New member here, looking for advice on components for a lightweight coyote/predator rifle build. I’d like to get two budget options with a few specific criteria And some preferred components.
Definitely bolt action, numerous AR’s and want something different, lighter, simpler, and mainly semi auto just doesn’t help me in typical hunting situation.
Weight is of primary importance as the areas I hunt require a lot of walking between sets.
Small percentage of shots are 300 or less, typically 100-150 majority. I am really wanting to do 204 Ruger for many reasons so that’s going to be my caliber choice. I do not hand load any longer so will use factory exclusively. All that said, as Whelen said, only accurate rifles are interesting and would obviously like to maximize accuracy, cold bore shots specifically, odds of firing more than two rounds unless sitting at the bench are minuscule in my experience.
Specific stock preference: I prefer a more conventional stock as opposed to a technical chassis, I’d like a vertical grip stock with adjustable comb.
Looking for two budget windows, $2,000 and $3,000 optics not included.
I’m more lost on the $2K option: Cadex strike nuke Evo stock $600 (Ihave one on my Vudoo and absolutely love it), possibly KRG Bravo for cheaper option if needed, HIT trigger $230, ?? Brand light contour CM/Stainless barrel, ?? 700 clone action or ?
$3K: AG composites adjustable chalk branch stock $800 (got to handle one of these and fit finish and especially weight were great), Proof CF barrel $900 (seems as if these do really well on cold bore shots and of course weight savings is high), HIT trigger $230 (again have this on my Vudoo, awesome), ?? Brand/model 700 Clone action?
I know this is quite the open ended question but any input appreciated from experienced predator pursuers/shooters, no advice given will be discounted. Fire away.
Definitely bolt action, numerous AR’s and want something different, lighter, simpler, and mainly semi auto just doesn’t help me in typical hunting situation.
Weight is of primary importance as the areas I hunt require a lot of walking between sets.
Small percentage of shots are 300 or less, typically 100-150 majority. I am really wanting to do 204 Ruger for many reasons so that’s going to be my caliber choice. I do not hand load any longer so will use factory exclusively. All that said, as Whelen said, only accurate rifles are interesting and would obviously like to maximize accuracy, cold bore shots specifically, odds of firing more than two rounds unless sitting at the bench are minuscule in my experience.
Specific stock preference: I prefer a more conventional stock as opposed to a technical chassis, I’d like a vertical grip stock with adjustable comb.
Looking for two budget windows, $2,000 and $3,000 optics not included.
I’m more lost on the $2K option: Cadex strike nuke Evo stock $600 (Ihave one on my Vudoo and absolutely love it), possibly KRG Bravo for cheaper option if needed, HIT trigger $230, ?? Brand light contour CM/Stainless barrel, ?? 700 clone action or ?
$3K: AG composites adjustable chalk branch stock $800 (got to handle one of these and fit finish and especially weight were great), Proof CF barrel $900 (seems as if these do really well on cold bore shots and of course weight savings is high), HIT trigger $230 (again have this on my Vudoo, awesome), ?? Brand/model 700 Clone action?
I know this is quite the open ended question but any input appreciated from experienced predator pursuers/shooters, no advice given will be discounted. Fire away.
