imo accuracy plus is not worthy of ones dollars. i hope the owner of that store reads this and pms me. the staff are the most indifferent i have had the misfortune of meeting, and lazy as heck.
What is the best rifle I can get in the $1500 or less range
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imo accuracy plus is not worthy of ones dollars. i hope the owner of that store reads this and pms me. the staff are the most indifferent i have had the misfortune of meeting, and lazy as heck.
Although this is some top-notch kit, it won't really make your existing gun any more accurate.
The changing of the factory barrel for a proper match barrel (and its associated chambering/smithing) is the single most important modification you can make to a factory rifle to make it shoot more accurately. Of course I have my own prejudices as to what I think are the best barrels, but the truth is, every custom barrel maker makes excellent barrels most of the time.
Look at what Mysticplayer does with $300 Stevens rifles by adding a proper match barrel!
$900 for a fancy tactical style stock is like putting a 10 grand chameleon paint job on a Chevy Cavalier to make it drive faster.
I'm not putting it down because that really is a nice stock system, but it won't make a substantial difference to accuracy over a stock rifle.
These are all great options, but if you are on a budget then perheaps you should get a old surplus rifle, I picked up my for $75, it shoots great, its simple, reliable, it has a Bushnell Elite 3200 scope on it. The 7.62x54R round is preaty powerfull. With one of these you can use iron sights or put on a scope, it may not look super tactical, but its accurate and there are black aftermarket stocks for these, which would change the look if thats what you want.
Guys - I'm not sure - but looking through this thread (and seeing the notes by Assyrian & waynesixgun about other odd posts by this person) - and the fact that there has been basically no feedback or posts by the threadstarter - I think this is a troll & a waste of time.
I know - that's why I think it's odd......
All I'm saying is that when I first got into shooting, 30 seconds of research told me 2 things - 1) start with a smaller caliber & 2)spend money on a good scope. Then I posted what I believed to be pertinent questions, and got great responses that helped me purchase my Rem 700 (.223) & Leupold scope.
Strange how this guy comes on and says he wants the EXACT opposite (big caliber & crap scope), after having started threads about .50cal handguns & "how to get a prohib" license - as pointed out by Assyrian & waynesix.
I dunno - seems like he doesn't actually want any recommendations or info at all - which begs the question of why is he posting?
All I'm saying is that when I first got into shooting, 30 seconds of research told me 2 things - 1) start with a smaller caliber & 2)spend money on a good scope. Then I posted what I believed to be pertinent questions, and got great responses that helped me purchase my Rem 700 (.223) & Leupold scope.
Strange how this guy comes on and says he wants the EXACT opposite (big caliber & crap scope), after having started threads about .50cal handguns & "how to get a prohib" license - as pointed out by Assyrian & waynesix.
I dunno - seems like he doesn't actually want any recommendations or info at all - which begs the question of why is he posting?
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I have no complaints with my stock 5R barrel . It shoots sub .5 moa with 168 grain match ammo. The real advantage though is the 1:11.25 twist rate. It should shoot the 175 grain match ammo fantastically
If the HS stock on the 5R fits you properly then you'll want to save your money with the stock. It fits me like a glove and I wouldn't consider changing it.
Also the Bushnell Elite 6500. I would have gone with something else. But that's personal preference. Zeiss Conquest, NF etc would have been my choice. Even a Falcon Menace 4-14x 44mm over the Bushnell. Again personal preference.
I actually have Two 5R rifles. The first one I bought from William Arms. Good guys to deal with, and I'm very happy with the rifle. But I also bought a second one from Accuracy Plus in Peterborough for $1000. The same rifle but at a very tough to beat price. This one will either go more tactical or.... I may save it NIB either for collecting or to give to my little brother if he gets into shooting. We'll see.
. It shoots sub .5 moa with 168 grain match ammo. The real advantage though is the 1:11.25 twist rate. It should shoot the 175 grain match ammo fantastically If the HS stock on the 5R fits you properly then you'll want to save your money with the stock. It fits me like a glove and I wouldn't consider changing it.
Also the Bushnell Elite 6500. I would have gone with something else. But that's personal preference. Zeiss Conquest, NF etc would have been my choice. Even a Falcon Menace 4-14x 44mm over the Bushnell. Again personal preference.
I actually have Two 5R rifles. The first one I bought from William Arms. Good guys to deal with, and I'm very happy with the rifle. But I also bought a second one from Accuracy Plus in Peterborough for $1000. The same rifle
but at a very tough to beat price. This one will either go more tactical or.... I may save it NIB either for collecting or to give to my little brother if he gets into shooting. We'll see.
