I am looking to get into the precision centerfire world but I need some help making a decision. I am looking to break the 1000 yard barrier for the first time. I am looking at a 2 options but open to others suggestions:
1. Bighorn Origin or similar priced action
A. Interchangeable bolt faces
B. Higher Quality
C. Most aftermarket support as most are Rem 700 footprint
2. Semi custom Tikka or Bergara
A. Lower price
B. If I go with either one of these I will probably go for a base model and bulid it up from there
C. If I decided on a Tikka or Bergara what are the drawbacks compared to fully custom
I have a Timney trigger on my CZ 457 so I’d like to stick to something similar to that. For the total price I’d like to stay around $1800 - 2300 no optic. I am open buying used parts to keep the price down. I am still contemplating calibers, I need factory loads widely available as I don’t reload… at least for now. I want to prioritize lower cost per round and mild recoil. I’d like to keep the weight around 13 to 16 pounds as I will be doing a little deer hunting. I don’t have a preference in a chassis or stock as long as I can get a good cheek weld, it has a vertical style grip. Either route I go for will probably have a prefit barrel. I am just really looking for the best rifle for my situation and budget but I don’t know what is worth looking at or not.
1. Bighorn Origin or similar priced action
A. Interchangeable bolt faces
B. Higher Quality
C. Most aftermarket support as most are Rem 700 footprint
2. Semi custom Tikka or Bergara
A. Lower price
B. If I go with either one of these I will probably go for a base model and bulid it up from there
C. If I decided on a Tikka or Bergara what are the drawbacks compared to fully custom
I have a Timney trigger on my CZ 457 so I’d like to stick to something similar to that. For the total price I’d like to stay around $1800 - 2300 no optic. I am open buying used parts to keep the price down. I am still contemplating calibers, I need factory loads widely available as I don’t reload… at least for now. I want to prioritize lower cost per round and mild recoil. I’d like to keep the weight around 13 to 16 pounds as I will be doing a little deer hunting. I don’t have a preference in a chassis or stock as long as I can get a good cheek weld, it has a vertical style grip. Either route I go for will probably have a prefit barrel. I am just really looking for the best rifle for my situation and budget but I don’t know what is worth looking at or not.
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