what would you buy / build for 1500$?

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I am just curious to know if YOU had a budget of 1500$ for a precision rifle, what you'd buy/build...no scopes/bipod/anything, just gun...you don't need to spend the whole amount, but you can't go over it

please, let's not turn this into a remi/savage/etc thread :ar15:, just curious if you had 1500$ what you'd end up with...now that you know what you know

I'm a newb and from what I've been reading in the last few month, I am leaning towards a remi 700 SPS, new barrel and a new trigger, and curious to see if there's any options I have not considered...I know I gotta work on me the most, but I don't mind spending the money now to get something I won't regret in 2-3 years
 
Savage 10FP- $450 on the EE

Mcgwen 1-8 26"stainless 22-243 midlestead- $510 including the reamer rental from mystic precision

Bell and Carlson vertical grip varminter- $270 plus exchange from after market innovations

Total was around 1450 after bedding and what not.

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either a fully 2nd hand rifle or

rem 700 varminter 2nd hand 525 sell barrel for 100=425
shilen barrel-160
hs precision stock-320$
factory rem trigger tuned to the nutz 0$
heavy lug 30$
gunsmithing 200$
add 30$ to pay shipping

total=$1135, even if ya had to pay taxes on all this youre only at 1271.20 here on the left coast
 
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Prices::Rifle Barrels
RIFLE BARRELS
Chrome Moly Match Grade
Unturned (1.250" x 28") ........................................................................................................................................ $ 157.00
Pre-turned ........................................................................................................................................ $ 192.00
Extra for contour #1 ........................................................................................................................................ $ 20.00
Extra for .17 caliber ........................................................................................................................................ $ 25.00
Extra for 30" length ........................................................................................................................................ $ 20.00
Extra for hand lapping ........................................................................................................................................ $ 40.00

cut n pasted, i love the unturned barrels, nice n girthy not to mention our dollars close to par
 
joshledoux said:
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Prices::Rifle Barrels
RIFLE BARRELS
Chrome Moly Match Grade
Unturned (1.250" x 28") ........................................................................................................................................ $ 157.00
Pre-turned ........................................................................................................................................ $ 192.00
Extra for contour #1 ........................................................................................................................................ $ 20.00
Extra for .17 caliber ........................................................................................................................................ $ 25.00
Extra for 30" length ........................................................................................................................................ $ 20.00
Extra for hand lapping ........................................................................................................................................ $ 40.00

cut n pasted, i love the unturned barrels, nice n girthy not to mention our dollars close to par
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You forgot to include the $1400/Yr Export fee you will need to pony up to get that barrel from the manufacturer.
 
WELL...


Savage left-hand short action. - $400 off the EE (after selling off stock and barrel)
McGowen Barrel - $350
(We including rings and base?) EGW HD Combo - $150
McMillan A5 - $590
Dremel bits/wheels/paste $10 :)D)


I'm excluding shipping or taxes, however...
 
firemachine69 said:
WELL...


Savage left-hand short action. - $400 off the EE (after selling off stock and barrel)
McGowen Barrel - $350
(We including rings and base?) EGW HD Combo - $150
McMillan A5 - $590
Dremel bits/wheels/paste $10 :)D)


I'm excluding shipping or taxes, however...
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Were did u get the A5 for $590?
 
There is such a huge advantage of a custom target rifle action, I would buy a used target rifle.

The action is a single shot, so the entire bottom is bedded. It probably has 3 actions crews - not 2. It is thicker walled - very stiff.

It has an excellent trigger.

It has a quality stock.

It has a custom chambered top quality barrel.

These sell for about $1,500, and are ready to go, out of the box.

All it would need is a new paint job.


A good target action runs $2500 to $3,500

A good barrel id around $500

A good chambering job and barrel installation runs around $200

A good trigger costs around $200

A good pillar bedding job costs around $200

Don't let my wife see this....
 
700 SPS Varmint used in 22-250 or 243 or 308 $600
B&C vertical grip stock $250
new barrel in _____ $650
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$1500
 
5R milspec in .308. A good scope and quality rings, some Federal Gold 168 and you're ready to go. If the stock doesn't fit you, you'll be able to get a fair amount for it and upgrade. All while remaining within your budget.

Yes I also have custom rifles with high priced barrels. But those are generally very specific rifles and often weigh a lot more than the 5R or are single shot. For an all around very accurate rifle right out of the box I'd go with the 5R. My experience with them has been that they shoot sub .5 moa with ease and without reloading.

You should be able to find one for $1200 new. Spend the rest on good rings and glass.

I hear the Savage rifles also shoot very well, and are also available with good stocks. The system they use is neat in the fact that you can change the barrels yourself. Unfortunately I've never liked the overall feel or fit/finish on them so I've avoided them. However this is a personal choice and you may not agree. Definitely worth a look/consideration.

A full custom at this point is more than your budget. Even just replacing the barrel with a match grade one will take a big chunk out of your budget. Frankly my luck with the 5R barrels hasn't made me want to change them at this point. The other 5R owners I know have had the same results. This rifle doesn't qualify as a regular production rifle since it is a non cataloged item. If you decide it's not for you, it's also easy to sell.
 
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