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I'm new to precision shooting and I'm looking at a stage 1 AICS m700 in .308 and I was wondering what your guys' opinions are on this rifle and calibre. I was also curious about optics for this setup. Any help or direction you can shed is appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark
 
Great caliber, not fond of the stock however, I believe there are better options for less money available. I can see no reason for adjustable on a single shooter rifle. For a rifle used by several shooters ok , but to have a consistant spot weld, LOP and palm swell I prefer a customized fiberglass stock
 
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Great caliber, not fond of the stock however, I believe there are better options for less money available. I can see no reason for adjustable on a single shooter rifle. For a rifle used by several shooters ok , but to have a consistant spot weld, LOP and palm swell I prefer a customized fiberglass stock
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Wow a Moment in History, I finaly disagree with Rick:D :D , and here's why. My reason for going adjustable , Mcmillan A5 on my rifle is I shoot year round, from Hot summer (t-shirt) to -20 (heavy Parka and other clothing). I find an adjustable preferable for adjusting length of pull to the clothing I am wearing or not wearing. I know some will say the difference is not significant, But In my OPINION and for the way I shoot I find it makes a difference and when the choice of adjustability is there, I will take it, Unless I can be convinced otherwise.;) Check out Robertson Composites for some other Canadian stock options.;)
 
I do prefer thumbhole stocks by far so I figured the AICS would be a solid choice for this rifle, plus I like the militaryish look rather then a bright neon target shooter stock... are there others available in the same price range?
 
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There is actually a thread open right now talking about this. I was looking at the AICS chassis system too.

Check out robertson composite stocks as well.

http://www.robertsoncomposites.com

They are good and much cheaper.

Personally, I'm the same as you, when I start something I like to start with the best (well what I would think of as such) I was looking at the AICS system as well, but I would recommend for you to get a cheap .308 rifle to start with, like a Remington 700 (excellent rifles, better price)

Yea and like someone said to me, the AICS isn't for everyone, some like it some don't, try it out before anything.

But if you do get it please let me know, I love the things myself.
 
Just got back from the gunshop and the guy there gave raving reviews about the Tikka T3 Tactical... so now I'm undecided and I feel like I need to do a whole lot more research. Any opinions on this rifle?
 
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Just got back from the gunshop and the guy there gave raving reviews about the Tikka T3 Tactical... so now I'm undecided and I feel like I need to do a whole lot more research. Any opinions on this rifle?
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I like the Tikka T3 as well.
I also use adjustable stocks because I shoot my rifles in three postions, and eye relief as well as head position (and to a lesser extent LOP) change as you add slings and palm rests and change from prone to kneeling to standing....
Cat
 
Also look at the new Tikka T3 Super Varmint, same as Tactical, but with a 2" longer barrel, and barrel is stainless. :D

One is going to be raffled off locally;) , and if I don't win it:( , I hope I can persuade the person who does to go side by side with my Super Sporter.:cool:
I am interested to see how the T3 compares to the older model!:p
 
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The problem I see though with the T3 Varmint is there's no threaded barrel end for a muzzle break. Is it possible for a gunsmith to thread a barrel for a muzzle break or would you need a whole new barrel? Because if you can thread the barrel, then I'd almost consider the 700 Varmint because I like the stock on it better then on the T3's.
 
if you are considering .308 dont worry about a muzzle brake. it's pointless. But yes a smith can thread your barrel after the fact, though to be honest it's a waste of time (ok I am repeating myself). My TRG-22 is threaded, and all that means is I worry about losing the thread protector.
 
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