The HMR pro for 1100 could be a smoking deal depending on the caliber and rounds down the tube. Your getting a premium action, trigger tech special and its hand build in the US
Lost on what to for my first precision rifle
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Those who think so have apparently never owned both. I have, one Sako 75 and three Howa 1500s. When it comes to performance Howa leaves nothing to be desired compared to a Tikka.
BTW, my shooting partner has a Tikka TAC A1 and my Howa 1500 HB doesn't take a back seat to it in the performance that matters: on target.
Buy once cry once.
Origin/Keystone get the other parts used if your trying to be money conscious.
Origin/Keystone get the other parts used if your trying to be money conscious.
Yeah it looks like I could actually buy the barreled action from them and buy a bravo and just assemble it for less than the bravo package. Kind of odd
24” in 6.5 Creedmoor. Exactly what I am looking for. Starting to lean this way, but I’ve felt the action on a standard HMR and a tikka varmit and think the tikka is smoother.
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Depending on the specific model barreled action and sales/promotions you can come out above or below the complete package once you add in the cost of the magazine. Its worth it to compare prices between equivalent set ups but the complete package isnt something youre going to fleece yourself over if you do choose the all in one option.
Personally I would buy the howa over the bergara if for no other reason than bergara has the dumb coned bolt nose which precludes the use of prefit barrels. You can get a howa barrel nut set up from pva or criterion to set it up yourself without having to ship your rifle off for a smith to measure it.
The premise series actions from Bergara are a whole other world compared to the B14 actions. They are the same ones they do the custom shop builds off of.
So I’m doing some more research on the HMR pro and came across this post:
Has anyone had similar issues? Seems like this person has done their due dilligence and it’s not a one off. I don’t see these issues mentioned anywhere else as far as I can tell...
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I'm not gonna get a lot of support on this but I really like my Savage 12 LRP. It's a 1/2 moa gun. Plenty of chassis options available. With a bolt lift kit the action isn't bad.
I didn't read the whole thread, but the answer to your question is a Tikka CTR. Eventually throw it in a Manners T4A from euro optic. You can get both of them under your total budget right now, or you can shoot the CTR full factory since it's an awesome rifle straight off the shelf.
Haven't had an issue in that regard with my B14 HMR, or any of the Bergaras I own, neither have any of my friends who own one. I would go with a Bergara over a Howa any day because it is a Remington 700 footprint and, although Bergara temporarily stopped their rebarreling due to "production issues", there are more and more gunsmith shops out there now that will rebarrel Bergaras, coned bolt nose and all.
which ever one makes you smile at the thought of shooting the most . I have no real answer for you they all are niceguns in there own way good luck and happy shooting on which ever you pick . no matter which gun i am shooting that ting of steel being hit just makes me smile . sunshine on a rainy day , good company , and above ground all just add to the experience .
Good to hear a different experience. I do like that if I go Bergara I don’t plan to change the stock or anything so can run production division if it try PRS.
Thank you very much for the kind words and well wishes. I can’t wait to hear that steel running myself!
I have a Bergara elite and mine does not shift poi in the first 10 rounds. I have not torture tested it beyond that. Heavy barrels are not necessary for a 10 round string imo a medium Palma or Remington varmint is heavy enough. The Tikka is a lighter barrel than the Bergara and nobody claims poi shift with the Tikka.
My Tikka CTR 260 was a hammer and with a stock pack the factory stock was fine. Took it out to 1400 yards. When I re-barreled, I went 24" 6.5 creed. It is in a German Gun Stock and still using factory mags. Bought a 223 varmint and it shoots better than the CTR did. Built a 22BR match rifle on a T3 action. Hard to beat the trigger and action for the money. A factory CTR doubles as a decent hunting rifle too.
This is what I did with my 6.5 Creedmoor B14 HMR, shot great out of the box, trigger was also good to go but I like to improve my guns so I replaced the bolt with the Premier SA fluted bolt, and added a TriggerTech Special. It's a keeper! Other guns might get sold, some definitely will, but this is one that will stay and get re-barreled only with a premium select when the time comes.
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Just an update...
So I managed to find a store with a Bergara HMR, LRP, and tikka tac a1. Also found someone with a ctr in stock and felt them all. The premier action is definitely a noticeable upgrade over the b14, but I like the tikka action better. Decided to go with the CTR in 6.5 cm with a 24” barrel. Blued version as I don’t really see the need to do stainless. My next decision is a new stock/chassis. Probably the KRG bravo but it means I need new mags.
Thanks everyone for all of their help! Appreciate all of the advise and will definitely post updates once I get it all set up!
Ps. Anyone know how to find a bookmarked comment? Can’t find it anywhere
So I managed to find a store with a Bergara HMR, LRP, and tikka tac a1. Also found someone with a ctr in stock and felt them all. The premier action is definitely a noticeable upgrade over the b14, but I like the tikka action better. Decided to go with the CTR in 6.5 cm with a 24” barrel. Blued version as I don’t really see the need to do stainless. My next decision is a new stock/chassis. Probably the KRG bravo but it means I need new mags.
Thanks everyone for all of their help! Appreciate all of the advise and will definitely post updates once I get it all set up!
Ps. Anyone know how to find a bookmarked comment? Can’t find it anywhere
Click your name in the upper right and then click on the bookmarks tab in the popup window
The good thing about Howa's is that you can get the barrelled action by itself and then pair it with the many chassis options offered today.
With the Bergara, Tikka, and others youre spending more on the gun, only to probably pitch the stock for a chassis later.
With a barrelled action and chassis, you could be into the gun for $700-1000 depending on what chassis you buy.
So I managed to find a store with a Bergara HMR, LRP, and tikka tac a1. Also found someone with a ctr in stock and felt them all. The premier action is definitely a noticeable upgrade over the b14, but I like the tikka action better. Decided to go with the CTR in 6.5 cm with a 24” barrel.
I own both Tikka (three of them) and a Bergara Premier Approach rifle. So far, both brands have been awesome. Can’t go wrong either way.
I own both Tikka (three of them) and a Bergara Premier Approach rifle. So far, both brands have been awesome. Can’t go wrong either way.
