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September 15th, 2019, 08:21 PM #1Member
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Building a hybrid bench/hunting rifle
Hey Guys,
Kicking around the idea of building a 308 or 300 win mag for competitive between my buddies (who have 338 lapua's) when we go to the range a few times a year, or take hunting type of hybrid rifle. Shooting for a 7-10 lb rifle. Weight isn't that important, looking for value. Would love to shoot groundhogs at 100 yards with a win mag, or 700 yards :-). Not looking for .0000001 MOA but obviously minute of man will NOT work. Don't want to drop 5-6K on a rifle, so want to spend my money wisely.
I'm indifferent to brands (have a 10 FCP-SR 6.5 CM for the same purpose) but like the idea of buying a corvette vs ferrari. I want good performance but don't want to rely on 1 or 2 sources for parts repairs etc. and a 15K oil change. That has led me to a remington 700 action.
my choices pretty much boil down to:
Deviant Action, Bartlein Barrel, Some kind of stock ($$$$$ Least preferred option)
Buy used remington 700, blueprint action, bartlein barrel, jewel trigger, some kind of stock (most preferred action)
Buy RPR, 700 PCR, B-14 HMR Pro etc. (probably most sensible option)
**I wouldn't mind buying tools to blueprint and square the action (Have access to a VERY skilled machinist but doesn't know much about guns) and learn myself.
Thoughts? I know a few of you have been here before. Pros and cons? Thanks
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September 15th, 2019, 08:26 PM #2
Re: Building a hybrid bench/hunting rifle
Whats your budget?
A half moa rifle is pretty easy on a 700 action with decent barrel.Una Salus Victis Nullam Sperare Salutem
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September 15th, 2019, 10:14 PM #3Member
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Re: Building a hybrid bench/hunting rifle
I’m thinking 1500, 2k max.
Still need some glass and dies.
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September 16th, 2019, 10:54 AM #4
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Gonna be tough to get a aftermarket 700 clone on that budget.
Another thing to think about, a 7lb pure hunting rig is one thing but a 7lb range toy is gonna be not so fun..Una Salus Victis Nullam Sperare Salutem
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September 16th, 2019, 11:29 AM #5Member
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Re: Building a hybrid bench/hunting rifle
It seems the t3x tac a1 is the best bang for the buck out there?
Also the 7-10lb number was a rough shoot from the hip. Don’t want or need anything hardcore lightweight but also don’t want an extra 40 lbs to lug around.
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September 16th, 2019, 12:34 PM #6
Re: Building a hybrid bench/hunting rifle
Check out the Howa bravo too
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September 16th, 2019, 03:32 PM #7Grand Member
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September 17th, 2019, 11:40 AM #8
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If you want something out of the box for under $2000 buy a Tika T3X TAC. If you want a custom "Bespoke" rifle call me.
JC Blauvelt Gunsmith,Inc. JCBgunsmith.com
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September 17th, 2019, 04:11 PM #9Junior Member
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Re: Building a hybrid bench/hunting rifle
Buy a rem 700 action to your choosing, get a NSS prefit criterion barrel, get a krg chassis. Assemble the parts and that should be a pretty much .5 rifle all day for around $1500.
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October 18th, 2019, 06:25 AM #10
Re: Building a hybrid bench/hunting rifle
Do not forget to send a photo of what you did, I want to see
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