack on May 26, 2013, 11:35:28 AM
Post by: yorketransport on May 26, 2013, 08:50:27 PM
If you build off of a Surgeon action you might come in withing budget. Send the action to Benchmark and let them do the barrel work. Then you'd have a couple hundred bucks to pick up a stock.
Andrew
Post by: engelwood on May 27, 2013, 12:50:01 PM
I just helped a guy put together a pretty nice 6.5x47 Lapua for less than $1000 without optics. Not surprisingly we used a Savage.
If you build off of a Surgeon action you might come in withing budget. Send the action to Benchmark and let them do the barrel work. Then you'd have a couple hundred bucks to pick up a stock.
Andrew
Not trying to be a jerk here but Surgeon?!? Those actions are about as Spendy as they come. $1300 for a repeater short action. About the same for a LA. The action and barrel alone without any smithing would be over the $2k mark. All I'm saying is do lots of homework and price quoting you can to know exactly what you are getting into. Otherwise disappointment is sure to come. Good luck with a build, I'll be excited to see what you come up with.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 27, 2013, 12:58:37 PM
Post by: yorketransport on May 27, 2013, 01:06:20 PM
Not trying to be a jerk here but Surgeon?!? Those actions are about as Spendy as they come. $1300 for a repeater short action. About the same for a LA. The action and barrel alone without any smithing would be over the $2k mark. All I'm saying is do lots of homework and price quoting you can to know exactly what you are getting into. Otherwise disappointment is sure to come. Good luck with a build, I'll be excited to see what you come up with.
If you shop around you can find good deals on actions. You might be surprised. :tup:
I'm selling my 300 WSM for $900 if you want the cheap and easy way out. I'm bored with it so I'm moving on.
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Andrew
Post by: trophyhunt on May 27, 2013, 01:29:20 PM
Post by: yorketransport on May 27, 2013, 01:41:55 PM
With the scope?
Sorry, no. The scope would add a little more to the price. ;)
Post by: X-Force on May 27, 2013, 01:43:10 PM
Only a little :chuckle:With the scope?
Sorry, no. The scope would add a little more to the price. ;)