Wich rifle would you buy in 2023 to build on?
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Tikka is probably the best choice for a quality factory option with good aftermarket support. I just finished a budget build on a ctr action. It's a decent option overall, and definitely one of the better feeling actions from the factory.
Its a bit over 2k but I recently got a Bergara premier hmr in 6.5creed for the same use and I love it. It shoots half moa with good ammo and comes with a super crisp trigger tech trigger. I believe they also have the b14 hmr for around $16-1700 and I hear really good things about it as well.
The ACC is the only part that's better. OP said something to build off. Not sure if that means rebarreling in the future or what. But a tikka action and trigger is far superior to any savage and accutrigger.
Your choice on going with the Tikka is pretty good - it all depends on how far you want to end up in the rabbit hole. If your planning on rebarrelling it (for some reason) in the future you just "may" want to consider going with a custom action as a foundation then build off of that. However there is nothing wrong in dropping the barrelled action into a chassis again it all depends on how deep you want to go.
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Since you said "build on", the same choices for a great performing action exist...in no particular order. All will allow prefit match barrels which is really the point of any build. Accessories and parts will vary so decide what you want before choosing the action.
Savage SA - older versions like the Stevens 200. See EE for a very nice option (not mine)
Rem 700 or 783. The 783 continues to be my fave factory action to build a LR tack driver. The HB version is the best of breed.... look for the factory oversized bolt knob as a clue. Swap out the firing pin spring as that is a common flaw from Rem.
Howa/Wby Vanguard... very well made actions that are underrated.
Tikka T3
All will work and if you do some shopping, you can find for reasonable pricing. I would not want a fancy and expensive factory rifle cause you will likely get rid of alot of parts. Factory barrels are hit/miss and if you really want consistent accuracy, you are going to change the pipe sooner or later....
Jerry
Savage SA - older versions like the Stevens 200. See EE for a very nice option (not mine)
Rem 700 or 783. The 783 continues to be my fave factory action to build a LR tack driver. The HB version is the best of breed.... look for the factory oversized bolt knob as a clue. Swap out the firing pin spring as that is a common flaw from Rem.
Howa/Wby Vanguard... very well made actions that are underrated.
Tikka T3
All will work and if you do some shopping, you can find for reasonable pricing. I would not want a fancy and expensive factory rifle cause you will likely get rid of alot of parts. Factory barrels are hit/miss and if you really want consistent accuracy, you are going to change the pipe sooner or later....
Jerry
Kelly: wondering why you are not going to the 284 win? way easier with the t3mag in my opinion.
It could be an option. I always wonder how much and how a custom action impact accuracy?
Most would agree the barrel and ammo contribute most to the accuracy. I have 1 tikka and the rest customs. The customs are nicer without a doubt. I have multiple barrels and bolt heads for each action. They are all control round feed and all have triggertech diamonds. I love them all. That said, the tikka fits your budget and has the potential to build off in the future. I bought mine as a barreled action and sold the barrel. Got a shouldered prefit from JC custom barrels and an action wrench. Now I can swap to whatever I want within my bolt head limitations.
If you want to consider dipping your toe in the custom action world, have a look at the Zermatt Origin. I have one and it's a great action for the cost.
