boilermaker
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I would go with a Tikka CTR
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Just another option. I found a T3 sporter here in the classifieds a little while ago for I think $700. It's been a fun toy.I prefer Varmint + Chassis
Asshats jacked up prices. My 6 dasher from them was under $2k.OP asked under 2K. That rifle starts at $2600.
If you find some, I’ll take 3 at under 2KBlaser R93 LRS2
Anything else, well, it's your funeral.
What type of “accuracy” are you looking for?Ladies & Gentlemen, Thank you for visiting this poll!
So here is what I am thinking for calibers and would consider, 6 NORMA BR, 223, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and (possibly .308). Now I am thinking these may all be close and it may not matter and it might come down to maybe a particular caliber is just inherently more accurate. If so please note what caliber you would choose for accuracy.
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I say A4 and put a NightForce or March on it ……just to stir shit!try and round up a good springfield 03-A3
Pat,At inside and up to 600 yards, it's virtually impossible to be better than the 6BR. But you really need to handload for it.
The 308 and 223 are also really easy to get to shoot really well. Again, it's hard to find factory ammo that will get you out that far accurately.
The 6.5 (or 6) Creedmoor is an easy/easy choice because you can buy the rifle and the ammo off the shelf and start punching X's.
You DON'T need a $2000 scope. That's a common fallacy.
My first question would be "what are you trying hit at 500 yards?" Or maybe better put: "how small is your target?"Pat,
I’m just curious. 20” AR10T 308 match barrel.
What would you use for glass out to 500 yards?
So you understand: 223 excepted, none of these cartridges will give you a "workout" out to 500yd. At that distance, you will be hitting the bullseye without trying at all. If you want a workout, 223 is the only choice on your list of calibers.Ladies & Gentlemen, Thank you for visiting this poll!
So here is what I am thinking for calibers and would consider, 6 NORMA BR, 223, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and (possibly .308). Now I am thinking these may all be close and it may not matter and it might come down to maybe a particular caliber is just inherently more accurate. If so please note what caliber you would choose for accuracy.
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18x is the max you'll ever need out to 700yd. That is if your goal is practical precision(think army/swat snipers). If your goal is ultimate precision(think benchrest competitions), the more, the merrier.Pat,
I’m just curious. 20” AR10T 308 match barrel.
What would you use for glass out to 500 yards?
Tikka comes in .223So you understand: 223 excepted, none of these cartridges will give you a "workout" out to 500yd. At that distance, you will be hitting the bullseye without trying at all. If you want a workout, 223 is the only choice on your list of calibers.
With that in mind, none of the rifles you've listed come chambered in 223. Your best option for a 500-yard training/workout rifle is a Howa Mini action chambered in 223. Add a good stock, like MDT Oryx, and you will have a superb workout rifle! That gets you to $900. Spend the remaining $1100 on a good 18x optic. Anything over 18x is not going to give you a proper workout.
In .308 (maybe 30-06) of all things.
Winchester Model 70... " The Rifleman's rifle"
Then that's another option then. How much does it cost?Tikka comes in .223
Less than 2kThen that's another option then. How much does it cost?
OK, great turn out on the poll. So just to discuss further what my thinking was. First and foremost was obvious who makes the most accurate factory bolt action for under $2k, and some good other suggestions (not all listed here) were Begara, Ruger Predator (hammer forged barrel pre-cursor to the RPR I believe) and the Springfield Waypoint. I think some of these pics like the Ruger might even be under $1k. Next train of thought I had on caliber choice was not to go $$BROKE buying powder, so I was looking at the smaller sized cartridges. I am setup to reload .223 now and my rem700 bolt gun is only shooting at 1MOA at 100yards ocasionally it shoots under and at times over by a few tenths. I been trying for a year+ to try and inprove that but the 16" barrel might be part of this, the other part problably me. I am using a bipod and a rear sand bag. Scope seems to be fine no issues there. Oh and one last thing, what am I trying to accomplish? To challenge myself to get groups at under 1MOA consistently.....
Thanks for the great recomendations!
OK, great turn out on the poll. So just to discuss further what my thinking was. First and foremost was obvious who makes the most accurate factory bolt action for under $2k, and some good other suggestions (not all listed here) were Begara, Ruger Predator (hammer forged barrel pre-cursor to the RPR I believe) and the Springfield Waypoint. I think some of these pics like the Ruger might even be under $1k. Next train of thought I had on caliber choice was not to go $$BROKE buying powder, so I was looking at the smaller sized cartridges. I am setup to reload .223 now and my rem700 bolt gun is only shooting at 1MOA at 100yards ocasionally it shoots under and at times over by a few tenths. I been trying for a year+ to try and inprove that but the 16" barrel might be part of this, the other part problably me. I am using a bipod and a rear sand bag. Scope seems to be fine no issues there. Oh and one last thing, what am I trying to accomplish? To challenge myself to get groups at under 1MOA consistently.....
Thanks for the great recomendations!
I love it when people claim something is all you will ever need. Sh*t advice.18x is the max you'll ever need out to 700yd. That is if your goal is practical precision(think army/swat snipers). If your goal is ultimate precision(think benchrest competitions), the more, the merrier.